Assessed by: Total Home Refurb
 1.⁠ ⁠Main Hazards & Controls
 1.⁠ ⁠Paint fumes / inhalation
Risk: health issues, dizziness, respiratory irritation
Control measures:
adequate ventilation (open windows / extraction)
use of respirators (FFP3 / suitable masks)
low-VOC paints where possible
limit exposure time
 2.⁠ ⁠Overspray / contamination
Risk: damage to property, floors, furniture, vehicles
Control measures:
full masking (floors, windows, fixtures)
use of protective sheeting and tape
controlled spray zones
warning signs / restricted access
 3.⁠ ⁠Fire hazard (flammable materials)
Risk: fire, explosion (especially solvent-based paints)
Control measures:
no smoking policy on site
safe storage of paints and thinners
keep away from ignition sources
fire extinguisher available where required
 4.⁠ ⁠Working at height (walls, ceilings, facades)
Risk: falls, serious injury
Control measures:
use of proper ladders / scaffolding
equipment inspection before use
stable positioning
compliance with Work at Height Regulations 2005
 5.⁠ ⁠Electrical hazards
Risk: electric shock (equipment, cables, damp conditions)
Control measures:
110V tools where possible
PAT tested equipment
avoid wet environments
safe cable management
 6.⁠ ⁠High-pressure injection injury (airless spray)
Risk: serious injury from paint injection into skin
Control measures:
trained operators only
never point gun at body
use trigger lock when not spraying
immediate medical attention if injury occurs
 7.⁠ ⁠Slips, trips and falls
Risk: injury due to cables, wet paint, equipment
Control measures:
keep work area tidy
manage hoses and cables
signage for wet surfaces
proper footwear (safety boots)
 8.⁠ ⁠Noise exposure
Risk: hearing damage (equipment use)
Control measures:
hearing protection if required
limit exposure time
 9.⁠ ⁠Manual handling
Risk: injury from lifting equipment (sprayers, paint tubs)
Control measures:
correct lifting techniques
team lifting where needed
use of trolleys
10.⁠ ⁠COSHH (chemicals & paints)
Risk: exposure to hazardous substances
Control measures:
compliance with COSHH Regulations 2002
review Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
correct storage and disposal
PPE use at all times
 2.⁠ ⁠PPE Requirements
safety boots
gloves
eye protection
respirators (FFP3 or equivalent)
coveralls (for spray works)
 3.⁠ ⁠Persons at Risk
operatives
other trades on site
clients / occupants
general public (external works)
 4.⁠ ⁠Emergency Procedures
stop work immediately if unsafe
ventilate area if fumes build up
first aid available on site
report incidents
follow RIDDOR 2013 where applicable
 5.⁠ ⁠Residual Risk
After applying control measures: LOW / MEDIUM (manageable)
 6.⁠ ⁠Review
This risk assessment will be reviewed:
before each new project
if work conditions change
after any incident