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Painting and Decorating Risk Assessment
This fully completed painting and decorating risk assessment example has been prepared by a qualified health and safety professional. It covers a typical range of hazards associated with interior and exterior painting, surface preparation, wallpaper hanging, specialist coatings, and spray painting operations, and can be used as a starting point when developing your own risk assessment documentation.
What Does This Painting and Decorating Risk Assessment Cover?
This risk assessment identifies the key hazards associated with painting and decorating including;
- Inhalation of paint fumes, solvent vapours, and isocyanate-containing coatings causing respiratory sensitisation
- Falls from height when painting high walls, ceilings, stairwells, and external elevations
- Lead paint exposure during surface preparation on older buildings causing chronic poisoning
- Skin and eye contact with solvents, strippers, and caustic products causing burns and dermatitis
- Fire and explosion risk from flammable solvent-based paints and thinners in enclosed spaces
- Manual handling injuries from moving heavy drums, paint kettles, and access equipment
Each hazard includes an inherent risk rating and a listing of applicable control measures covering areas such as;
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) assessment for all paints and solvents in use
- Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) selection including A2P2 half-face and air-fed systems for isocyanates
- Work at height hierarchy including scaffolding, podium steps, and safe ladder use
- Lead paint survey before preparation work on pre-1980 buildings
- Ventilation, exclusion zones, and fire precautions for spray painting operations
A residual risk rating is then assigned to each hazard, demonstrating how effective risk management can be used to reduce the overall risk to a tolerable level.
A Professional, Easy-to-Use Risk Assessment Template
This document uses colour-coded header styles matched to risk ratings, making it quick to read and easy to communicate during toolbox talks and worker training. A built-in risk rating matrix supports consistent evaluation of likelihood and consequence, and hazard pictograms using internationally recognised ISO warning symbols are included alongside relevant hazard entries — improving clarity and helping to highlight risks and mandatory controls.
The result is a completed risk assessment that looks professional, reads clearly, and demonstrates a structured and effective approach to risk management.
Who Is This Painting and Decorating Risk Assessment Template Suitable For?
This painting and decorating risk assessment template is suitable for health and safety advisers, painting and decorating contractors, site managers, and any employer with a duty to assess risks under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 and the Work at Height Regulations 2005. It can be implemented as a standalone document or as part of a broader occupational health and safety management system aligned with ISO 45001.
Note: This example risk assessment is supplied for use as guidance only and should be reviewed and completed by a competent person.