Painting Toolbox Talk

Interior, exterior, lead paint, spray painting, and heights

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Painting work becomes high-risk construction work under WHS Regulations s.291 when it involves working at heights of 2 metres or more, working with lead paint, or spray painting in confined areas.

Our painting SWMS pack covers 10 activities including interior painting, exterior painting at heights, lead paint removal, spray painting operations, surface preparation, and working from ladders, scaffolding, and elevated work platforms. Documents address hazards such as falls from height, chemical exposure from paints and solvents, lead dust inhalation, and fire risk from flammable coatings.

Key Hazards Covered

Falls from ladders, scaffolding and EWPs
Chemical exposure from paints, solvents and thinners
Lead dust and fume inhalation during lead paint work
Fire and explosion risk from flammable coatings
Spray painting in confined or poorly ventilated areas
Musculoskeletal injuries from overhead work

Relevant Australian Standards

AS/NZS 4361.1 Guide to lead paint management (residential)
AS/NZS 1891.1 Fall-arrest systems
AS/NZS 1715 Respiratory protective devices
AS 1940 Storage and handling of flammable liquids

Individual Documents — $20.95 each

	Document	Price
	Toolbox Talk — Interior Painting (Residential) What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 5 discussion questions 5 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety WHS Reg 2011, Reg 39 - Provision of information, training and instruction WHS Reg 2011, Reg 44 - Duties of persons conducting businesses or undertakings that use hazardous chemicals PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Safety glasses (medium impact) (AS/NZS 1337.1) P2 particulate respirator (AS/NZS 1716) Nitrile chemical-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.10) Non-slip enclosed footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Disposable coveralls (Category III Type 5/6)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Exterior Painting (Residential) What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 5 discussion questions 7 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(a) - Risk of fall of 2m or more WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety WHS Reg 2011, Reg 39 - Provision of information, training and instruction PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Full body harness with double lanyard (AS/NZS 1891.1) Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety glasses (medium impact) (AS/NZS 1337.1) Half-face respirator with A1 cartridge (AS/NZS 1716) Nitrile chemical-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.10) Non-slip enclosed footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) SPF 50+ sunscreen and broad-brimmed hat (General duty)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Commercial Painting What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 4 discussion questions 8 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(a) - Risk of fall of 2m or more WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety WHS Reg 2011, Reg 39 - Provision of information, training and instruction PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) High-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Full-face respirator with A1P2 cartridge (AS/NZS 1716) Safety glasses / goggles (AS/NZS 1337.1) Nitrile chemical-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.10) Full body harness with shock-absorbing lanyard (AS/NZS 1891.1) Non-slip enclosed footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Anti-static footwear (spray operations) (AS/NZS 2210.3)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Painting at Heights (Scaffold) What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 3 discussion questions 7 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(a) - Risk of fall of 2m or more WHS Reg 2011, Reg 224 - Scaffolding requiring a high risk work licence WHS Reg 2011, Reg 225 - Erection and dismantling of scaffolding PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Full body harness with shock-absorbing lanyard (AS/NZS 1891.1) Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Half-face respirator with A1P2 cartridge (AS/NZS 1716) Safety glasses (medium impact) (AS/NZS 1337.1) Non-slip enclosed footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Nitrile chemical-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.10) Suspension trauma relief straps (AS/NZS 1891.4)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Painting at Heights (EWP) What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 5 discussion questions 7 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(a) - Risk of fall of 2m or more WHS Reg 2011, Reg 82 - Licence to perform high risk work (EWP over 11m) WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Full body harness with restraint lanyard (AS/NZS 1891.1) Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) High-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Half-face respirator with A1P2 cartridge (AS/NZS 1716) Safety goggles (AS/NZS 1337.1) Nitrile