Health and safety for design and technology

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BS 4163:2021+A1:2022 - Health and safety for design and technology

Health and safety for design and technology in educational and similar establishments - Code of practice

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What is BS 4163:2021+A1:2022 about?

This well established and widely used British Standard supplies comprehensive guidance on health and safety in design and technology facilities in educational settings. BS 4163:2021+A1:2022 is the latest amended version of the standard, superseding BS 4163:2021.

Who is it for?

• Secondary schools
• Further education institutes
• Local authorities
• Teacher training establishments
• Manufacturers and distributors of machinery for use in educational establishments
• Architects and designers of educational buildings

What does it cover?

• Recommendations for planning services, equipment and machinery in design and technology facilities in all types of educational establishments
• Supply and safe use of equipment, machine tools, materials and chemicals
• Personal protection and safety management, with particular reference to the hazards involved
• All teaching and preparation areas including food, catering, textiles, graphics, electronics, technology, woodworking, engineering and computer areas

Why use BS 4163:2021+A1:2022?

• Contributes to the prevention of accidents and dangerous occurrences in design and technology areas
• The only standard that ties together current health and safety legislation, codes of practice and guidance into one document
• Supports the quality assured training and accreditation scheme run by the Design and Technology Association
• Assures employers that employees are appropriately trained in accordance with health and safety legislation
• Develops teachers health and safety expertise and risk management

What has changed with the A1:2022 amendment?

• The Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) for exposure by inhalation to wood dust has been changed
• Guidance on the use of hot melt glue guns has been added