Health+and+Safety

You need to be aware of safety issues in the classroom as well as in the Textiles and Clothing industry. = Classroom = In the classroom there are rules that you need to follow in order to work safely.
 * Know the safety clothing to use when using dyes or chemicals. - gloves and aprons
 * Keep chemicals and dyes locked away. Know COSHH regulations and symbols
 * Tie hair up and keep loose clothing away from machines
 * Correct safety procedures for using equipment such as sewing machines, irons and overlockers. - Set up correctly, turn off when not in use, make sure that cords are not tangled.
 * Check that the machine is not damaged before use.
 * Risks from equipment such as scissors and needles.
 * Risks from trip hazards such as bags on the floor.
 * Consideration of how any product that you make can be used safely.

I have seen one exam where they asked you to identify the Toxic and Flammable symbols.

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