Health and Safety

The CCAD's health and Safety guidelines
The College recognises and accepts its responsibilities as an employer and as a service provider for securing the health, safety and welfare of its employees whilst at work, students on College premises, during study visits and work experience and for members of the public who use its premises.

The College will provide and maintain so far as is reasonably practicable:

• Work places, systems of work and equipment that are safe and without risk to health
• Safe arrangements for the use, handling, storage and transport of articles and substances
• A healthy working environment

•Suitable and sufficient information, instruction, training and supervision

•Training in programme-related procedures on processes and machinery which will occur during induction and throughout theprogramme

•To enable all employees and students to avoid hazards and to contribute positively to their own health and safety at work

•Instruction on emergency routes and exits, safe evacuation during emergency situations, and fire

assembly points, which will occur during induction and throughout the programme

Health and Safety legislation placesresponsibility on the individual to make him / herself aware of hazards and to follow recommended safe procedures. The legislation covers all staff and students. Students who behave or conduct themselves in a dangerous manner or do not demonstrate common sense are liable to be excluded from work areas. In particular, it is important that students realise they have a recognised legal responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work Act to:

•Comply with all College health and safety procedures to ensure their own safety and the safety of all others.

•Wear personal protective equipment required during College attendance

•Observe all instruction and training as required during College attendance

 
Taken from http://ccad.ac.uk/

 In the printing industry, manual handling (such as using different knives and guillotines), slips and trips, and the use of machinery are the most common types of accidents, contributing to approximately 25% of the overall accidents each, 75% as a group. The number of manual handling accidents can be lessened by proper training and instructional videos.

Given that any activity, substance or tool that may potentially cause harm is a hazard, being a designer is more dangerous than you would assume. Here is a list of hazards, how they could cause danger and how it could be prevented:

• Craft Knife - Can cause severe cuts by incorrect or careless use. This can be prevented by incorporating cutting mats, safety rulers and correctly holding the work.
• Paper Drill - Broken drill bits, incorrect and careless use can cause puncture wounds. This can be prevented by regularly checking and carefully cleaning the drill bits.
• Sanding Disks and Fretsaws - Injury can occur due to flying debris, inhalation of dust and allowing your hands to come into contact with the blade or abrasive surface. Safety goggles, aprons and dust extraction are vital here to combat the danger.

You should be familiar with the above symbols which mean eye protection must be worn, ear protection must be worn, danger high voltage and flammable respectively. 

Info taken from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/graphics/productionsystemrev7.shtml