Health & Safety Portfolio of Evidence

Sophie Brewer
University of East London
2009/2010
 Risk Assessment – Ockendon School 2010
Potential Who is at risk? Existing Control Risk Preventative Responsibilities
Hazard Measures Rating Measures

Use of sewing Students Safe size classes Medium H&S reinforced Teacher
machines Machines only set up through teaching.
for use when teaching Worksheets
lesson. completed at
Electrical equipment beginning of term for
regularly checked. students to indentify
own knowledge.
All hair tied back and
loose clothing
removed before use.
Powerpoint slide of
H&S rules left up
during practical's.

Use of iron Students PAT tested Medium Stored away useless Teacher and support
One person use at a needed. staff of individual
time H&S reinforced students.
Sink available in room through teaching.
in case of accidents
until first aider can
attend.
Use of scissors Students H&S carrying scissors Low Storage box used with Teacher
taught individual holes for
Signs in classroom each of the scissors
about safety when so can be identified if
carrying scissors any lost or missing
Thread machine up correctly

• Needle can be changed by

loosening this screw with
hand or special screw driver
• Threading of the machine is
shown through arrows . The
bobbin thread can be
brought up by lowering the
needle using the
handwheel.
Understanding the sewing machine
• Stitch length
• Stitch width
• Stitch selector
• Tension
Ensuring Safety
• To ensure the machines
are not used when
there is no supervision
part of the machine is
taken away.
• In this case the bobbin
case and foot pedal are
removed and put into a
securely locked
cupboard.
Portable Appliance Testing

PAT tests are carried out annually on all electrical equipment

 Weekly Cleaning Schedule
Day Cleaning
• Rooms are cleaned
Monday •Cleaning of tables
and sides once everyone has left
•Hoover room
Tuesday •Cleaning of tables • Signs are always used
and sides
•Hoover room for wet floors etc.
Wednesday •Cleaning of tables
and sides • Procedures for more
•Hoover room harmful substances
Thursday •Cleaning of tables
and sides enclosed in section 6.
•Hoover room
Friday •Cleaning of tables
and sides
•Hoover room