Learning to work safely: student activities
This section of the Making Technology Learning Safer web pages includes 45 Learning to work safely (LTWS) student activity worksheets which support the implementation of the new Stage 4 Technology (Mandatory) syllabus, Stage 5 Design and Technology and Industrial Technology as well as Stage 6 Design and Technology and Industrial Technology.
The worksheets have been developed to assist teachers in addressing safety-related aspects of the syllabus outcomes and content. The materials provide a range of activities.
Worksheet index
While the worksheets are subject specific there are a number that could be used for a range of technology subjects. Do not limit your viewing to the subjects you teach. You may find others that could be relevant.
When using the worksheets only print the number that you need at the time. The worksheets may be updated as OHS issues arise.
- Technology (Mandatory)
- Design and Technology 7-10
- Design and Technology 11-12
- Industrial Technology 7-10
- Industrial Technology 11-12
Technology (Mandatory) Years 7-8 syllabus
The worksheets for this subject are listed in table format. Each worksheet is provided in a pdf version or a Word version. The pdf version is more stable in formatting for printing purposes. The Word version can be easily modified. A pdf version of the worksheet with answers is also provided. The titles of the worksheets will give an indication of content.
| Worksheet | Worksheets | Answers | |
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| Assessing the situation (LTWS01) | 169 kb | 164 kb | 110 kb |
| Responsible and safe use of a range of tools, materials and techniques (LTWS02) | 114 kb | 142 kb | 41 kb |
| The safe use of hand tools (LTWS03) | 113 kb | 104 kb | 80 kb |
| The safe use of machines (LTWS04) | 74 kb | 80 kb | 43 kb |
| The safe use of materials (LTWS05) | 54 kb | 46 kb | 61 kb |
| Safe working and responsible behaviour (LTWS06) | 240 kb | 276 kb | 88 kb |
| Risk assessment (LTWS07) | 108 kb | 73 kb | 62 kb |
| Hazard identification (LTWS08) | 250 kb | 269 kb | 241 kb |
| Safety crossword (LTWS09) | 106 kb | 81 kb | 41 kb |
| Safety wordmaze (LTWS10) | 46 kb | 78 kb | 41 kb |
| Making technology learning safer (LTWS45) | 121 kb | 121 kb | |
Design and Technology 7-10
The worksheets for this subject are listed in table format. Each worksheet is provided in a pdf version or a Word version. The pdf version is more stable in formatting for printing purposes. The Word version can be easily modified. A pdf version of the worksheet with answers is also provided. The titles of the worksheets will give an indication of content.
| Worksheet | Worksheets | Answers | |
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Word version |
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| Safe working practices: Design and Technology Stage 5 (LTWS43) | 165 kb | 166 kb | 131 kb |
Design and Technology 11-12
The worksheets for this subject are listed in table format. Each worksheet is provided in a pdf version or a Word version. The pdf version is more stable in formatting for printing purposes. The Word version can be easily modified. A pdf version of the worksheet with answers is also provided. The titles of the worksheets will give an indication of content.
| Worksheet | Worksheets | Answers | |
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| Electrical safety: Preliminary Design and Technology (LTWS37) | 87 kb | 44 kb | 86 kb |
| Safe use of power tools: Preliminary Design and Technology (LTWS38) |
68 kb | 40 kb | 76 kb |
Industrial Technology Years 7-10
The worksheets for this subject are listed in table format. Each worksheet is provided in a pdf version or a Word version. The pdf version is more stable in formatting for printing purposes. The Word version can be easily modified. A pdf version of the worksheet with answers is also provided. The titles of the worksheets will give an indication of content.
