This guide covers the handling of chemical spills in D&T, food and art. The majority of chemicals used in these areas, are considered hazardous but, because they are used in small quantities only, do not represent the same level of risks as chemicals in science.

A polyester resin, dissolved in styrene, is hardened by mixing with a catalyst. The resin is often used with glass-fibre reinforcement to give glass-reinforced plastic (GRP). Small scale repair kits use similar materials but with the catalyst supplied as a paste.

This is a short guide explaining the use of a washing machine in a school and is a response to a number of helpline queries regarding the laundering of textiles in a school.

This guide details what should be done if someone in D&T, food or A+D falls ill and vomits in the room.