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Design/Technology Quiz - Safety Rules and Hygiene (Questions)

This KS1 Design and Technology quiz helps children learn simple safety rules, hygiene habits and careful ways to use tools.

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Fascinating Fact:

Washing your hands before cooking helps stop germs from getting onto food.

In KS1 Design and Technology, children learn how to work safely when making, designing and preparing simple products. This topic helps pupils understand careful tool use, tidy workspaces, classroom rules and clean routines.

Key Terms

Safety: Making choices that help stop people getting hurt.
Rule: An instruction that helps people know what they should do.
Hygiene: Keeping people, tools and work areas clean and safe.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What safety rules do KS1 children learn in Design and Technology?

KS1 children learn to listen to adults, use tools carefully, keep their work area tidy and ask for help when needed.

What does hygiene mean for young children?

Hygiene means keeping clean during activities, especially when using shared equipment, preparing materials or working near food.

Why are safety rules important in KS1 lessons?

Safety rules are important because they help children work sensibly, avoid accidents and look after themselves and others.

Try These Related Quizzes

1.

Freddie’s teacher says: ‘A varied diet is good for you.’ Which of these is a varied diet?

[ ]	Cake, biscuit and crisps
[ ]	Salad, sandwiches and fruit
[ ]	Chips, burger and extra fries
[ ]	Fruit, fruit juice and a smoothie

2.

Freddie’s teacher says: ‘Exercise is good for you.’ Which one of these is NOT exercise?

[ ]	Cycling
[ ]	Running
[ ]	Swimming
[ ]	Sitting

3.

Freddie’s teacher says, ‘Hygiene is very important.’ What does she mean by hygiene?

[ ]	Washing every day and cleaning your teeth
[ ]	Keeping everything clean in the kitchen
[ ]	Always washing your hands after you have been to the toilet
[ ]	All three of these

4.

Freddie’s teacher says: ‘Don’t forget the rules on electrical safety.’ Which of these are rules to keep you safe?

[ ]	Never play with plugs and sockets
[ ]	Never touch anything electrical with wet hands
[ ]	Never spill drinks on anything electrical
[ ]	All three of these

5.

Freddie’s teacher tells the class about the safety rules outside. Which of these are electrical safety rules?

[ ]	Never play in or near an electrical sub-station
[ ]	Never go near electrical poles and pylons
[ ]	Never fly a kite near wires
[ ]	All three of these

6.

Alice is at school. She has designed a small wooden box. She needs to cut four pieces of wood. Her teacher shows Alice how to use a saw. Alice does not want to cut herself. What should Alice do?

[ ]	Saw the pieces of wood very carefully
[ ]	Never saw any pieces of wood
[ ]	Not make the box
[ ]	Always get someone else to saw pieces of wood

7.

Jack is at school. He is making a box. The teacher tells everyone to put on goggles. What should Jack do?

[ ]	Put his goggles on the back of his head
[ ]	Put on his goggles
[ ]	Swing his goggles round his head
[ ]	Not put on his goggles

8.

Bilal is helping his mum to cook. His mum gives Bilal an apron. Why should Bilal wear an apron?

[ ]	Because aprons look good
[ ]	To keep his clothes clean and the kitchen hygienic
[ ]	So he will look like a chef
[ ]	So he can clean his dirty hands on it

9.

If something goes wrong or doesn’t look right, what should you do?

[ ]	Tell a grown-up you trust straight away
[ ]	Only tell your friends
[ ]	Tell no one
[ ]	Keep it to yourself

10.

Why are there so many safety rules?

[ ]	To stop you doing things
[ ]	So you can enjoy life, and be safe and well
[ ]	To make life boring
[ ]	To stop everyone enjoying themselves

Design/Technology Quiz - Safety Rules and Hygiene (Answers)

1.

Freddie’s teacher says: ‘A varied diet is good for you.’ Which of these is a varied diet?

[ ]	Cake, biscuit and crisps
[x]	Salad, sandwiches and fruit
[ ]	Chips, burger and extra fries
[ ]	Fruit, fruit juice and a smoothie

What do you like to eat in a varied diet?

2.

Freddie’s teacher says: ‘Exercise is good for you.’ Which one of these is NOT exercise?

[ ]	Cycling
[ ]	Running
[ ]	Swimming
[x]	Sitting

Which sort of exercise do you like best?

3.

Freddie’s teacher says, ‘Hygiene is very important.’ What does she mean by hygiene?

[ ]	Washing every day and cleaning your teeth
[ ]	Keeping everything clean in the kitchen
[ ]	Always washing your hands after you have been to the toilet
[x]	All three of these

What other ways can you keep things clean and hygienic?

4.

Freddie’s teacher says: ‘Don’t forget the rules on electrical safety.’ Which of these are rules to keep you safe?

[ ]	Never play with plugs and sockets
[ ]	Never touch anything electrical with wet hands
[ ]	Never spill drinks on anything electrical
[x]	All three of these

If in doubt, keep away and tell a grown-up

5.

Freddie’s teacher tells the class about the safety rules outside. Which of these are electrical safety rules?

[ ]	Never play in or near an electrical sub-station
[ ]	Never go near electrical poles and pylons
[ ]	Never fly a kite near wires
[x]	All three of these

There’s a lot to remember: enjoy yourself, but stay safe

6.

Alice is at school. She has designed a small wooden box. She needs to cut four pieces of wood. Her teacher shows Alice how to use a saw. Alice does not want to cut herself. What should Alice do?

[x]	Saw the pieces of wood very carefully
[ ]	Never saw any pieces of wood
[ ]	Not make the box
[ ]	Always get someone else to saw pieces of wood

Sometimes we have to use tools that can be dangerous. Always ask a grown-up, and make sure you are very careful and follow all the safety rules

7.

Jack is at school. He is making a box. The teacher tells everyone to put on goggles. What should Jack do?

[ ]	Put his goggles on the back of his head
[x]	Put on his goggles
[ ]	Swing his goggles round his head
[ ]	Not put on his goggles

Always follow sensible instructions. Keep to the safety rules

8.

Bilal is helping his mum to cook. His mum gives Bilal an apron. Why should Bilal wear an apron?

[ ]	Because aprons look good
[x]	To keep his clothes clean and the kitchen hygienic
[ ]	So he will look like a chef
[ ]	So he can clean his dirty hands on it

Bilal must wash his hands before he starts cooking

9.

If something goes wrong or doesn’t look right, what should you do?

[x]	Tell a grown-up you trust straight away
[ ]	Only tell your friends
[ ]	Tell no one
[ ]	Keep it to yourself

Always tell a grown-up you trust straight away

10.

Why are there so many safety rules?

[ ]	To stop you doing things
[x]	So you can enjoy life, and be safe and well
[ ]	To make life boring
[ ]	To stop everyone enjoying themselves

Have fun, but keep safe!