Health and Safety Training Standards in

Design & Technology

2008

Health and Safety Training Standards in Design and Technology

Secondary
Overview
When planning and conducting design and technological activities, trainees and colleagues must give due regard to the health and safety of learners, themselves and other colleagues. They must be aware of current relevant health and safety responsibilities, legislation and liability. In the initial teacher training of teachers for secondary education in design and technology there is a minimum expectation that teachers will cover a range of core skills and knowledge and specialise in specific fields of knowledge. The health and safety levels set out below are an exemplification of the TDA publication Professional Standards for Teachers, published by the TDA in 2007, i.e. Q14: Have a secure knowledge and understanding of their subjects/curriculum areas and related pedagogy to enable them to teach effectively across the age and ability range for which they are trained. Q15: Know and understand the relevant statutory and nonstatutory curricula and frameworks, including those provided through the National Strategies, for their subjects/curriculum areas, and other relevant initiatives applicable to the age and ability range for which they are trained. Q21: Be aware of the current legal requirements, national policies and guidance on the safeguarding and promotion of the well-being of children and young people. Q30: Establish a purposeful and safe learning environment conducive to learning and identify opportunities for learners to learn in out-of-school contexts. There are three levels of health and safety training standards which cover the whole subject: Core level This is for all trainees and colleagues involved in design and technology. Specialist levels These relate to four fields of knowledge. Trainees and colleagues will be expected to demonstrate this level if they are working in that specialist area. Specialist Extension levels Trainees and colleagues will need to be trained in those specialist pieces of equipment and processes appropriate to their work.

Core level
In Health and Safety training, trainees and colleagues must demonstrate their ability to develop a culture of health and safety in their design and technology environment within the required school, local authority and national regulatory framework. Their personal and professional competence must be shown in their capability to undertake risk assessment and adopt appropriate teaching strategies to ensure safe working practices. A secure knowledge of equipment, processes, tools, materials and components is required before teaching others.

These are the 43 recommended minimum training standards for all trainees and colleagues in design and technology in secondary schools and similar establishments
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DEVELOPING A CULTURE OF HEALTH AND SAFETY

Trainees and colleagues must demonstrate that they:
1. are aware of BS4163 :2007 Health and Safety for Design and Technology in Schools and Similar Establishments and apply current safety legislation 2. can develop appropriate attitudes with learners in regard to health and safety 3. adopt a range of appropriate teaching strategies, understanding the common misconceptions, mistakes, possible risks and management issues with learners associated with design and technology activities, e.g. group work to reduce the amount of equipment being used 4. can plan and conduct lessons safely taking account of the size and nature of the class and their activities, e.g. interactions with individual learners are organised so that they are able to maintain an overview of the actions of the rest of the class 5. are aware of the potential risks associated with the presence in the room of non-specialist colleagues, e.g. non-specialist teachers, visiting adults, special educational needs (SEN) support staff

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6. are able to ensure the safety of themselves, the learners and other colleagues in the room, especially with regard to the use of protective clothing and equipment, e.g. ensuring that safety goggles are provided and worn when machining 7. know that they should regularly ensure that the environment is not a health and safety hazard and be able to organise working spaces to minimise risks 8. are able to monitor and review school policy in relation to current safety working practices Trainees and colleagues should ensure, when organising lessons, that: 9. floors are sound, clear of obstructions and non-slip 10. adequate and appropriate lighting conditions are maintained in work areas 11. adequate ventilation and temperature is maintained 12. tools and materials are stored safely 13. learners wear appropriate protective clothing when undertaking activities 14. adequate space is available for the activities being undertaken 15. adequate space is maintained between equipment and other work areas 16. regulations relating to the evacuation of rooms in the case of fire or other alerts are displayed and observed 17. equipment for the sole use of colleagues is secured in a way that learners are unable to use them 18. any statutory notices are placed clearly in workshops and both learners and colleagues are aware of the significance and content of these 19. first aid facilities are adequate 20. fire extinguishers are provided and that they are familiar with the correct type of fire extinguisher to be used in the event of a fire 21. COSHH assessments are made and appropriate action taken, e.g. if excessive dust is created in particular work areas, fitting of dust extraction and/or wearing of face masks 22. when using portable electric tools, leads are placed safely and that provision is made for low voltage or residual current devices (RCD) 23. when materials are being worked they should not impede walkways and not be a danger to learners or colleagues in surrounding areas 24. a supply of running water is available in order to quickly dilute any spillage of acids or caustic substances

