Some Hazards in Painting Work

Painting may seem like a risk-free endeavor to the uninformed, but in truth, it can cause serious health problems if the right precautions are not taken. Remember that paint is made out of chemicals that can be harmful to people. If paint lands on unprotected skin or eyes, it can cause severe irritation. Paint fumes can also cause headaches and respiratory problems.

Another concern is the support products used with painting, such as primers and paint thinners, which are highly flammable. If not handled carefully and without proper safety measures, painters run the risk of burns or starting a fire. And with exterior painting, which often requires working at heights, this places painters at risk of falling and other injuries.

General Safety Rules for Commercial and Residential Painting

• Do not perform paintwork in a densely populated area until appropriate warnings are posted, and all occupants are notified. If possible, the work area should be roped off to prevent injuries to bystanders.
• Warning flags and traffic cones must protect a work area that is near a road or traffic line.
• Adequate signs and barricades must be set up to detour traffic when spraying the roof or building exteriors.
• Eye protection and hard hats must be required for all exterior painting work, and especially if rust and loose paint is being removed.
• Store and dispense flammable solvents using approved safety cans only.
• Clean all working areas after each job and shift.
• Make sure to wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before handling food (especially now with the COVID-19 pandemic still around, this is an essential health protocol).
• Inspect all scaffolding and ladders before beginning work.
• Always make a safety check of all equipment before and after work, most notably with fitting hooks, hoses, spray pots, and staging tools.
• An approved lifeline is required for all workers working 20 feet or more above ground level.

These are just some of the safety measures licensed painting contractors take for both commercial and residential painting jobs. While safety rules are quite strict with exterior painting, the safety rules are just as tight with interior painting, especially with physical protection equipment and flammable materials.

A&A Painting

When it comes to special protection for all painting jobs, A&A Painting puts safety first, with both its clients and its painters. It has been doing this since 1995 in its painting services for the West Kootenay region in British Columbia. But safety is always prevalent with a painting contractor that is bonded, licensed, and insured, as well as all its personnel thoroughly background checked. If you need your home, office, or building painted or repainted, contact the painting experts from A&A Painting and get a free estimate today!      

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Ask around how qualified A&A commercial painters are

A&A Painting has had their painting services in the West Kootenay area for over 30 years now. They certainly know other business owners and all you need to do is ask anyone who has hired them for a commercial painting job or even a residential internal or external paint job.

Read their online reviews

If you don’t have time to go around asking about first-hand experiences and referrals, you can head to the internet and do some online searching for online reviews about A&A Painting. You can use keywords such as commercial painting contractors in West Kootenay, painters in Nelson, painters in Castlegar, or painters in Trail. You can also “online reviews” if you want to be more specific.

You’ll also see that it pays to go local since a local painting company is more invested in developing an ongoing relationship with other locals.

You’re assured that A&A Painting is licensed and insured

There is always that temptation to save a few bucks by hiring a freelance guy who knows how to paint. That’s never a good idea. There are reasons why commonwealth and provincial laws require painters to be appropriately licensed and have insurance. If the painter you hired decides not to show up to finish the job, you’re left to hire the real professionals, and this will cost more money.

Get a feel of how working with A&A Painting contractors will be like

Take time to talk to the owners, the team, the painters and ask whatever questions you deem is necessary. For instance:

• Ask if the painters have licenses, credentials, or certifications. What are they?
• How many workers will be assigned to paint your office?
• Ask for contact information in case of urgent matters. Observe how the A&A team interact with you.
• Can they meet your deadlines, or can both parties be more flexible?

A&A Painting Contractors will be more than happy to provide you with a free estimate. Make sure you find out what is included in that estimate. We’re committed to creating long-term satisfied customers for every painting job we do.

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