From time to time CLEAPSS receives enquiries from schools about recommendations, to meet health and safety standards, made following commercial health and safety inspections of design and technology facilities and equipment.

Model Health & Safety Codes of Practice in D&T for Local Authorities & other School & College Employers - Customisable version

This short guide covers the safety considerations that should be taken into account when using items that use Lithium Ion batteries, such as portable powered tools, e-bikes and other cordless equipment.

This guide explains how to develop a set of safety cards using the MRATs for information.

These can then be displayed on, or near, the piece of equipment or machine, to help remind users of the safety considerations.