Painting and Decorating Risk Assessment Templates

Painting and decorating work involves heights, chemicals, surface preparation and interaction with other trades and the public. A Risk Assessment helps ensure these hazards are properly managed for each project.

BlueSafe provides Painting and Decorating Risk Assessment templates for domestic, commercial and industrial painting jobs.

These documents support safer job planning, tender responses and compliance with WHS obligations.

What’s Included in Painting Risk Assessment Templates?

Each Painting and Decorating Risk Assessment template typically includes:

• job and site details
• prompts for height, chemical, access and environmental hazards
• risk rating tools and guidance
• sections for existing and additional controls
• residual risk review and sign-off

They can be tailored to interior, exterior, residential and commercial projects.

When to Use Painting Risk Assessments

Use these Risk Assessment templates when:

• working at heights or on elevated platforms
• using spray equipment or hazardous products
• painting in occupied or public areas
• managing complex or multi-stage painting projects

They provide a clear record of how painting risks are considered and controlled.

Why Painting Contractors Use BlueSafe Risk Assessments

• ✔ Focused on painting and decorating hazards
• ✔ Easy to understand for crews and supervisors
• ✔ Fully editable Word format
• ✔ Free logo and business details added
• ✔ Suitable for solo painters and larger painting companies

Painting and Decorating Risk Assessment Overview

Painting and Decorating Risk Assessment templates help you manage height, chemical and access risks on every project.
Use them with your SWMS, specifications and client documentation for a complete WHS approach.