Information for employers about powder coating: A health and safety solution

What it contains

Some powder coatings used in workplaces contain triglycidyl isocyanurate (TGIC) which can damage a worker's health. This health and safety solution outlines employers’ duties to use TGIC-free powders or reduce the health risks of using powders containing TGIC. It explains:

• safer working systems when using TGIC-containing powders
• suitable risk controls
• safer equipment cleaning and maintenance systems
• employees’ responsibilities when using TGIC-containing powders
• safe use and maintenance of personal protective equipment
• how to minimise the risk of ignition or explosion