INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGYTIMBER
ASSOCIATED THEORY
TOPIC 1
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH &
SAFETY (OH&S)
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH &
SAFETY (OH&S)
What is “Occupational Health & Safety”?
This term is used to refer to the physical
environment where people work, and includes
the school, where children learn. It is aimed at
providing a safe environment for people to
work and learn.
Whilst Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)
must be implemented in every department in
the school, this topic is directed specifically at
the woodwork rooms.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH &
SAFETY (OH&S)
Occupational Health and Safety can be ensured by using
a process that takes steps to:
identify known hazards in the workrooms of the
TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM areas
assess the risks that may result as a result of the
identified hazards
decide on preventative measures to help minimise the
level of those risks
implement the appropriate preventative measures
evaluate the effectiveness of the preventative measures
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH &
SAFETY (OH&S)
Describe the correct dress that should be worn at all
times when in the woodworking room.
Shoes
Leather, fully covered with a non-slip sole.
Loose clothing Tucked in, and tie removed.
Apron
Full length, and tied back or front.
Jewellery “Hanging” jewellery removed.
Long Hair Tied in a pony tail & tucked in, or restrained
in a hair net.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH &
SAFETY (OH&S)
When should eye protection be worn?.
Safety glasses or goggles should be worn
when operating all machinery.
Why?
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH &
SAFETY (OH&S)
When should ear muffs be used?
When using loud machinery for extended time.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH &
SAFETY (OH&S)
Why is it dangerous to run in the woodwork
room?
You may stumble and fall and strike sharp machine
edges or slip on sawdust.
What other behaviour is strictly banned in the
room, because of the possibility of accidents?
Practical jokes can lead to serious injuries.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH &
SAFETY (OH&S)
How can you reduce the risk of tripping or
stumbling in the room?
Remove off-cuts of timber and sweep up sawdust
after every lesson.
What special precautions should be taken with
portable power tools?
Keep the power lead free of moving parts and
check the plug and lead for damage.
Check to see if the tool has a current safety
compliance tag.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH &
SAFETY (OH&S)
Why is it dangerous to operate the lathe when it
has the guards removed?
The guards prevent contact with moving pulleys
and belts.
finger entrapment
pulleys
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH &
SAFETY (OH&S)
When should guards be removed from
machines?
Stop the machine. Remove the guard and make
adjustments to pulleys and belts.
When should they be replaced?
Before turning the machine back on again.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH &
SAFETY (OH&S)
Accidents often occur when using machinery if
the operator loses concentration. What causes
this?
Other students talking to the operator can easily
distract them.
What is a common cause of accidents with the
band saw?
The operator does not ease pressure when the
timber “breaks through” at the end of the cut.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH &
SAFETY (OH&S)
When using chisels and gouges what care
should be taken to prevent accidents?
Both hands should always be behind the cutting
edge.
What type of fires can the fire extinguisher in
the woodwork room be used on?
The extinguisher is rated for flammable liquid and
electrical fires.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH &
SAFETY (OH&S)
How do you know if the extinguisher is fully
charged?
There is a small plastic tag which must be removed
before the extinguisher will operate.
What is the signal for a school evacuation?
Continuous short bursts of the school bell.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH &
SAFETY (OH&S)
What hazards are associated with dust in the
woodwork room?
Wood dust can cause respiratory problems. Saw dust
in a confined space may combust. Some wood dust
may be cancerous.
Describe the correct way to lift heavy objects?
Bend your knees and
keep your back straight.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH &
SAFETY (OH&S)
Accidents should be reported immediately to
the teacher. Why?
The teacher is able to render first aid and ensure
that injuries are promptly treated.
Why should all cuts and abrasions be covered
with surgical dressings?
To prevent the risk of
infection and minimise the
spread of infectious diseases.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH &
SAFETY (OH&S)
How should “foreign bodies” be removed from
the eye?
Non impacted items can be removed by flushing.
Embedded items require medical attention.
What is an eye wash?
A method of flushing a saline fluid across the
eyeball.
How can it be performed?
With a small eye cup or, a plastic squeeze bottle, or
splashing water from a tap.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH &
SAFETY (OH&S)
Squeeze Bottle
Using an eye
cup to flush
the eye with
saline.
An eye wash station.