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Health and Safety
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Learning objectives
To understand the importance of adhering to health
and safety guidelines at school and in the workplace.
To understand the importance of producing products
that are safe for the end user.
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Introduction
Health and safety needs to be considered in terms of the
manufacturer and the end user.
Health and safety in the workplace/school
Health and safety now plays a major part in all industries.
As a worker/student you expect your employer/school to
adhere to all aspects of relevant health and safety
regulations. As an employee or student you should work
in a safe manner at all times.
Health and safety for the end user
As a consumer you expect the product
you buy to be safe to use, and to be
informed of any potential risks.
This clothing label warns the wearer
to keep the garment away from fire.
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Health and safety in the classroom
Prior to starting any work or project you should assess
any risks or hazards, and make a note of these in your
workbook.
Risk/Hazard
Action
Sign
Symbol
Iron and board could
get knocked over
Put up poster alerting
people to the risk
Danger
!
It is important that you know and understand all the
government guidelines and legislation surrounding health
and safety.
Familiarize yourself with all the symbols and signs relating
to health and safety.
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Health and safety signs
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Health and safety in the workplace
All companies have a health and safety
officer.
He or she will deal with all issues relating
to health and safety.
His or her job is to create a safe working
environment and working practices.
They will look around the workplace,
identify any risks and then recommend
appropriate safety measures.
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The role of the health and safety officer
The health and safety officer will:
carry out a health and safety audit, noting potential
hazards and risks
draw up a health and safety manual
issue safety wear to the relevant staff
ensure safety equipment is accessible where it is
required for a particular piece of machinery
check equipment is calibrated, tested and has labels
fixed displaying relevant information
ensure necessary health and safety signs are displayed
make sure that medical points are highlighted and fully
stocked
make sure that any new staff are trained and fully aware
of the Health and Safety regulations.
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Health and safety laws
Laws and guidelines are in place to protect workers.
These are regulated by the UK and European Safety Laws.
The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) requires
employers to identify potential hazards in the workplace
and reduce risks to employees.
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare)
Regulations (1992) require European countries to comply
with a common code of practice to make workplaces safe
for all employees.
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Health and safety guidelines
There are health and safety guidelines in place for your
textiles rooms and workshops. When you are working on
practical items you will need to identify and adhere to
health and safety guidelines. You should ask yourself a
number of questions.
Are there any risks involved when using this equipment?
Are there any risks involved when using these materials?
Do I need to wear any protective clothing?
Do my health and safety considerations need to change if
my product is batch or mass produced?
Will my end product be safe for its intended user?
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Spot the hazards
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Health and safety in the classroom
If you were a health and safety officer in your school, what
would you do to make your textiles room or workshop
safer?
Highlight five hazards in your textiles room.
Which signs would you display to alert students to the
dangers?
Do you need to provide any protective clothing?
What would you do if an accident occurred?
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Health and safety
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The end user
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Risks to the end user
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Key points
When designing a product, you need to think about
whether it will be safe to make and to use.
Before starting a project you should carry out a risk
assessment, noting potential risks and hazards.
All workplaces must conform to safety standards,
and signs warning of any hazards must be
displayed. A health and safety officer will ensure
that regulations are complied with.
In the classroom, particular care must be taken
when working with machines, sharp tools and
dyes.
End products must conform to safety standards
and not present a risk to the end user.
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