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Trainees and colleagues must demonstrate that they:

25. are able to identify hazards, decide what might be harmful, evaluate the risks and decide what needs to be done, record significant findings and review their assessment 26. are able to undertake risk assessment to highlight hazards and determine the risks when planning and organising design and technology activities 27. for each planned design and technology activity, colleagues need to take account of the individual circumstances relating to the group of learners, the materials, components, equipment, processes and tools to be used and the environment in which it will be taught 28. on the basis of this information, analyse and evaluate the potential degree of hurt and damage, modifying plans where necessary in order to decide on the safe management of these activities 29. ensure that the dangers surrounding any hazardous substances are known and that the relevant safety practices are followed 30. ensure that the learners are informed of safety hazards when undertaking a particular activity and are also made aware of any action(s) which should be taken in the event of an accident 31. ensure that equipment is well maintained and regularly checked for safe use

Equipment, processes, tools, materials and components. Trainees and colleagues must demonstrate that they:
32. are aware of the regulations and guidance at national, LA and school level relating to the teaching of design and technology 33. understand and apply current legal requirements with regard to health and safety issues relating to the teaching of design and technology in schools 34. understand their responsibilities as employees and their employer's responsibilities towards them 35. understand their liabilities as teachers and the liabilities of the school's line management structure with regard to health and safety 36. have secure knowledge of, understanding about and capability to use equipment, processes and tools in a safe manner before they use them and teach their use to others 37. know and can apply appropriate regulations for the use and application of materials and components, taking account of factors such as storage, fumes, dust, microbiological hazard, skin contact and other allergic reactions 38. are aware of the regulations and guidance in using electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components and systems 39. are aware of the risks and potential dangers associated with the dismantling of existing products in order to carry out product analysis activities as part of the National Curriculum Programmes of Study 40. know what health and safety training is required, what learners need to be taught about health and safety and what records of individual training should be kept 41. are aware of the need to have specific training in order to use, and teach others how to use, certain tools and equipment, including potentially dangerous machinery 42. understand procedures to ensure that accidents and therefore liabilities are avoided 43. are aware that appropriate records must be kept on machine servicing

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HEALTH & SAFETY AWARENESS

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RISK ASSESSMENT

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Specialist Levels
These are the recommended minimum training standards for each of the designated fields of knowledge in design and technology and should be used in conjunction with achievement at the Core level.

Food Technology (including home economics) SFHS

CIEH or RIPHH Level 2 accreditation is considered an essential qualification for all food technology and home economics trainees and colleagues. Accreditation should be refreshed or renewed every five years. Similar awards in other countries will be acceptable. This will enable trainees and colleagues to demonstrate that they: know the causes and prevention of food poisoning are aware of the standards of personal hygiene required by food handlers are able to explain the importance of high standards in food environments and equipment understand the characteristics and potential for harm of bacteria know how to use refrigerators and freezers understand stock rotation know how to dispose of waste food without causing problems know the common pests found in food premises and how they can be controlled understand cleaning and disinfection procedures understand how food legislation affects people.

Advanced and Intermediate Food Hygiene Qualification When applying for the D&T Association accreditation or renewal of Secondary Food Health and Safety (SFHS) standards, holders of Advanced or Intermediate Food Hygiene qualifications issued by the CIEH or RIPHH should provide confirmation of their current status as trainers or tutors.

Trainees and colleagues must demonstrate that they:

1. hold current Level 2 or above Food Hygiene accreditation.

These include food and other materials used in the teaching of food technology e.g. packaging, cleaning materials, chemicals.

Specialist food technology trainees and colleagues must demonstrate that they:
2. can set up and maintain safe and hygienic procedures for the purchase, handling, storage and preparation of materials and ensure that learners carry out the procedures, e.g. checking 'use by' and 'best before' dates 3. understand and teach (at an appropriate level) the theory and practice underpinning food spoilage and food poisoning and about the methods used to prevent spoilage and contamination, e.g. the concept of shelfIife and food preservation 4. know that some materials cause allergic or intolerant reactions 5. know that some materials containing dangerous substances may only be handled by colleagues

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MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS

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FOOD HYGIENE AND SAFETY ACCREDITATION

