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Painting and Decorating Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This painting and decorating safety checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps painters, decorators and site supervisors confirm that work with paints, solvents and coatings is carried out safely before, during and after the job.

It covers all key safety dimensions – a Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) 2002 risk assessment, competence and training, safe working environment, control of hazardous substances, appropriate PPE, ventilation, dust control, work at height procedures and emergency provisions. The checklist aligns with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 and the Work at Height Regulations 2005 together with HSE guidance on hazardous substances and working at height.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑start checks before painting or decorating begins.
  • Site inspections while the work is in progress.
  • Post‑job sign‑off and clean‑up verification.

Each item is answered Yes, No or N/A – any No answer must be resolved before work continues. Record any corrective action and retain the completed form as evidence of safe practice.

Fully editable and shareable — customise the questions to your site, download as a PDF and share with your team.

Use the checklist on site by ticking Yes, No or N/A for each item. Any No response must be addressed immediately and the action recorded. Keep the completed checklist as part of your safety records.

Ensure the completed checklist is filed with the site’s health and safety records and reviewed at regular toolbox talks to maintain ongoing compliance and continuous improvement.

Compliant with: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002; Work at Height Regulations 2005.

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Checks covered in this Painting and Decorating checklist

This Painting and Decorating safety checklist template covers 25 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

#Checklist item
1Has a COSHH risk assessment for paints, solvents and related chemicals been completed and communicated to all operatives?
2Are all operatives trained and competent in safe use of paints, solvents and associated equipment?
3Is appropriate PPE – gloves, eye protection and suitable respiratory protection – available and being worn?
4Is adequate ventilation provided in the work area, with fans or extraction as required?
5Are work areas isolated from other trades and clearly sign‑posted to prevent unauthorised access?
6Are suitable fire extinguishers for flammable liquids readily accessible?
7Are ladders or access platforms inspected and set up correctly for any work at height?
8Are ladders positioned on a stable, level surface and secured to prevent movement?
9Are fall protection measures such as guardrails or harnesses in place where work exceeds safe ladder height?
10Are dust control methods – wet sanding or extraction – being used during surface preparation?
11Are waste containers for paint residues and solvent waste clearly labelled and used correctly?
12Is the work area free from slip, trip and fall hazards such as debris and spills?
13Are emergency eye‑wash stations and first‑aid kits available nearby?
14Are material safety data sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals on site and accessible to workers?
15Is spraying equipment inspected for leaks or damage before use?
16Is the ambient temperature and humidity suitable for paint curing as per product guidance?
17Are scaffolds or mobile towers inspected and used in accordance with the Work at Height Regulations?
18After work, are all tools cleaned, stored safely and waste disposed of according to COSHH requirements?
19Is a valid method statement, risk assessment or permit for the painting work available and communicated to all operatives?
20Is a competent supervisor or appointed person present to oversee the work?
21Is lighting adequate for the tasks being performed?
22Is the weather suitable for exterior painting (temperature, wind, humidity) when work is carried out outdoors?
23Are all hand tools and equipment inspected and in good condition before use?
24Is a fire risk assessment for the use of flammable liquids completed and available?
25Is a trained first‑aider on site during the work?

Frequently asked questions

Are these safety checklist templates really free to download?

Yes — completely free. Customise any checklist to your workplace and download a professional, print-ready PDF in minutes. No paywall, and no signup required for guests.

What format do the safety checklists download in?

Checklists download as a professional PDF, ready to print and complete on-site — each question has clear Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space. You choose portrait or landscape at download. Word and spreadsheet formats are being added.

Can I customise the checklist questions to my workplace?

Yes — fully. Add your own questions, edit or remove any of the pre-written ones, and reorder them to suit your site, task or inspection before you download.

Are the safety checklists suitable for UK workplaces?

Yes. The checklists are written around UK health and safety good practice and HSE guidance, and are suitable for inspections, audits, toolbox checks and routine workplace monitoring.

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Can I add my company logo and branding to the checklist?

Yes — add your company logo, colours and details on Standard and Pro plans, so the exported checklist carries your own branding. Guests and Free downloads carry Health & Safety Zone branding.

How do I complete the checklist once it is downloaded?

The exported checklist is a blank, ready-to-use document: print it and tick Yes, No or N/A against each question and write any comments in the notes space, then sign and date it in the sign-off section.

What types of safety checklist can I create?

We are building specialist checklists across a wide range of subjects and industries — fire safety, workplace inspections, equipment and machinery checks, site inductions, vehicle checks, PPE, first aid and more. Browse by category to find the right one.

How often should safety checklists be completed?

It depends on the activity and your risk assessment — many checks are daily, weekly or monthly, while others are done before each task or shift. Completed, dated checklists provide a useful record of your monitoring.

Are the checklists a substitute for a risk assessment?

No. A checklist is a monitoring and inspection tool that complements your risk assessments and method statements — it helps confirm that controls are in place and working. Use them alongside your risk assessments.

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