Legal Responsibilities

Legal Responsibilities

1. Workshop safety

   • proper use of equipment. eg. hands behind chisel
   • seek permission before using machines
   • maintain equipment and report any fults
   • maintain a tidy workshop, keep material stacked or put away neatly
   • machines are to be used by one person at a time
   • stay outside the yellow guide lines while a machine is in use
   • no running

2. Design safety

   • strong material and joint so that it does not break
   • smooth surface, no extruding pieces or wood
   • joints designed so that nails will not be exposed
   • uses no toxic material or finishers, varnish ect.
   • rounded edges and corners
   • four legs with wide base for stability to prevent it from tiping

3. Personal safety

   • safety spectacals
   • leather shoes
   • closed in shoes
   • tied up hair
   • no lose clothing
   • remove jewellery
   • ear protection in certain circumnstances