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When using a sharp knife for cutting you should use a cutting board.

Health and Safety

Stay safe while designing and making in KS2 D and T. Learn how to use tools, materials, and workspaces sensibly so you can build confidently and avoid accidents.

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Fascinating Fact:

Carry scissors, compasses, and other sharp tools carefully. Point sharp ends down and away from people.

In KS2 D and T, health and safety means spotting risks and working carefully when you plan, make, and test products. Safe habits include using tools the right way, keeping your space tidy, and following instructions when working with electricity, heat, or sharp equipment.

Key Terms

Risk: The chance that something could cause harm or an accident.
Hazard: Anything that could be dangerous, such as a sharp blade, hot glue, or a trailing wire.
Protect: To keep yourself and others safe by using equipment correctly and following rules.

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What does health and safety mean in KS2 design and technology?

In KS2 D and T, health and safety means recognising hazards, reducing risks, and using tools and materials responsibly so everyone can work safely while making and testing products.

What are common hazards in a KS2 D and T classroom?

Common hazards include sharp tools, hot glue or hot surfaces, spills on the floor, loose clothing near moving parts, and trailing cables that could cause trips or damage.

How can I stay safe when using tools in D and T?

You can stay safe by listening to instructions, using the right tool for the job, cutting away from your body, keeping fingers clear, and carrying sharp tools with points down and away from others.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

What should work surfaces be cleaned with before preparing food?

Antibacterial cleaner

Water

Sugar and water

Shampoo

Antibacterial cleaners can kill most germs

2 .

When using a sewing machine you must keep your fingers away from what?

The material

The foot pedal

The cotton

The needle

The needle could cause a lot of damage!

3 .

When passing a pair of scissors to someone how do you hold them?

With the handles facing the person you are passing to

With the pointed end facing the person you are passing to

With the pointed end facing to the left

With the pointed end facing to the right

Never pass anyone the sharp end of scissors or anything else that is sharp!

4 .

When using a sharp knife for cutting what should you use?

A glove

A cutting board

A fork

You should never use sharp knives

Cutting boards protect work surfaces from the sharp blade

5 .

When designing and making an electrical product what type of power is safest?

Battery

Mains electric

Gas

Petrol

Batteries don't carry as much electricity as the mains supply

6 .

Before handling food you should always do what?

Eat a small amount

Ask a teacher to help

Wipe your hands on your jumper

Wash your hands

You have to clean any germs or dirt from your hands before touching food

7 .

What type of battery can get hot when short-circuited?

AA battery

AAA battery

Rechargeable battery

All of the above

As with all electricity, you must be careful when working with batteries

8 .

Why must you be careful with a glue gun?

They are very expensive

You will get into trouble

You can burn yourself

You could stick the wrong things together

Glue guns can get very hot

9 .

When taking hot food from an oven what should you use?

A damp cloth

A piece of paper

An apron

Oven gloves

These are specially made so that you will not burn yourself

10 .

What must you never do with a sharp object?

Run

Walk sensibly

Cut material

Carefully pass to your friend

If you fall you could stab yourself

Author: Amanda Swift (Primary School Teacher & Educational Content Developer)

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