Working Conditions for Painters and paperhangersMost painters and paperhangers work 40 hours a week or less; about one-quarter have variable schedules or work part time. Painters and paperhangers must stand for long periods. Their jobs also require a considerable amount of climbing and bending. These workers must have stamina, because much of the work is done with their arms raised overhead. Painters often work outdoors but seldom in wet, cold, or inclement weather. Painters and paperhangers risk injury from slips or falls off ladders and scaffolds. They sometimes may work with materials that can be hazardous if masks are not worn or if ventilation is poor. Some painting jobs can leave a worker covered with paint. In some cases, painters may work in a sealed self-contained suit to prevent inhalation of or contact with hazardous materials. More information on Painters and paperhangers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Painters and paperhangers occupation Number of Painters and paperhangers in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Painters and paperhangers Working conditions for Painters and paperhangers Significant points for Painters and paperhangers Training requirements for Painters and paperhangers Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |