Transcript Design and Technology

Design and Technology
Dylunio a Thechnoleg
Health and Safety Considerations
Ystyriaethau Iechyd a Diogelwch
January 2012
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Welcome to an open
discussion regarding safety related to
design and technology in schools
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Croeso i ynglyn a drafodaeth ynghylch
diogelwch sy’n berthnasol i dylunio a
thechnoleg mewn ysgolion
Croeso/Welcome
Applicable Legislation
 Issues for schools
 What do schools need to do?
 Next steps
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Agenda
Rhaid i ni fynd i’r Saesneg nawr
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Health and Safety at Work Act-Umbrella legislation
Provision and Use of work Equipment Regulations
(PUWER)
Management of Health and Safety at Work Act
(MHSWR)
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Regulations (CoSHH)
Personal Protective Equipment Regulations (PPE)
Workplace Regulations
Manual Handling (operations) Regulations (MHO)
Legislation/Deddfwriaeth
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Main provisions:
◦ Section 2 Employers responsibilities re:
employees
◦ Section 3 Employers responsibilities re: nonemployees
◦ Section 7 Employees responsibilities
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Health and Safety at Work Act
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Main Provisions
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Risk Assessment
Prevention Principles
Arrangements
H&S Advice
Procedures for Imminent Danger
Information, instruction & training
Co-operation and Co-ordination
Young Persons
Pregnant/expectant mothers
Management of Health and Safety
at Work Regulations
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Main requirements:
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Adequate lighting
Ventilation
Temperature
Welfare Provision
Glazing
Cleanliness
Workplace Regulations
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Main Provisions:
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Risk Assessment
Selection of PPE
Fitting of PPE
Storage & Cleaning of PPE
Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)
PPE Regulations
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Main requirements:
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Risk Assessment
Prevention or Control of Exposure
Use of Control Measures
Maintenance & Testing of Control Measures
Monitoring Exposure
Health Surveillance
Information, instruction & training
CoSHH Regulations
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Main Provisions
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Suitability of Equipment
Maintenance
Inspection
Risk Assessment
Information, instruction & training
Dangerous parts of machinery
Temperature
Controls
Change control
Isolation
Stability
Lighting
PUWER Regulations
Fume Cupboards
 Woodworking and machining operations
ventilation systems
 Equipment Guarding
 Emergency/power down arrangements
 Maintenance and Testing
 Risk Assessment
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Issues for Schools (equipment)
Materion ar gyfer Ysgolion (offer)
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Training- staff must be competent to not only
use the equipment safely but also have sufficient
knowledge and experience to train others (Coleg
Sir Gar courses) CLEAPSS L79
Age Restrictions – after a risk assessment, pupils
below a certain age may not be permitted to use
certain equipment, isolation locks for high risk
equipment (BS4163)
What do schools need to do? (1)
Beth sydd angen i ysgolion
wneud? (1)
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Class Size – may determine the amount of
supervision available (recommended one
competent person per 20 pupils (max))
Floor markings – indicate ‘safe’ areas for pupils
and staff
Housekeeping – unobstructed equipment (safety
stops), materials, tools etc.
Guarding –adequate in design and maintenance
and machine brakes
What do schools need to do? (2)
Beth sydd angen i ysgolion ei
wneud? (2)
Ventilation – required to be maintained and with
an efficiency test every fourteen months
CLEAPSS G225
 Maintenance records (bear in mind
manufacturers’ recommendations) CLEAPSS
L254
 Risk Assessments and audits CLEAPSS G79
 Personal Protective equipment – supply,
suitability, maintenance and replacement
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What do schools need to do? (3)
Beth sydd angen i ysgolion ei
wneud? (3)
CCC schools guidance documents & Corporate
safety team
 Design and Technology Association
http://www.data.org.uk/
 CLEAPPS
http://www.cleapss.org.uk/
Specifically
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L235 Managing Risk Assessment in Design and Technology
L245 School Science Service Guide
BS 4163:2007 Health and safety for design and technology in
schools and similar establishments. Code of practice
PD 5304:2005 Guidance on safe use of machinery
Guidance Available
Canllawiau sydd ar gael
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Assess what equipment you have
available
Risk assess with current control measures
Determine what additional controls (if
any) are required
Record results
Implement new controls
Next Steps
Y Camau Nesaf
Diolch i chi am wrando, oes
cwestiynau?
Thank you for listening, any
questions ?