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WorksheetsHealth & Safety in Textiles
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 9mins
The textiles workshop is a specialist room. Students should not enter this room without permission of the supervisor.
This is a TRUE statement
This is a FALSE statement
If the class decide to enter the room together that would be permissable
If the door is open the group could enter the room without a supervisor.
Safety is important in the textiles workshop because.....
The workshops are busy rooms
Operating equipment requires electricity
Some equipment only operates with high temperatures
Many tools are sharp
All of the above reasons
Safety rules should be followed in the textiles workshop
Sometimes
Occasionally
Only when the supervisor is watching
always
Loose clothing or jewellery must be removed in Textiles because:
It may get lost.
It can get caught on machinery and hurt you.
It could have bacteria underneath.
It may be stolen.
Pins and needles must be used with caution because:
They are very expensive and break easily.
If they fall onto the floor they can get sucked up by the vacuum.
They should only be placed in a pin cushion or needle container.
If placed in the mouth they could be swallowed.
They are very expensive.
They can get lost extremely easily.
If placed in the mouth they could be swallowed.
If they fall on the ground they could stick into someone.
If your hands are too close to the needle in the sewing machine you risk running over your finger which can be a serious injury.
If you run over your fingers with a needle you may need to have your arm removed.
They may stick into someone's back if they are lying on the floor.
It is very important that you do not run, shove or throw things in Textiles because:
A person could be offended by your behaviour and report you for acting irresponsibly.
A person could have equipment in their hands which could hurt themselves or someone else.
A person could be holding their material and you could damage it.
A person could be concentrating and you could distract them.
When using scissors it is important to:
Carry them with the point facing down and do not wave them around.
Be careful because fabric scissors are sharp.
Use paper scissors for paper, and fabric scissors for fabric.
Carry them with the point facing forward.
Use them to cut electrical cords.
Rest them in your mouth when not in use.
Always ensure they are hidden throughout the room so other students cannot find them.
Be careful because fabric scissors are sharp.
Use paper scissors to cut fabric.
Cut unused electrical cords with scissors.
Carry them with the point facing down.
Listening and following teacher instructions is important because:
Your teacher always knows best.
You need to show respect and tell other students to be quiet.
Otherwise you will not get a good mark.
Teachers like to be listened to.
Not listening to the teacher is against school rules.
It can help you have success with your project.
It can help you and your class mates stay safe.
When using an iron or steam press it is important to:
Know where the cord is at all times.
Be careful of steam.
Check material is safe to iron with teacher.
Check iron is on by placing face close to the plate.
Know where the cord is at all times.
Use table to test if the iron is hot enough.
Leave plugged in and turned on even when not in use.
Be careful of steam.
Iron towards yourself.
Iron towards your hand on an uneven surface.
Use table to test if the iron is hot enough.
Check material is safe to iron with teacher.
Accidents will be minimised in the textiles workshop if all tools and equipment are.....
Used for their intended purpose and used with care
Used with some care most of the time
Occasionally used with some care
Used for their intended purpose and used with minimum care
Where must you put your bags and coats in a Textiles classroom?
On the floor
Under your desk
Teachers Desk
By the sewing machines
You should not eat or drink near the sewing machines?
True
False
You must always gets permission from a teacher when using any equipment in Textiles?
TRUE
FALSE
Long hair must be tied back before using a Sewing Machine?
True
False
