Title
Health and safety for design and technology in schools and similar establishments - Code of practice
Executive summary
Health and safety for design and technology in schools and similar establishments.
Abstract
This British Standard code of practice provides guidance for persons responsible for planning services, equipment and machinery and for persons who may use these in design and technology facilities in schools and similar establishments.
This code of practice is primarily for protection of students, employees, student teachers, and parental assistants across the full range of design and technology teaching areas. Implementation of this code of practice is not a legal requirement but it does provide one means of demonstrating that reasonably practicable steps have been taken to minimize risks from the machinery, equipment, processes, and materials used.
This code of practice is intended to be a useful guide to teachers in design and technology establishments, and should contribute to prevention of accidents and dangerous occurrences. It is recommended that employers and employees incorporate the recommendations of this code of practice into their working environment.
Type
Code of Practice
History and related standards
This British Standard supersedes BS 4163:1984 which is withdrawn.
