Working safely (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Flashcards

To identify hazards & implement control measures before work starts

Hot items, electrical risks, bright flashes, sharp items, flying debris

Entrapment in machinery, tripping/slipping, working at heights

Toxic substances (fumes, spillages) & excessive vibrations

Keep work area clean and organised at all times

Last line of defence when other safety measures aren't enough

Red circular symbols showing forbidden actions

Blue circles showing required actions to follow

Yellow triangular symbols alerting to potential dangers

Care of Substances Hazardous to Health