Health and Safety Training Standards in Design and Technology

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Specialist food technology trainees and colleagues must demonstrate that they:
6. can plan, organise, supervise and manage practical food activities with due regard to hygiene and safety 7. can teach that for food to be safe to eat it must be prepared, handled and stored in the appropriate conditions and temperatures and in areas which are clean, free from infestation and contamination 8. can set up and organise procedures for dealing with items which carry contamination risks and develop learners understanding and practice about these e.g. cross contamination during food handling, storage and preparation 9. can teach about the safe setting up and maintenance of processes and production systems and their control, including quality control systems 10. understand, apply and teach, at an appropriate level, the concept of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) 11. can apply and teach hygiene and safety procedures and practices in the selection and use of tools, equipment and processes 12. understand the implications of using tools that are designed for domestic or industrial use in the classroom situation e.g. pressure cooker, wok, deep fat fryer, fridge freezer, electric hand tools, microwave cookers, cookers and portable cooking rings/hobs 13. have an awareness of regulations which have direct relevance to working with food, including the Food Safety Act (1990) 14. are aware that new equipment which may be introduced into schools may require risk assessment and that colleagues may require specialist accredited training before using in school, e.g. industrial based equipment and processes

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EQUIPMENT, PROCESSES AND TOOLS

Health and Safety Training Standards in Design and Technology

Accreditation Scheme
Introduction
The D&T Association with the support of the Training and Development Agency (TDA) and the National Advisers and Inspectors in Design and Technology (NAAIDT), higher education, schools and other professional groups developed this accreditation scheme. The D&T Association is the organisation responsible for the management of the accreditation scheme for health and training standards in design and technology. As a matter of good practice all design and technology trainees and colleagues should meet these national standards before they use, supervise or teach others to use the equipment, processes and tools described in this publication. Registered Design and Technology Health & Safety Consultants (RDTHSCs) accredited by the D&T Association have the major role in accrediting trainees and colleagues for meeting these health and safety standards. RDTHSCs are registered to make specific awards, e.g. a lecturer in primary design and technology may be able to award the Primary Health and Safety award (PHS), an adviser or lecturer in secondary design and technology may be accredited for all secondary awards. RDTHSCs do not necessarily have to do the training, however if they use other trainers it is their responsibility to ensure the training is of a high standard. All RDTHSCs are listed in the Directory of Health & Safety Accreditation Scheme Consultants on the D&T Associations website, www.data.org.uk. Trainees and colleagues wishing to transfer other recognised H&S certification into the D&T Association scheme should submit copies of their certificates to the RDTHSC. Additional awards can be added at any time through an RDTHSC for a fee of 10.00 and a new Accreditation Certificate with the new awards added will be sent to the applicant. It is the applicants responsibility to ensure their records on the database are kept up to date, and they should notify the D&T Association for example of any change of address. The Accreditation procedure is summarised below:

Health and Safety Accreditation procedure

RDTHSC advertises course or is contacted directly by training establishment/school/colleagues requiring training RDTHSC outlines cost of training: to cover tuition fees, venue costs, catering etc. and registration/accreditation fee (to be paid direct to D&TA) RDTHSC produces course register RDTHSC delivers training At end of the training, RDTHSC registers on-line all colleagues who have completed the training satisfactorily, providing details of areas to be accredited and confirming whether the accreditation is new or additional accreditation D&TA send pro-forma invoice to training establishment/school/applicant On receipt of payment, D&TA send Accreditation Certificate to applicant

Accreditation procedure
Trainees and colleagues are required to provide evidence of having met the Primary, Core, Specialist and Special Extension Level Standards appropriate to their job description, prior to accreditation by a RDTHSC. The RDTHSC will advise on the method of assessment and any training that may be required, and will make arrangements. On successful completion of the relevant standards, the RDTHSC will complete the accreditation application form on-line on behalf of the applicant. A copy of the on-line accreditation input form is provided in Appendix 1. The training establishment, school or employer will be sent a pro-forma invoice for 25.00 by the D&T Association. On receipt of payment, the applicant will be sent an Accreditation Certificate and User Name and Password for access to a section of the D&T Association website for accredited colleagues. The period of accreditation runs for five years and after four and a half years, colleagues will be informed that re-accreditation is due.

