Painters encounter a variety of hazards in their work — from the chemicals they use, the environments in which they work and the conditions under which they work.

COMMON SET OF HAZARDS FACING PAINTERS

• Working at heights.
• Ladders, platforms and scaffolds.
• Working in confined spaces.
• Risk of eye injury.
• Slips, trips and falls.
• Risk of injury from falling objects.
• Exposure to moulds, fungi.
• Exposure to bird droppings.
• Exposure to paint products, solvents, toxic substances.
• Proximity to flammable or combustible materials.
• Working in awkward positions.
• Lifting heavy or awkward objects.
• Noise.
• Exposure to heat, radiation.
• Stress.
• Electrical hazards.
• Shift work.

PRINCIPAL HEALTH HAZARDS […]

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