Mixing cement, sand and water. Mixing lime putty, sand and water, Using mortar for bricklaying and similar processes. Mixing cement with aggregate to form concrete. Using plaster-based fillers such as Polyfilla

Explains in some detail the hazards and risks which gloves can protect against, and when gloves are unnecessary. Describes the sort of gloves which might be used in school science and how to identify them.

This document contains list of the detailed workshop maintenance that should be scheduled in D&T, including daily, weekly and termly checks. 

In this issue we have a range of articles covering topics such as the new D&T GCSE, food teaching, online resources, additive manufacturing, material technology, robotics and some advice about safety with sanders.