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The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
It is the most important legislation covering occupational health and safety in the United Kingdom.
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
* Agriculture
* Air transport
* Armed forces
* Catering & hospitality
* Construction industries
* Chemical manufacture and storage industries
What it includes:
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
* Professional diving
* Dockwork
* Education sector e.g. schools
* Engineering sector
* Entertainment & leisure industry
* Fire Service
What it includes:
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
* Food & drink manufacture
* Footwear and leather industries
* Haulage
* Health Services e.g. hospitals
* Gas supply and installation
What it includes:
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
* Laundries and dry-cleaning
* Mining
* Motor Vehicle Repair
* Nuclear installations; Nuclear Installations Inspectorate (aka NII)
* Office work
What it includes:
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
* Offshore gas and oil installations
* Paper and board manufacturing industry
* Police Force
* Printing industries
* Public services
What it includes:
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
* The Quarry industry
* Recycling and waste management industries
* Textiles industries
What it includes:
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR)
What needs to be reported?
Under RIDDOR you must report some work-related accidents, diseases and dangerous occurrences.
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR)
What needs to be reported?
This requirement covers all work activities, but not all incidents.
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
2002 (COSHH)
What kind of substances are included?
Chemicals
Dust
Pesticides Medicines
Gases
Cosmetics
Bacteria and other microorganisms
PAINT HAZARDSIngesting any paint may cause stomach upset.
Oil paints may cause breathing problems and be an irritant to the skin.
Acrylic paint may contain ammonia which could be an irritant to some people.
Powder paints may be inhaled.
PAINT PRECAUTIONS
Children under age 12 shouldn't be allowed to use oil or alkyd paints.
They shouldn't mix their own powdered paints.
They shouldn't use acrylic paints if they react to ammonia.
They shouldn't use solvents.
GLUE
Some glues are highly corrosive.Those based on solvents are flammable.
HAZARDSSolvent based gluesevaporate and are highly toxic and irritating to the skin.
Epoxy solvents moderately toxic to highly toxic and severely irritating to the skin.
Don't use wallpaper paste.
PRECAUTIONS
Don't allow children to use solvent-based glues.
Use only washable water-based glues.
GLUE
Drawing Materials
Pigments in coloured pencils are toxic.
HAZARDS
Scented markers teach children to smell/taste art materials
Chalk dust may be an irritant.
Some pastels may be toxic.
Drawing Materials
PRECAUTIONS
Young children should use water-based markers only.
Children should use non-dusty chalks.
Preschool children shouldn't use water-soluble drawing inks.
Don't use scented markers.
PRINTING INKS
Solvent based inks give off fumes.
HAZARDS
Ink colours may contain toxic chemicals.
Avoid contact with clothing.
PRINTING INKS
Do collographs with water-soluble glues.
PRECAUTIONS
Preschoolers shouldn't do linocuts.
Heat linoleum first for linocuts.
Use water-based inks approved for children.
AEROSOL SPRAYS
Cans are flammable.
HAZARDS
Solvents in spray cans are highly toxic.
Spraying too close to skin can cause freezing, blisters and inflammation.
Cans can explode if heated/punctured.
Eye damage is a danger.
Older students and teachers should only spray outside, or in fume hood.
PRECAUTIONSAEROSOL SPRAYS
Don't allow children to use aerosol sprays.
TOOLSSCISSORS
How to look after them:
Limitations:
How to use them:
Store them in the correct tray.
Wont cut thick materials.
Only use scissors for cutting paper and thin card.
TOOLSCRAFT KNIVES
How to look after them:
Limitations:
How to use them:
Store in the appropriate container.
Wont cut metal or other hard material.
Use only to cut suitable materials. When blunt ask the teacher to snap off the end.
TOOLSGLUE GUNS
How to look after them:
Limitations:
How to use them:
Prevent the nozzles from clogging. Return to teacher at the end of lesson.
Not suitable for delicate work.
Best used for card or hard plastics.
TOOLSROTARY CUTTER
How to look after them:
Limitations:
How to use them:
Store flat.
Not suitable for thick card or multiple sheets of paper.
Use only paper or thin card.
TOOLSCOMPUTERS
How to look after them:
Limitations:
How to use them:
Take care of keyboard and keep liquids at a distance.
They can be relied upon too much for research and ideas.
As a research tool.
Collecting and creating images. Writing text.
TOOLSBRUSHES
How to look after them:
Limitations:
How to use them:
Wash after use. Return to container.
Different brushes suit different paint.
Use the appropriate brush for paint or glue.
LINOPRINT CUTTERS
TOOLS
How to look after them:
Limitations:
How to use them:
Return cutters to the appropriate container. Use only for what they are intended.
Will only cut lino.
Keep hands behind cutter and be aware of others around you.