Risk

Safety Method

Using a table saw is capable of

cutting a limb and the sawdust
produced can enter someones eye.

This was remedied by having a responsible

father) help with the cutting and we used fa

Using a soldering iron to connect

electrical components can severely
burn a persons body, leading to first
or second degree burns

This was remedied through having prior kn

the dangers of soldering. A course at this s
included in the tech subject teaches how to
solder.

Using a 3D printer can severely burn

the hands if the hot plastic comes
into contact with a hand or arm.

While printing, we kept our hands away fro

drivers, belts and printed plastic until after
construction.

Electrical wiring can, if done

incorrectly, lead to burns or other
injuries, caused by either a short
circuit or by physically touching the
power source.

The electrical circuit part of both the tech c

IntoScience was used and all power source
removed while all wiring occurred. Whilst w
responsible adult supervised and acted app
ensure our safety.

Sharp objects are dangerous and can

injure, dismember or kill a person if
handled and used incorrectly.

All sharp objects were carefully handled in

that the cutting edge was positioned away
personnel and handled under adult supervi

Risks and how they were addressed