Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00412:body:0:p20
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00412
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Character Range: 53636–56502

to prevent deposits blocking air flow. Never spray paint in the spray booth without an air filter medium, and
    * pressurised paint pots and pressurised spray guns are cleaned in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Pressure from the gun and the paint pot should be released prior to cleaning. The gun should never be cleaned by covering the nozzle with a cloth or other material held in the hand, as this method of cleaning can result in paint injection injuries when used with airless spray guns.

3.5 Information, training, instruction and supervision

Section 19 A person conducting a business or undertaking must provide workers and other persons with information, training, instruction, and supervision necessary to protect all persons from risks to their health and safety arising from work carried out.
Regulation 39 A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that information, training and instruction provided to a worker is suitable and adequate having regard to:
    * the nature of the work carried out by the worker
    * the nature of the risks associated with the work at the time of the information, training
      and instruction, and
    * the control measures implemented.
The person must also ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the information, training and instruction is provided in a way that is readily understandable to whom it is provided.
Workers who are involved in spray painting or powder coating activities require relevant information, training, instruction or supervision to enable them to carry out their work safely.
For example, this must include information on
    * the proper use, wearing, storage and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE)
    * working in hazardous environments such as confined spaces
    * first aid and emergency procedures
    * how to access SDSs for workers using, handling or storing hazardous chemicals, and
    * the nature of, and reasons for, any health monitoring if required.
Training should be practical and where relevant include hands-on sessions, for example correctly setting up a spray zone or practising emergency procedures.

3.6 Personal protective equipment

Regulation 44 If personal protective equipment (PPE) is to be used at the workplace, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure that the equipment is selected to minimise risk to health and safety including by ensuring that the equipment is:
    * suitable for the nature of the work and any hazard associated with the work
    * a suitable size and fit and reasonably comfortable for the person wearing it
    * maintained, repaired or replaced so it continues to minimise the risk, and
    * used or worn by the worker, so far as is reasonably practicable.
A person conducting a business or undertaking who directs the carrying out of work must provide