Industrial Technology and
Design Activity
Activity Scope*
*Due to the complex nature of ITD activities, additional sections can be completed on this word document and
uploaded to OneSchool as an attachment.
This Industrial Technology and Design (ITD) Activity Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment
(CARA) has been designed to document the risk assessment of specific ITD practical
activities, where several key elements (e.g. plant and equipment, hazardous materials and
manufacturing processes) have the potential to expose staff and students to foreseeable
hazards and risks.
Note: This risk assessment document is a guideline, and should be prepared in conjunction with the ITD CARA
Managing a Practical ITD Workspace. Depending on the nature of the activity, you may need to also consider CARAs
completed for other ITD activities and equipment such as: Chemical Hazards in the Curriculum, Compressed Air
Equipment, Electrics and Electronics, Fixed Machines, Mechanics, Metalworking, Plastics, Fibre
Reinforced/Composites or Plastics, Thermoforming, Portable Electric Power Tools, Soft Soldering, Spray Painting,
Welding, Electric Arc or Welding, Gas Heating and Cutting, or Woodworking.
The key elements of an ITD activity might include:
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the use of machinery, power
tools and construction materials
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physical exertion or manual
handling
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manipulating and processing
construction materials through
the fabrication of artefacts
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the use of, and exposure to,
chemicals, vapours and wood
dusts
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changeable workspace
environments
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the use of electrical power (both
AC and DC or 3-phase)
ITD Activity description
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Date modified: 30 January 2014
Overall Risk Level calculator
The overall risk level for a specific ITD activity will equate to the highest risk level of any key elements identified.
1. Identify and list the key elements associated with the delivery of this ITD activity.
2. Indicate if your school has previously completed and approved a risk assessment document for each item of
plant and equipment listed, for all hazardous materials listed, and for any other ITD CARAs incorporated within
this specific 'ITD Activity' CARA.
3. Indicate the Risk Levels (e.g. L=Low, M=Medium, H=High, E=Extreme) previously determined for each
assessment listed (as documented by your school).
4. Indicate if a 'Safe Operating Procedure' (SOP) is displayed on or near any potentially hazardous machinery,
equipment or portable power tool to be used in the delivery of this activity.
ITD Activity – Overall Risk Level
SOPs
Displayed
Assessment
Risk Level
5.
Details (optional)
4.
Give a brief description of each element of the activity
3.
Equipment, Materials and
Processes
2.
1.
Approved Risk
Assessment
5. Then you may give a brief description of each key element listed.
Note: The overall risk level will equate to the highest
risk level of any key element listed.
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Inherent Risk Level
When considering the inherent level of risk associated with this specific ITD activity, consider the following:
a)
the nature of the intended activity
b)
the participants involved
c)
the machinery, tools and hazardous materials to be used
d)
the environment in which the activity is occurring.
Ask yourself:
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Which groups of students would normally be
involved?
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Who will be planning and leading this activity?
Will extra supervision and support be required?
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Are there specifically designed ITD workspaces?
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Are all emergency management procedures in
place?
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Are all SOPs available and prominently
displayed?
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What plant and machinery or power tools would
normally be used by students in the delivery of
this activity?
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Have plant risk assessments been completed
(and remain current) for high to extreme risk
machinery and power tools?
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Have hazardous substance risk assessments
been completed (and remain current) for any toxic
materials, glues, solvents, oils, paints or
potentially dangerous gases likely to be used?
Minimum activity-specific qualifications for supervisors
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A registered ITD teacher with demonstrated competency and ability to undertake this activity (e.g. as
documented in an ITD staff profile), OR
A registered teacher with:
o a related trade background and formal trade qualifications, OR
o certified training in a course directly related to this activity and recognised experience working in an ITD
practical workspace, OR
A leader other than a registered teacher with expertise (formal trade qualifications) in a trade where appropriate
practical workshop skills were a component of the trade qualifications. Note: Under these circumstances, a
registered ITD teacher must take overall responsibility for this activity.
Activity-specific equipment/facilities
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Completed Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment for Managing a Practical ITD Workspace for each practical
workspace or classroom to be utilised in the course of this ITD practical activity.
Any other relevant completed Curriculum Activity Risk Assessments.
Activity-specific hazards/risks and suggested control measures
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Ensure the Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment for Managing a Practical ITD Workspace is adhered to.
Ensure that any other completed CARAs relevant to this activity are adhered to.
Ensure there is adequate adult supervision. Student numbers should be determined by the risk of the activity,
space available, tools and equipment used, ability of students, and experience of the teacher.
Ensure student “Workplace Safety Induction” is managed and documented (e.g. a licensing process).
Useful activity-specific links
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Chemical Hazards in the Curriculum – Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment guideline
http://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/carmg/doc/chemical-hazards-template.doc
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Chemical Hazards Guidance Notes
http://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/carmg/doc/guidance-notes.doc
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Compressed Air Equipment – Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment guideline
http://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/carmg/pdf/compressed-air-equip.pdf
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Electrics and Electronics – Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment guideline
http://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/carmg/pdf/electrics-and-electronics.pdf
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Fixed Machines - Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment guideline
http://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/carmg/pdf/fixed-machines.pdf
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Health and Safety – Hearing Protection Fact Sheet
http://education.qld.gov.au/health/pdfs/healthsafety/hearing-protection-factsheet.pdf
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ITD Plant/Equipment Resources for Education Queensland sites
http://education.qld.gov.au/health/safety/hazards/equip-resources.html#sop
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Managing a Practical ITD Workspace – Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment guideline
http://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/carmg/pdf/managing-practical-itd-workspace.pdf
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Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work – Code of Practice 2011
http://www.deir.qld.gov.au/workplace/resources/pdfs/noise-preventing-hearing-loss-cop-2011.pdf
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Mechanics – Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment guideline
http://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/carmg/pdf/mechanics.pdf
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Metalworking – Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment guideline
http://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/carmg/pdf/metalworking.pdf
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Plastics, Fibre Reinforced/Composites – Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment guideline
http://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/carmg/pdf/plastics-fibre-reinforced.pdf
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Plastics, Thermoforming – Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment guideline
http://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/carmg/pdf/plastics-thermoforming.pdf
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Portable Electric Power Tools – Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment guideline
http://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/carmg/pdf/portable-electric-tools.pdf
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Soft Soldering – Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment guideline
http://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/carmg/pdf/soft-soldering.pdf
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Spray Painting – Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment guideline
http://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/carmg/pdf/spray-painting.pdf
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Welding, Electric Arc – Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment guideline
http://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/carmg/pdf/welding-electric-arc.pdf
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Welding, Gas Heating and Cutting – Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment guideline
http://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/carmg/pdf/welding-gas-heating-cutting.pdf
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Woodworking – Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment guideline
http://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/carmg/pdf/woodworking.pdf
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