Spray Painting Airless Booths Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers airless spray painting in booths, including product handling, equipment operation, application, cleaning and emergency conditions. It supports planning by identifying chemical, pressure, fire, electrical and manual handling hazards for risk management.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Set up the spray area and complete pre-start checks
• Select, store and handle paints, thinners and cleaning products
• Inspect and operate airless spray equipment
• Apply coatings inside the spray booth
• Manage fire, explosion, electricity and static hazards
• Move equipment, hoses, drums and workpieces
• Clean, flush and maintain spray guns, hoses and equipment
• Check PPE, worker understanding and health monitoring arrangements
• Respond to spills, exposure, fire and abnormal conditions

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out airless spray painting in booths.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace — 2.2 Safety Data Sheets (SDS); p. 16.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 1.2 Managing risks associated with the work environment and facilities; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Assessing plant risks — work practices and procedures; p. 20.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 5. Step 4 — How to review controls; p. 27.

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Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

• Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each activity
• Risk matrix and assessment classification
• Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
• Site-specific customisation before use