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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 It is the most important legislation covering occupational health and safety in the United Kingdom

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Page 1: 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

It is the most important legislation covering occupational health and safety in the United Kingdom.

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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:

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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:

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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:

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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:

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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:

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The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

* The Quarry industry

* Recycling and waste management industries

* Textiles industries

What it includes:

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Don't use wallpaper paste.

PRECAUTIONS

Don't allow children to use solvent-based glues.

Use only washable water-based glues.

GLUE

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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.

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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.

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PRINTING INKS

Solvent based inks give off fumes.

HAZARDS

Ink colours may contain toxic chemicals.

Avoid contact with clothing.

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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.

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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.

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Older students and teachers should only spray outside, or in fume hood.

PRECAUTIONSAEROSOL SPRAYS

Don't allow children to use aerosol sprays.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.