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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