QUICK ANSWER
What changes the risk for painters and decorators?
Relevant differences include domestic versus commercial work, external work, maximum working height, use of towers or access equipment, spray painting, preparation methods, heat-producing equipment, contract values and work in occupied or high-value premises.
PROPOSAL INFORMATION
- Domestic, commercial and industrial work split.
- Annual turnover and largest contract.
- Maximum height and access methods.
- Use of sprays, solvents, heat or specialist coatings.
- Employees and subcontractors.
- Work in hazardous or high-value locations.
- Tools, equipment and vehicles.
- Claims and previous incidents.
CONTROLS
Useful controls include method statements, access-equipment inspection, protection of customer property, storage and handling of paints and solvents, ventilation procedures, housekeeping, supervision and subcontractor checks. Return to Occupations or the Proposal Guide.