AQA says:

You must understand that health and safety in the work place is important. You need to understand risk assessments in relation to the correct and

safe use of tools and equipment. The correct and safe usage of materials, chemicals, solvents, flammable and toxic substances used in textile

manufacture. The need for correct protective clothing and safe working practices.

Health and Safety

Health and Safety at Work Act makes employers legally

responsible for the health and safety of their employees.

Employers MUST provide safety equipment and training, maintain

machines, have a safety policy and first aid facilities.

Employees are legally responsible for using safety equipment

provided as well as safety guards on machines and wearing

protective clothing.

KEY WORDS:

Risk assessment,

health and safety,

hazard,

The Legal Side

Health and safety of the workforce

AQA says:

You must understand that health and safety in the work place is important. You need to understand risk assessments in relation to the correct and

safe use of tools and equipment. The correct and safe usage of materials, chemicals, solvents, flammable and toxic substances used in textile

manufacture. The need for correct protective clothing and safe working practices.

Health and Safety

KEY WORDS:

Risk assessment,

health and safety,

hazard,

Risk Assessment

The risk assessment looks at:

Using tools and equipment

Using materials and chemicals

Correct protective clothing

Safe working practices

Risk Assessment

The Health and Safety at Work Act says that

employers must do a RISK ASSESSMENT for each

stage of production.

This must say what must be done to make the

work area safe for employees.

A Health and Safety Inspector has to check the

risk assessment.

AQA says:

You must understand that health and safety in the work place is important. You need to understand risk assessments in relation to the correct and

safe use of tools and equipment. The correct and safe usage of materials, chemicals, solvents, flammable and toxic substances used in textile

manufacture. The need for correct protective clothing and safe working practices.

Health and Safety

KEY WORDS:

Risk assessment,

health and safety,

hazard,

Risk Assessment

When doing a risk assessment you must first identify any

potential risks or hazards and then put precautions into place to

minimise the risk, e.g. warning signs or placing barriers or

guards.

When writing a risk assessment you must think:

What could go wrong?

What effect would this have?

What can I do to prevent it happening?

What precautions should I take to minimise the risk?

AQA says:

You must understand that health and safety in the work place is important. You need to understand risk assessments in relation to the correct and

safe use of tools and equipment. The correct and safe usage of materials, chemicals, solvents, flammable and toxic substances used in textile

manufacture. The need for correct protective clothing and safe working practices.

Health and Safety

KEY WORDS:

Risk assessment,

health and safety,

hazard,

Risk Assessment Checklist

STEP ONE: look around the work area for any hazards

STEP TWO: identify any equipment such as machinery, tools or materials in the work area

that could cause a hazard.

STEP THREE: decide who might be harmed by using the equipment and how they might

be harmed; for example; a broken needle en left in fabric could injure a worker or a

consumer.

STEP FOUR: list each risk that you find and evaluate the level of risk as high, medium or

low. Decide whether the instructions for using the equipment are right or need changing

to improve health and safety.

STEP FIVE: add a measure to prevent the risk happening; for example, introduce

specialist clothing such as masks when handling powdered dye to reduce the risk of

allergic or asthmatic reactions.

STEP SIX: every time the equipment you use is changed, review your assessment and

revise as necessary.

AQA says:

You must understand that health and safety in the work place is important. You need to understand risk assessments in relation to the correct and

safe use of tools and equipment. The correct and safe usage of materials, chemicals, solvents, flammable and toxic substances used in textile

manufacture. The need for correct protective clothing and safe working practices.

Health and Safety

KEY WORDS:

Risk assessment,

health and safety,

hazard,

What do health and safety officers do?

Carry out risk assessments

Organise training, including first aid

Display warning notices, safety rules and

fire exit signs

Make sure that machinery and equipment is

stored safely

Make sure that machinery and equipment

have safety guards and is safe for use

Make sure that machinery and equipment is

tested regularly for safety

Check that workers wear protective

clothing: ear defenders, masks, safety

gloves and footwear

Make sure that all processes are safe

and will not damage the employees’

health

Make sure that chemicals are recorded,

stored and used safely then recycled

and disposed of safely

Check that the workplace is safe, clean

and tidy with good ventilation to

remove fumes and has noise-level

control.

