The paper reviewed the occupational health hazards and diseases of painters. Painting job includes applying of paint on surfaces, design and decoration which exposes painters to health hazards. The health hazards include physical hazards like falling from height, chemical hazards like inhaling of fumes and other substances when painting, biological hazards such as insect bites, snakes and exposure to other living organisms, mechanical/ergonomic hazards such as faulty tool/work place fault or musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial hazards such as threats, bullying and so on. The paper also revealed that exposure to workplace hazards without the use of personal protective wears often lead to occupational diseases such as silicosis, asbestosis, among others. Moreso, safety measures for painters were reviewed among which are use PPW's and proper ventilation. Recommendations were also made that painters should adhere strictly to the use of appropriate PPW's while at work.