INJURIES

Visual Causes ^ Prevention

Arts
Painting
Industry
Painting may seem like light
work to others, but as a
painter, you likely know
there are many hazardous
conditions you face
consistently. If you get
injured while painting for
your employer, you may be
entitled to workers'
compensation.

Construction industry
workers face a variety of
hazards and potential
injuries that may warrant a
claim. Here are common
injuries for painters and
what steps to take if you are
injured on the job.
Slips and Falls
Because they often work on tall buildings and structures,
painters can easily fall off ladders, scaffolding and
elevated heights. Slipping on the floor is common, too.
Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that
20 fatalities for painters occurred due to slips and falls in
2011. Risk factors for ladders and climbing include:

• Dripping paint that

creates a slippery
surface
• Placing ladders on
uneven surfaces
• Using wrong ladders
• Carrying heavy
equipment while
climbing and losing
balance
Slips and Falls
P R E V E N T I O N:
Slips happen when there isn’t enough friction or traction between your feet and
the surface you’re walking on. Common causes of slips include wet or oily floors,
spills, loose or unanchored mats, and flooring that lacks the same degree of
traction in all areas

• Clean up spills immediately.

• If a spill can’t be cleaned up
right away, place
“wet floor” warning signs for
workers.
• Keep painting materials not
too close/beside you where
you cannot bump into it.
 Exposure to contaminants and
fumes
Paint, glue and lacquer all contain potentially harmful chemicals if not handled
correctly. Fumes may become dangerous if the workplace is not properly
ventilated. Continued exposure to these chemicals may result in upper
respiratory or lung diseases. Breathing in gases, mists, vapors and dust can
cause bronchitis or asthma.

P R E V E N T I O N:
• Close the lids immediately
after using the materials
• Avoid direct contact to your
work when using spray paints
• Use face masks during
working
 Repetitive stress injuries
• Myofascial damage
While the act of painting may
• Tendinitis
not seem to be straining, the
• Carpal tunnel
repetitive motions and heavy
syndrome
lifting often cause injuries.
Examples of these injuries
Continuous lifting can
include:
even cause muscle strains
and tearing of the rotator
P R E V E N T I O N:
cuff.

• Avoid lifting heavy

materials that is
needed in your
craft
 Eye injuries
The same hazardous chemicals that result in respiratory issues can cause
injury to your eyes as well. Mixing paint, cleaning painting equipment and
painting in general can result in chemicals splashing into your eye.
Wearing the proper goggles, a face shield or full-face respirator helps
prevent these injuries.

• Avoid scratching
your eyes after
painting
• Avoid direct
contact with
materials
PPT Created & Reported by:
• Jessica Casaljay

Contributors:
• Mark Magan
• John Paul Endiza
• Mae Lineth Mifania
• John Noli Pusing
• Miguel Macadat
• Frence Abrito
• Jude vincent lapinid
 Be Careful!
We can’t afford to lose talents!