Health and safety common mistakes

Common mistakes

• Ignoring Risk Assessments

  Students often overlook the importance of conducting thorough risk assessments before starting a project.

  Fix itAlways conduct a risk assessment to identify potential hazards and implement control measures to ensure safety.

• Ignoring Safety Data Sheets

  Students often overlook the importance of reading Safety Data Sheets before using materials.

  Fix itAlways review the Safety Data Sheets to understand the hazards and safety precautions associated with materials.

• Neglecting User Feedback

  Failing to incorporate user feedback during the design process can lead to unsafe or uncomfortable products.

  Fix itEngage users throughout the design process to gather insights and improve safety and usability.

• Ignoring safety standards

  Students often overlook the importance of safety standards in product design.

  Fix itAlways reference relevant safety standards and legislation when discussing product safety.