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

The use of disinfectants to attempt to destroy microorganisms which may be present on surfaces etc in food technology areas.

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.

The cutting of metals by means of a plasma arc that produces a high-temperature stream of ionised gas capable of cutting metal. Hand-held torches usually use compressed air as the gas but mixtures of argon and either hydrogen or nitrogen may occasionally be used.