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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, so employers and self employed people who conduct this activity must manage the risks in their workplaces.
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.
What law applies
Legal obligations, legislation, guides
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
Last updated July 10, 2008
Ensure all hazardous substances are handled safely
Be careful when using flammable substances
For more information contact:
Queensland Government
Workplace health and safety infoline 1300 369 915
Environmental Management for information on environmental protection regulations and policies from the Environmental Protection Agency
Non-Queensland Government
Six step guide to painting your home for information on painting your own home from the Australian Government Department of the Environment and Heritage
List of council websites for operator environmental guides for spray painting and metal surface coating, flammable and combustible liquids regulations and disposal of debris from lead based paint removal
National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) for laboratories accredited to test paint for lead
