• What law applies
• Hazardous substances
• Plant and equipment
• Flammable hazards
• Other Hazards

• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Noise
• Workplace amenities
• Workplace incidents and inspections
• Working around electricity
• Risk management

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Spray painting

Spray painting is used in a variety of industries and by a variety of workers. It is used to paint motor vehicles, buildings (inside and outside), structures, furniture, white goods, boats, ships, aircraft and machinery.

Spray painting is associated with a number of health and safety concerns. Employers and self employed people who conduct this activity must manage the risks in their workplaces.

What law applies
In order to understand the workplace health and safety requirements for spray painting, and your obligations under the law you must consider and understand relevant legislation and codes of practice.

Hazardous substances
Hazardous substances used in spray painting, MSDS, labelling, two-pack paint and varnish systems.

Plant and equipment
How to use spray painting plant and equipment safely, spray painting booths, spray painting motor vehicles.

Flammable hazards
Types of flammable substances used in spray paining, preventing fire and explosion, heat stress, electrical safety.

Other hazards
Confined spaces, noise, workplace environment, manual tasks.

The Motor Trades Association of Queensland (MTAQ) has produced a series of 13 generic hazardous substances risk assessments for substances commonly used in the spray painting industry.

A film shows how to conduct a risk assessment for other substances used in the spray painting industry.