1. Design and Technology Dylunio a Thechnoleg
Health and Safety Considerations
Ystyriaethau Iechyd a Diogelwch
January 2012

2. Croeso/Welcome Welcome to an open
discussion regarding safety related to design and technology in schools
Croeso i ynglyn a drafodaeth ynghylch diogelwch sy’n berthnasol i dylunio a thechnoleg mewn ysgolion
Croeso/Welcome

3. Agenda Applicable Legislation Issues for schools
What do schools need to do?
Next steps
Agenda

4. Legislation/Deddfwriaeth
Rhaid i ni fynd i’r Saesneg nawr
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

5. Health and Safety at Work Act
Main provisions:
Section 2 Employers responsibilities re: employees
Section 3 Employers responsibilities re: non- employees
Section 7 Employees responsibilities
(Dyw’r HASAWA Act ddim ar gael yn Gymraeg)
Health and Safety at Work Act

6. Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
Main Provisions
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

7. Workplace Regulations
Main requirements:
Adequate lighting
Ventilation
Temperature
Welfare Provision
Glazing
Cleanliness
Workplace Regulations

8. PPE Regulations Main Provisions: Risk Assessment Selection of PPE
Fitting of PPE
Storage & Cleaning of PPE
Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)
PPE Regulations

9. CoSHH Regulations Main requirements: 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

10. PUWER Regulations Main Provisions Suitability of Equipment Maintenance
Inspection
Risk Assessment
Information, instruction & training
Dangerous parts of machinery
Temperature
Controls
Change control
Isolation
Stability
Lighting
PUWER Regulations

11. Issues for Schools (equipment) Materion ar gyfer Ysgolion (offer)
Fume Cupboards
Woodworking and machining operations
ventilation systems
Equipment Guarding
Emergency/power down arrangements
Maintenance and Testing
Risk Assessment
Issues for Schools (equipment) Materion ar gyfer Ysgolion (offer)

12. What do schools need to do? (1) Beth sydd angen i ysgolion wneud? (1)
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)

13. 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)

14. 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
What do schools need to do? (3) Beth sydd angen i ysgolion ei wneud? (3)

15. Guidance Available Canllawiau sydd ar gael
CCC schools guidance documents & Corporate safety team
Design and Technology Association
CLEAPPS
Specifically
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

16. Next Steps Y Camau Nesaf
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

17. Diolch i chi am wrando, oes cwestiynau
Diolch i chi am wrando, oes cwestiynau? Thank you for listening, any questions ?