Although painting can be fun, there are a lot of health hazards that you can run into. Follow these tips on painting safety. Carefully vent the room in which you will be painting. Lead-based paints are the most toxic and can do the most damage to children if the fumes are inhaled. This can cause symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, nausea, and shortness of breath.
Latex paint is less toxic, yet it can still cause damage.
Cover your skin. Wear goggles, gloves, and a protective jumpsuit. All paints contain a variety of chemicals that can do a number on your skin. Oil-based paints are the most toxic to your skin because they can cause the skin to become dry and cracked. These paints need a particular cleaner such as mineral spirits or other solvents.