{"id":1211,"date":"2022-09-13T10:41:18","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T10:41:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/brotherspaintingny-com.wp.411reports.com\/?p=1211"},"modified":"2022-09-23T08:05:51","modified_gmt":"2022-09-23T08:05:51","slug":"is-it-dangerouse-to-be-a-painter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/brotherspaintingny-com.wp.411reports.com\/is-it-dangerouse-to-be-a-painter\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Dangerouse to Be a Painter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What Are Health and Safety Issues for Painters?<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A <a href=\"http:\/\/brotherspaintingny-com.wp.411reports.com\/painter-new-rochelle-ny\/\">professional painter<\/a> does more than slap a paintbrush or roller on walls and ceilings. It takes a steady hand, a good eye for detail, and a great deal of patience. However, residential or commercial painters also have to deal with the hazards of their trade, so if you think being a painter is easy, read on to find out more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Painters can work at various workplaces, such as construction sites, homes, etc., and will face a constantly changing set of hazards which include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ladders, platforms, and scaffolds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Working in confined spaces.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Working at heights.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Risk of eye injury.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Risk of injury from falling objects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Exposure to molds, fungi, and bacteria.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Slips, trips, and falls.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Exposure to bird and rodent droppings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proximity to flammable or combustible materials.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Working in awkward positions or performing repetitive physical tasks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Exposure to paint products, solvents, lead, and other toxic substances.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Standing for long periods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lifting heavy or awkward objects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Noise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Stress.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Electrical hazards from working close to live electrical power lines or equipment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Shift work or extended working days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Exposure to heat and ultraviolet radiation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Working alone.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What are some preventive measures for painters?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Evaluate the work area for existing and potential hazards. Know the control measures of the risk and associated effects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Maintain good ventilation during painting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Select the correct ladder for the job. Use an extended handle paintbrush whenever possible, and eliminate the use of ladders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Learn the correct procedures for working at heights.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Avoid awkward body positions and take breaks when needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Learn safe lifting techniques.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and footwear.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Keep work areas clear of clutter and equipment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Know how to prevent injury from electrical hazards. Maintain safe distances from energized electrical equipment or utility lines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Keep tools and equipment and their safety features in good working order.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Learn safety procedures for working in confined spaces.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you would like to make an appointment with a professional <a title=\"More About Brother&#039;s Painting NY Corp.&#039;s painter\" href=\"\/\">painter<\/a>, please do not hesitate to call Brother's Painting NY Corp. at (914) 292-9975 now if you live or work in or around the New Rochelle, NY area.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Are Health and Safety Issues for Painters? A professional painter does more than slap a paintbrush or roller on walls and ceilings. It takes a steady hand, a good eye for detail, and a great deal of patience. 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