Health and safety | AQA 7552

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Students should be aware of, and able to explain, health and safety procedures related to products and manufacturing, including: • knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), and how it influences the safe manufacture of products • control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and safety precautions that should be taken with relevant materials • safe working practices and identifying potential hazards for the school or college workshop and industrial contexts • safety precautions that should be taken with specific manufacturing processes • the concept of risk assessment and its application to given manufacturing processes.
Understand why some materials, adhesives and finishes are hazards.
Safety in products and services to the customer.
Students should be aware of, and able to explain, how designers and manufacturers ensure products are safe for consumers to use, including: • legislation used to protect consumers and its impact on product design, eg Consumer Rights Act (2015), Sales of Goods Act (1979) • the British Standards Institute (BSI), and how specific products might be tested to meet safety standards • measures to ensure the safety of toys, eg Lion Mark • advice to consumers: • manufacturer’s instructions • safety warnings • aftercare advice.

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Understand Key Legislation: Familiarize yourself with key health and safety legislation such as the Health and Safety at Work Act and COSHH.
Understand Material Properties: Familiarize yourself with the properties and hazards of materials you are likely to encounter in product design.

Ignoring Risk Assessments: Always conduct a risk assessment to identify potential hazards and implement control measures to ensure safety.
Ignoring Safety Data Sheets: Always review the Safety Data Sheets to understand the hazards and safety precautions associated with materials.

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