This guide describes the things that should be considered when selecting and using eye and face protection in D&T, food and Art.

Useful, brief guidance on when RPE is needed in D&T and science, what sort of RPE is availab le and what is suitable, and requirements for training and face-fitting.

As the corona virus pandemic has evolved, some D&T departments have been making face shields for health workers to use. The materials below should be considered prior to embarking on such an activity.

This edition of Futureminds has been put together during the Covid19 lockdown. There are articles from DATA, the Textiles Academy, British Nutrition Foundation, Food Teachers Centre, Learnbylayers, STEM centre, and Boyd Education. There is also the news from CLEAPSS and the smallprint.