Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment – Face Painting Services

Business Name: Squiggles Face & Body Art
Service: Face Painting
Location of Service: Commercial venues and private properties within Victoria, Australia
Prepared by: Natalie Ting
Date: 15 April 2025
Review Date: 15 April 2026

Scope and Legal Context

This risk assessment is prepared in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) and Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic). It assumes that:

• Any commercial venue has conducted its own site-specific health and safety evaluation.

• For private events, the site safety remains the responsibility of the host/organiser.

• As a face painter, I am only responsible for the safe provision of my service, including hygiene, product safety, and equipment handling.

Risk Assessment Table

Responsibilities and Notes

• I am responsible only for health and safety risks associated with my face painting activity.

• Clients/hosts are responsible for overall venue safety, crowd control, and other general risks.

• See my terms of service and booking agreement stating this distinction.

Documentation on Hand

• MSDS for face paints

• Insurance certificate (public liability)

• Copies of Working with Children Check (if applicable)

• Hygiene procedure guide (internal)

Legal Compliance Checklist (Victoria)

• Safe use of chemicals (under OHS Regs 2017)

• Personal hygiene and infection control (DHHS Guidelines)

• Public liability insurance

• COVID-safe practices (as needed)

• First aid basics in kit (optional but advised)