Year 7 - Health & Safety

What should you do to ensure a safe working area before starting a project?

• Make sure the floor is clear of any trip hazards.
• Leave your bags and coats on the floor.
• Ensure your work area is tidy and organised.
• Ignore any spills on the floor.

What protective clothing should you wear during practical lessons?

• Long, flappy sleeves that can get caught in equipment.
• An apron to protect your clothes.
• Goggles or safety glasses to protect your eyes.
• Open-toed shoes to keep your feet cool.

What should you do if you have an accident in the workshop?

• Keep it to yourself and carry on working.
• Tell an adult immediately about the accident.
• Wrap any broken sharp objects in paper and tape them up.
• Throw broken items in the bin without telling anyone.

How should you handle tools and equipment during practical lessons?

• Place tools on the edge of the table when finished.
• Run around with tools to get to your next task quickly.
• Hold work in a vise where possible.
• Always cut or work towards your body.

What is important to remember when cleaning up dust in the workshop?

• Blow the dust away to clean quickly.
• Use a dustbin and brush to sweep it up.
• Use your hands to gather the dust.
• Leave the dust for someone else to clean up later.