GCSE Graphic Products

1. GCSE Graphic Products Health and safety AQA

2. Health and safety Learning Objectives By the end of this lesson you will have developed a knowledge and understanding of: • information regarding the safe handling of tools, materials, components and equipment • hazards, risk assessment and how to control the risks to the designer and other • legislation intended to protect the public • symbols and signs relating to quality assurance endorsed by recognised authorities • information used to assess the immediate and cumulative risks • how to manage your environment to ensure your own health and safety and that of others.

3. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 • The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA) is a good starting point for all safety laws in England and Wales. • Its message is simple – the employer has a duty of care for the employee’s safety and the employee has a duty to work safely. • Safety for employees means that training and supervision must be provided when handling tools, materials, components and equipment.

4. Health and safety information • Health and safety information should be displayed in the working environment for designers and manufacturers. • There should be clearly marked instructions for safe use of tools and equipment. • Dangers from components and materials should be identified and precautions listed to prevent misuse. • Notices should give clear indications of possible hazards in the working environment. • The working environment should have adequate lighting and temperature to enable the work to be carried out safely. • Adequate training should be given for use of all tools, equipment, materials and processes. A record of health and safety training should be kept and updated when needed.

5. Health and safety information • Workplaces should be organised so that processes may be carried out in a safe manner. • There should be clearly marked work areas for production, vehicle access, pedestrians etc. • Components and materials should have designated areas. Care should be taken when storing hazardous substances and correct records should be kept to control the dangers. • Evacuation exits should be signposted in the event of fire or other serious occurrences. • Fire extinguishers and STOP buttons must be clearly marked. • It is good practice for risk assessment to be displayed near to hazardous equipment, processes, materials or tools.

6. Risk assessment • The five steps to risk assessment are as follows. • Look for the hazards. • Decide who might be harmed and how. • Evaluate the risks and decide whether the existing. precautions are adequate or whether more should be done. • Record your findings. • Review your assessment and revise it if necessary.

7. Risk assessment • COSHH: Control of substances hazardous to health: is also established through assessment. • Walk around your work area. • Where is there a chance for exposure to substances that might be hazardous to health? • In what way are the substances harmful to health? • What jobs or tasks lead to exposure to harm? • Are there any areas of concern reported? • Check the Accident Book.

8. Information required on packaging All packaging: • the name of the company that made the product • the contents of the product • the bar code • the safe disposal of the container or packaging plus instructions on recycling • health and safety information about the use of the product Food packaging: • name and description of the food • list of ingredients • weight or amount contained in the package • nutritional information • preparation instructions • storage instructions • name and address of manufacturer • country of origin

9. Abbreviations for health & safety

10. Task • Create the table below: • Look at potential hazards around the room and fill in the table appropriately.