A typical health and safety policy for a Technology and Design department should include information on the following issues.

Procedures for:

• maintenance of machinery and equipment;
• reporting equipment failure and unsafe conditions;
• reporting accidents (no matter how trivial);
• maintaining first aid facilities;
• use,control,storage and disposal of hazardous substances;
• introducing new substances and equipment;
• emergencies.
  

Information on:

• risk assessments (carried out as per BS4163:2000, Section 2);
• who is permitted to use specified equipment;
• who is permitted to supervise pupils;
• the type of work that cannot be left for use of substitute teachers;
• the health and safety training successfully completed by all members of staff.
  

Expected practice with respect to:

• daily checks;
• safety instruction prior to the use of equipment and machines;
• locking off power in unsupervised workshops;
• use of protective measures;
• everyday maintenance of machines and equipment;
• keeping workshops and stores clean and free from obstructions.