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Re-accreditation procedure
Re-accreditation is due every five years and accredited colleagues are sent a Primary or Secondary Reaccreditation audit form (as required) for completion, six months prior to the renewal date. Re-accreditation at the Primary, Secondary Core and Specialist Level Standards is based on evidence of a personal health and safety portfolio, checked and countersigned on the Re-accreditation audit form within the school. The D&T Association recommends that all colleagues should keep a design and technology health and safety portfolio as a personal record of their health and safety training and working practice in school, and recommends that this is updated on an annual basis as a permanent and cumulative record of on-going personal practice. Re-accreditation at the Secondary Specialist Extension Levels is based on evidence of attendance at relevant refresher training and colleagues are required to provide details of the training and the RDTHSC on the Secondary Re-accreditation audit form. RDTHSCs may combine different Specialist Extension Levels into relevant refresher training, e.g. on woodworking machinery, metalworking machinery, welding and casting processes as required. Copies of the Primary and Secondary audit forms are provided in Appendices 2 and 3, setting out the range of evidence to be collated. The Re-accreditation procedure is summarised to the right:

Health and Safety Re-accreditation procedure

4.5 years after accreditation, D&TA send re-accreditation audit form and pro-forma invoice for 25.00 to accredited colleague Re-accreditation audit form completed by applicant Primary, Core and Specialist Level Standards Based on evidence of a personal H&S Portfolio Specialist Extension Level Standards Based on evidence of attendance at appropriate refresher training Audit form countersigned by Subject Leader/Head of Department/Headteacher as appropriate School/applicant pays pro-forma invoice to D&TA Applicant returns completed re-accreditation audit form to D&TA On receipt of audit form and payment, D&TA send updated Accreditation Certificate to applicant

Cost of Accreditation
New Accreditation: 25.00 Additional Awards: 10.00 Re-accreditation (after 5 years): 25.00 These costs were set in 2008 and may be subject to change. Costs include registration by the RDTHSC, accreditation, updating changes to personal data, information updates and changes to guidance or regulations through the accredited section on the D&T Association website and written correspondence.

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Health and Safety Training Standards in Design and Technology

A guide to initial accreditation for health & safety in design & technology for secondary school departments
This guide is intended to provide trainees and colleagues in all areas of design and technology with an outline and check list of the initial accreditation process for design and technology departments in secondary schools. The publications listed below will be needed to manage the process effectively. Essential Health and Safety Publications H&S Training Standards in D&T, published by the D&T Association British Standards BS4163:2007 Health and safety for design and technology in schools and similar establishments Code of Practice Risk Assessment in Secondary School D&T Environments, published by the D&T Association Model Risk Assessments for D&T, published by CLEAPPS (or Local Authority/ employers equivalent) Accreditation is applicable to all colleagues working in the design and technology environment Before using or supervising D&T activities, all staff should be trained to the D&T Association Standards All staff should hold a current D&T Association Accreditation Certificate (valid for a five year period) All staff should have a D&T health and safety portfolio. The D&T Association recommend that a training and accreditation audit of staff certification should be carried out with an RDTHSC to establish training and accreditation needs within the school or department. Trainees and colleagues with other recognised H&S certification, wishing to transfer this into the D&T Association scheme, should show copies of their certificates to the RDTHSC. The D&T Association accreditation of staff within a school or department will generally involve an interview with each member of staff in their normal working area. On completion of the standards with each member of staff, the RDTHSC will enter the H&S Accreditation details on-line and the D&T Association will send the Accreditation Certificates to the applicants home addresses. Secondary Core Level Standards: All sections to be undertaken (Teaching Strategies elements are not essential for support staff, i.e. Technicians, LSAs etc.) All colleagues are required to assemble a D&T H&S portfolio as a personal record of their health and safety practice in school, see below for the range of evidence to be collated.

Specialist Level Standards: Training by D&T Association Accredited and experienced staff or by a Registered Design and Technology Health and Safety Consultant (RDTHSC) to be undertaken to the D&T Association standards. A directory of RDTHSCs is available on www.data.org.uk. Food Technology: All staff working with food should hold at least Level 2 Food Hygiene accreditation. Refresher training is required within a five year period. Full training is required if outside this period. Intermediate and Advanced certificate holders should obtain written evidence of accreditation. Resistant Materials: Training should be undertaken before using or supervising the use of any of the machines, equipment and processes listed. Systems and Control: Training should be undertaken before using or supervising electronics, pneumatics, mechanisms and structures. Textiles Technology: Training should be undertaken before using or supervising this focus area. Specialist Extension Level Standards: Training to be carried out by the RDTHSC or RDTHSC approved trainer on the 9 machine processes listed under the Specialist Extension level standards.

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