What is this standard about?
This code of practice sets out the most up-to-date health and safety requirements for the teaching of design and technology in schools and other educational establishments.
Who is this standard for?
- Heads of design and technology in schools
- Health and safety managers in educational facilities
- Health and safety consultants
- Teachers, students and workshop leaders
- Manufacturers of design and technology tools for schools
Why should you use this standard?
This code of practice provides recommendations and guidance for personnel responsible for planning services, equipment and machinery plus those who might use design and technology facilities, in all types of educational establishments.
It gives clear guidance for personnel who are responsible for planning services, machine tools or machine handling, and for anyone who is involved with the various design and technology facilities.
“Design and technology in schools” refers to all teaching and workshop areas where materials are manipulated and processed. These include building services, food preparation equipment, textile machinery and accessories, electronics, plastics-working machinery and woodworking, motor vehicles workshops and computer areas.
What’s changed since the last update?
This is a revised code of practice and has been systematically updated by experts in line with technological, educational and health and safety developments.