Health & Safety in the Textiles Room

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Health Safety in the Textiles Room

• This PowerPoint will help you understand what
  health and safety issues you need to consider
  when working in the textiles room.

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What do you need to consider when sewing?

• Sewing machines should be sited with care so that
  leads and work will not obstruct a gangway, and
  so that the operator will not be knocked by
  persons passing by. Machines should be on a firm
  table or worktop at an appropriate height.
  Lighting needs to be to a standard which is
  appropriate to detailed work.

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What you need to think about when using
electrical equipment

• Regularly examine flexes, plugs and sockets. Take
  particular care to examine the lead to the foot
  control, which can be damaged easily. Remove the
  plug from the socket before making any
  adjustments or changing needles. The risk of
  injury to fingers is especially high when
  re-threading the machine.

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Washing, Drying and Ironing

• 2.1 All machines must be used strictly in
  accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
  Tumble dryers must be ventilated to the external
  air to prevent excessive condensation build up.
• 2.2 Irons can cause serious burns, and pupils
  must be carefully supervised while ironing. It
  is a good idea to use an ironing board attachment
  to hold the cable out of the way.
• 2.3 It is essential for children to be taught
  about the flammability of fabrics. Teachers
  should ensure that flame retardant materials are
  used for making childrens night clothes, noting
  that the legal requirement includes trimmings,
  threads and linings as well as fabrics. Cookery
  aprons and soft toys should also be flame
  retardant.

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