AQA says:

You must understand that health and safety in the work place is important. You need to understand risk assessments in relation to the correct and

safe use of tools and equipment. The correct and safe usage of materials, chemicals, solvents, flammable and toxic substances used in textile

manufacture. The need for correct protective clothing and safe working practices.

Health and Safety

KEY WORDS:

Risk assessment,

health and safety,

hazard,

Tools and Equipment

Sewing machines should be fitted with

Guards to minimise the risk of finger and eye injuries

Dust extractors to minimise the inhalation of dust

Emergency stop buttons

When working with sharp objects (scissors,

knives)

Take care, use non-slip mats and steel safety rules with

craft knives

Point blades away from the body when carrying them, and

put covers on the blades

Wear thimbles when using pins and needles

AQA says:

You must understand that health and safety in the work place is important. You need to understand risk assessments in relation to the correct and

safe use of tools and equipment. The correct and safe usage of materials, chemicals, solvents, flammable and toxic substances used in textile

manufacture. The need for correct protective clothing and safe working practices.

Health and Safety

KEY WORDS:

Risk assessment,

health and safety,

hazard,

Chemicals

Most chemicals have COSHH (control of

substances hazardous to health) guidelines

which tell you the hazards, how to use, store

and dispose of the chemicals safely and what

protective equipment to wear.

When using toxic chemicals (like dyes) you need

good ventilation to avoid inhaling vapours,

protective clothing for the skin, and safety

glasses.

Flammable solvents should be kept away from

sources of ignition.

AQA says:

You must understand that health and safety in the work place is important. You need to understand risk assessments in relation to the correct and

safe use of tools and equipment. The correct and safe usage of materials, chemicals, solvents, flammable and toxic substances used in textile

manufacture. The need for correct protective clothing and safe working practices.

Health and Safety

KEY WORDS:

Risk assessment,

health and safety,

hazard,

Protective Clothing

Wear chain mail gloves when using cutting

machines

Wear rubber gloves and eye protection when using

chemicals

Tie hair back or wear a hair net to stop hair

getting caught in machinery

Wear ear protection when using noisy machinery

AQA says:

You must understand that health and safety in the work place is important. You need to understand risk assessments in relation to the correct and

safe use of tools and equipment. The correct and safe usage of materials, chemicals, solvents, flammable and toxic substances used in textile

manufacture. The need for correct protective clothing and safe working practices.

Health and Safety

KEY WORDS:

Risk assessment,

health and safety,

hazard,

Working Practices

The room layout must be safe. There must

be enough space around each machine.

Walkways and exits must be kept clear, and

workspaces should be kept tidy.

There must be enough light, preferably

natural light

Safety notices should be displayed and

safety training given

Employees must take regular breaks so that

they don’t get tired and lose concentration

Machinery must be well maintained and

checked for safety.

AQA says:

You must understand that health and safety in the work place is important. You need to understand risk assessments in relation to the correct and

safe use of tools and equipment. The correct and safe usage of materials, chemicals, solvents, flammable and toxic substances used in textile

manufacture. The need for correct protective clothing and safe working practices.

Health and Safety

KEY WORDS:

Risk assessment,

health and safety,

hazard,

Automated Machinery + Computers

These can increase safety by helping with materials

handling, especially when loads are heavy. They can

also assist with fast running machinery where heat or

sharp blades or needles are involved.

Safety devices are used to check that the machine

settings are correct and stop the machinery in an

emergency.

For the exam:

You need to be able to detail

possible hazards, safe

working practices, protective

guards, clothing and systems

in place to protect workers.

AQA says:

You must understand that health and safety in the work place is important. You need to understand risk assessments in relation to the correct and

safe use of tools and equipment. The correct and safe usage of materials, chemicals, solvents, flammable and toxic substances used in textile

manufacture. The need for correct protective clothing and safe working practices.

Health and Safety

KEY WORDS:

Risk assessment,

health and safety,

hazard,

Automated Machinery + Computers

These can increase safety by helping with materials

handling, especially when loads are heavy. They can

also assist with fast running machinery where heat or

sharp blades or needles are involved.

Safety devices are used to check that the machine

settings are correct and stop the machinery in an

emergency.

For the exam:

You need to be able to detail

possible hazards, safe

working practices, protective

guards, clothing and systems

in place to protect workers.