chemical-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.10) Non-slip enclosed footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Lead Paint Removal What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 3 discussion questions 6 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(d) - Work involving hazardous chemicals WHS Reg 2011, Part 7.1 - Hazardous chemicals WHS Reg 2011, Reg 44 - Duties relating to hazardous chemicals PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Full-face powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) with P3 filter (AS/NZS 1716) Disposable coveralls (Type 5/6) (Category III Type 5/6) Chemical-resistant gauntlet gloves (AS/NZS 2161.10) Chemical splash goggles (AS/NZS 1337.1) Disposable overshoes (General duty) Non-slip enclosed footwear (dedicated site pair) (AS/NZS 2210.3)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Spray Painting What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 4 discussion questions 8 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(d) - Work involving hazardous chemicals WHS Reg 2011, Part 7.1 - Hazardous chemicals WHS Reg 2011, Reg 44 - Duties relating to hazardous chemicals PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Full-face supplied-air respirator (for isocyanates) (AS/NZS 1716) Half-face respirator with A1P2 cartridge (water-based) (AS/NZS 1716) PAPR with A2P3 cartridge (solvent-based) (AS/NZS 1716) Safety goggles (chemical splash) (AS/NZS 1337.1) Disposable coveralls with hood (Category III Type 5/6) Nitrile chemical-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.10) Anti-static enclosed footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Class 5 hearing protection (AS/NZS 1270)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Surface Preparation What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 5 discussion questions 8 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety WHS Reg 2011, Reg 39 - Provision of information, training and instruction WHS Reg 2011, Reg 44 - Duties relating to hazardous chemicals PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) P2/P3 particulate respirator (AS/NZS 1716) Half-face respirator with A1P2 cartridge (AS/NZS 1716) Safety goggles (chemical splash) (AS/NZS 1337.1) Class 5 hearing protection (AS/NZS 1270) Chemical-resistant gauntlet gloves (AS/NZS 2161.10) Anti-vibration gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3) Non-slip enclosed footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Disposable coveralls (Category III Type 5/6)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Protective Coatings (Industrial) What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 5 discussion questions 9 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(d) - Work involving hazardous chemicals WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(a) - Risk of fall of 2m or more WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(c) - Work in confined spaces PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Supplied-air full-face respirator (for isocyanates and blast) (AS/NZS 1716) Half-face respirator with A1P2 cartridge (AS/NZS 1716) Type CE blast helmet with air supply (AS/NZS 1716) Full body harness with twin-tail lanyard (AS/NZS 1891.1) Class 5 hearing protection (AS/NZS 1270) Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, minimum 0.4mm) (AS/NZS 2161.10) Disposable coveralls with hood (Type 5/6) (Category III Type 5/6) Safety goggles (chemical splash) (AS/NZS 1337.1) Steel-cap metatarsal-guarded boots (AS/NZS 2210.3)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Wallpapering What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 5 discussion questions 6 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety WHS Reg 2011, Reg 39 - Provision of information, training and instruction WHS Reg 2011, Reg 44 - Duties relating to hazardous chemicals PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Safety glasses (medium impact) (AS/NZS 1337.1) P2 particulate respirator (for sanding) (AS/NZS 1716) Nitrile gloves (AS/NZS 2161.10) Cut-resistant gloves (non-dominant hand) (AS/NZS 2161.3) Non-slip enclosed footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Heat-resistant gloves (for steamer use) (General duty)	$20.95

Painting Toolbox Talk — Common Questions

How often should toolbox talks be held?

Most WHS guidelines recommend weekly toolbox talks, or before any new high-risk activity begins. Regular talks demonstrate ongoing safety consultation with workers.

What topics do your toolbox talks cover?

Each toolbox talk covers trade-specific hazards, safe work procedures, PPE requirements, and emergency protocols relevant to that trade's activities.

Do toolbox talks include an attendance register?

Yes. Every Toolbox Talk document includes an attendance register for worker sign-off, providing evidence of WHS consultation.

Are toolbox talks a legal requirement?

While not explicitly mandated by name, WHS legislation requires PCBUs to consult with workers on safety matters. Documented toolbox talks are the most common way to demonstrate this consultation.

Last updated: March 2026

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