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GL225 PUWER guide
Administration
This guide explains some of the regulations that effect machines and powered equipment used in D&T.
PUWER is taken into account in the MRATs and other guides, but we thought this may help to show why the regulations are important.
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powered equipment 01
New Resource - 2 Nov 2023
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GL253 - Suppliers who are associate members of CLEAPSS
Administration

The individuals, companies and organisations listed in this document are associate members of CLEAPSS.

They are permitted to display the CLEAPSS logo with the text “Associate Member of CLEAPSS” This means they have access to CLEAPSS guidance and can therefore check if their goods or services are in line with our current advice.

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tablesaw
Updated - Updated list of suppliers - 24 Oct 2023
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GL405 Monitoring air quality in D&T
Administration
This guide explains how to monitor the air quality in a D&T space, to help to ensure that users avoid breathing in dust and fumes.
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image of air quality monitor 01
New Resource - 7 Jun 2023
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GL404 Noise Levels in D&T
Administration
This guide has been developed to help schools ascertain when to monitor potentially dangerous noise levels.
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image of microphone 01
New Resource - 6 Jun 2023
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PS005 - Waste disposal contractors
Administration
A regularly updated list of contractors that will remove hazardous and other waste materials from schools. Includes brief advice on choosing the most appropriate.
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CLEAPSS DT Logo
Updated - Updated list of companies - 5 Apr 2023
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GL245 Ceramics in schools
MRATsAdministrationProjects
This summarises all the current safety advice associated with teaching ceramics in schools. It includes storing handling and disposing of materials, using and maintaining kilns and ceramics machinery.
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various ceramic items
Updated - Various updates throughout - 24 Mar 2023
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GL402 Open Evenings in D&T
Administration
This short guide illustrates the things that should be considered when putting together activities that take place at school open evenings and similar functions.
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image of food room 01
New Resource - 16 Feb 2023
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E262 - Storage of chemicals in D&T
Administration
This customisable document offers information on the hazards associated with chemicals commonly used in D&T departments, and can also be used as a stocklist.
CLEAPSS strongly recommends that any D&T teacher or technician with limited or no experience of  these chemicals should consult with their science colleagues.

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Yellow flammables cabinet
Updated - Added note regarding dichloromethane - 1 Feb 2023
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GL342 Eye and Face protection in D&T, Food and Art
Administration
This guide describes the things that should be considered when selecting and using eye and face protection in D&T, food and Art.
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safety sign for eye protection
Updated - Additional explanation of level of eye protection, page 2. - 1 Feb 2023
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G077 - Secondary-aged Pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND)
Administration
A wide-ranging guide which will be of use to teachers in mainstream and special schools. There are sections on teaching science to students with cognitive and learning difficulties, behavioural and emotional difficulties, communication difficulties, sensory and physical difficulties and hypersensitivity. There is an overview of managing the teaching of these children, including adapting rooms, and the legislation which covers their education.
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soldering station
Updated - Minor revision / update to section on use of Bunsen burners. - 6 Oct 2022
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