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. 

Use of a high-power laser to cut plastics, rubber, wood, card and textiles under computer control as an example of CAD / CAM.

This guide has been written to support staff who are managing these areas, and identifies the aspects that must be considered when managing safety.

In this edition we give you the latest on development of the new GCSE for D&T and overview of the latest training availbe from CLEAPSS. There's some helpful advice on workshop maintenance including sing QR codes. We provide a range of resources to support food and textiles and a project idea to make your own “motorised vehicle” in 10 easy steps as well as the usual health and safety updates.