Safety on the Work Site

Why safety matters

In the Junior School CBC (KICD), Pre-Technical Studies opens with safety because every practical task, from woodwork to building, carries risk. Safe habits prevent injuries and protect equipment.

Common hazards

• Sharp tools such as saws and chisels.
• Slippery or cluttered floors.
• Electricity and exposed wires.
• Dust, fumes and loud noise.
• Falling objects and unsafe ladders.
• Fire from flammable materials.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Safety signs

• Red: prohibition or fire equipment.
• Blue: a compulsory action, such as wear goggles.
• Yellow: warning of danger.
• Green: safe condition, such as an exit or first aid point.

General workshop rules

1. Listen to and follow instructions.
2. Keep the floor clear and tools in place.
3. Use a tool only for its correct job.
4. Never play or run in the workshop.
5. Report broken tools and accidents at once.

Basic first aid

• For a cut: wash the wound, press with a clean cloth to stop bleeding, then cover.
• For a burn: cool under running water for at least ten minutes.
• Always call the teacher or an adult for help.

Worked example

You see sawdust and an oily rag on the floor near a lit stove. Hazards: slip, fire. Action: sweep up the dust, place the rag in a metal bin, and inform the teacher.

Try it

• Identify three hazards in your classroom or home workshop.
• Match each PPE item to the body part it protects.
• Draw one safety sign of each colour and say what it means.