Health and Safety
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how industry ensures the safety of manufacturers and consumers.
Key learning points
- Industry follows Health and Safety regulations to protect employees in the workplace.
- Industry follows strict standards to ensure products are safe before reaching consumers.
Keywords
Personal Protective Equipment - also known as 'PPE' - anything worn by workers to protect themselves against workplace hazards
Risk assessment - a way of assessing the potential dangers and planning to minimise these
Quality control (QC) - checks made on a product before, during and after its production so it meets quality and safety standards
British Standards Institute - also known as 'BSI' - an organisation that sets standards to ensure product safety and quality
Common misconception
Product safety is only about consumer protection.
Industry safety also includes protecting workers.
Teacher tip
Use examples of BSI standards to show how industry takes responsibility for safety beyond just legal requirements.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match these words to their definitions:
Something that has the potential to cause harm.
The likelihood of causing harm.
An action taken to reduce or eliminate a risk.
Q2.Match each method of product analysis to its correct description:
Gathering customer opinions and experiences
Examining durability, safety, and function
Comparing products from other businesses
Q3.Which of the following materials would not be suitable for a child’s lunchbox?
Q4.Materials with high are resistant to changes in shape or size under pressure.
Q5.What is the safest way to handle a sharp tool, like a craft knife, in the workshop?
Q6.Why do everyday products, like toys and electrical appliances, have to meet safety standards?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is an example of PPE?
Q2.The process of identifying and managing potential dangers is called ...
Q3.Match the keyword with the correct definition:
Equipment used to protect workers
The process of identifying hazards
Ensuring products meet safety standards
The organisation setting product safety standards
Q4.What is the main purpose of quality control in manufacturing?
Q5.Put the following steps in the correct order for ensuring product safety:
Q6.The is an organisation that sets standards for product safety, quality, and reliability.
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