Face Painting | Risk Assessment

Possible hazards relating to Face Painting at events and parties. Who may be at risk and the action required to minimise the perceived risk.

Summary of potential hazards
Hazard	Who could be at risk	Action required	Notes
Adverse reactions caused by the application of face painting materials to the skin	Children or adults	Only use approved paints and materials Don't paint children under three ( as their skin is delicate and more likely to be vulnerable, offer to paint hand or arm instead of face ) Advise people who appear to have skin conditions	We only use proprietory materials recognised within the indusrty as very good quality. Most of the products we use are more expensive and higher quality than brands in general use Paint manufacturers advise against painting children under three years of age Insurance may be invalid if painting children under three
Paint brush in the eye	Children who can't sit still	Don't paint children under three Don't paint children who are unable to follow instructions	Offer to paint hand or arm instead
Spreading infections such as cold sores and conjunctivitis,	Children or adults	Do not paint the infected area Use clean sponges for each person Regularly wash brushes in use Frequently change water Thoroughly clean brushes, sponges and water bowls after the event	We always work as hygienically as possible and have won several awards for the cleanliness of our face painting kit at national conventions.
Aggravating existing skin conditions	Children or adults	Do not paint children or adults with sensitive skin, eczema, open cuts or sores	Offer to paint hands or arms instead
Falling off the chair	Younger children	Give assistance when child gets on and off	Our chairs are high as we prefer to stand whilst painting
Possibility of paint brush in the eye if the face painter is knocked	Children or adults	Keep spectators away from face painters Be firm but polite to maintain space round the working area	Organisers need to locate face painters in an uncrowded area
Falling or tripping over equipment	Spectators and staff	Keep work area tidy Maintain a clear space round the work area Keep spectators away from the work area	Organises must allocate an uncrowded area for face painting

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