Health and Safety within DT/Engineering
Health and safety is a topic of great importance in the subject of DT and Engineering. It is also assessed in many KS4/5 qualifications. The links below have been identified by a DT teacher as being relevant to implementing and teaching health and safety within DT/engineering.
HSE Website
Website of the Health and Safety Executive. Contains masses of information about the subject.
DATA - health and safety
Link to the health and safety section on the Design and Technology Association website.
Technology Student - health and safety
Excellent webpage with lots of useful information and activities linked to health and safety in DT.
Noise Safety
A lesson plan, with resources that teachers learners about Noise Safety.
Electrical Safety *suitable for home teaching*
An article that could be used to help teach learners about electrical safety.
7. Safety in Gas Appliances
A booklet that could be used to help teach learners about safety when using gases. Contains information for teachers and learners.
Oil Rig Risers (BP)
A lesson based on a case study of health and
safety in the oil and gas industry. Could be used to put health and safety into a 'real world' context.
Are You a Good Scientist?
A set of resources focusing on ethics and safety in Science. Could be adapted for use in DT/Engineering lessons.
Safety in the Lab
Article about health and safety in a a science lab. Contains information also relevant to DT/Engineering. Could be used to highlight issues to learners.
Radiation and Health
Article highlighting the dangers of radiation.
Government Legislation website
Government website which could be used to access health and safety legislation.