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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.
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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
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- You need to be able to 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.
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Which of the following is a key requirement of the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)?
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The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) mandates that employers must ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety, and welfare of their employees.
Key terms
- Hazard: A potential source of harm or adverse effect on a person or persons.
- Control Measures: Actions taken to eliminate or reduce the risks associated with hazards.
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Ignoring Risk Assessments: Always conduct a risk assessment to identify potential hazards and implement control measures to ensure safety.
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