| Worksheet | Worksheets | Answers | |
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| General | |||
| The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) (LTWS12) | 129 kb | 129 kb | 162 kb |
| Electrical safety procedures (LTWS14) | 102 kb | 126 kb | 73 kb |
| Personal protective equipment (PPE) (LTWS19) | 190 kb | 238 kb | 101 kb |
| Risk assessment scenario: Industrial Technology (LTWS44) | 112 kb | 190 kb | 121 kb |
| Building and construction | |||
| Risk management and building and construction: Building and construction: Industrial Technology (LTWS26) | 63 kb | 36 kb | 151 kb |
| Electrical safety in building and construction: Building and construction: Industrial Technology (LTWS27) | 83 kb | 80 kb | 65 kb |
| WorkCover: Outdoor structures and landscaping: Industrial Technology (LTWS28) | 62 kb | 41 kb | 158 kb |
| Lifting and carrying materials: Outdoor structures and landscaping: Industrial Technology (LTWS29) | 145 kb | 41 kb | 78 kb |
| Electronics | |||
| Elementary first aid procedures: Electronics (LTWS13) | 134 kb | 112 kb | 101 kb |
| Chemical safety and electronics (LTWS15) | 136 kb | 145 kb | 157 kb |
| Ferric Chloride Material safety data sheet | 80 kb | ||
| Engineering | |||
| Safe products, systems and environments: Engineering structures and mechanisms: Industrial Technology (LTWS39) | 57 kb | 52 kb | 80 kb |
| Basic first aid: Engineering structures and mechanisms: Industrial Technology (LTWS40) | 117 kb | 67 kb | 102 kb |
| Safe use of elementary tools, materials and equipment: Engineering structures and mechanisms: Industrial Technology (LTWS41) | 76 kb | 65 kb | 76 kb |
| Metal | |||
| Occupational health and safety and risk assessment: Metal machining (LTWS11) | 75 kb | 44 kb | 155 kb |
| Portable power tools: General metal: Industrial Technology (LTWS30) | 145 kb | 179 kb | 92 kb |
| Risk management strategies: General metal: Industrial Technology (LTWS36) | 77 kb | 63 kb | 140 kb |
| Hazards associated with LPG: Art metal: Industrial Technology (LTWS31) | 56 kb | 42 kb | 76 kb |
| Safe use of machinery: Art metal: Industrial Technology (LTWS32) | 64 kb | 49 kb | 64 kb |
| Risk management strategies: Metal fabrication: Industrial Technology (LTWS42) | 63 kb | 57 kb | 95 kb |
| Wood | |||
| PPE assessment: General wood (LTWS16) | 146 kb | 163 kb | 86 kb |
| Safe use of elementary tools: General wood (LTWS17) | 159 kb | 157 kb | 106 kb |
| Elementary first aid procedures: General wood (LTWS18) | 91 kb | 68 kb | 99 kb |
| OH&S risk management: General wood (Module 2) (LTWS20) | 97 kb | 258 kb | 96 kb |
| Safe use of equipment: General wood (Module 2) (LTWS21) | 73 kb | 63 kb | 90 kb |
| Emergency situations: General wood (Module 2) (LTWS22) | 152 kb | 157 kb | 61 kb |
| WorkCover: Cabinetwork (Specialised Module 2) (LTWS23) | 49 kb | 50 kb | 98 kb |
| Personal protective equipment (PPE) and cabinetwork: Cabinetwork (Specialised Module 2) (LTWS24 ) | 119 kb | 114 kb | 111 kb |
| OH&S issues and manufactured boards: Cabinetwork (Specialised Module 2) (LTWS25) | 58 kb | 52 kb | 97 kb |
Industrial Technology Years 11-12
The worksheets for this subject are listed in table format. Each worksheet is provided in a pdf version or a Word version. The pdf version is more stable in formatting for printing purposes. The Word version can be easily modified. A pdf version of the worksheet with answers is also provided. The titles of the worksheets will give an indication of content.
| Worksheet | Worksheets | Answers | |
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PDF version |
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| Industry study: Safety and WorkCover: Preliminary Industrial Technology (LTWS33) | 168 kb | 79 kb | 205 kb |
| Industry study: Basic first aid: Preliminary Industrial Technology (LTWS34) | 94 kb | 55 kb | 161 kb |
Safety in your Focus Area: HSC Industrial Technology (LTWS35) |
231 kb | 68 kb | 338 kb |
Glossary
A glossary of terms used in the Learning to work safely worksheets is available here as a reference.
Acknowledgements
The Technology Unit of Curriculum K–12 Directorate coordinated the development of worksheets involving extensive consultation. Advice was sought from the NSW Teachers Federation, other DET Directorates and an external machinery safety specialist.
The worksheets have been developed, reviewed and trialed by practising industrial arts teachers including:
Writing:
- Marisa Johnston, Fairfield High School
- David Shaw, Hurlstone Agricultural High School
- Greg Sheen, Glenmore Park High School
- Paul Stewart, Glendale Technology High School
Reviewing, trialing and photography:
- Epping Boys High School
- Endeavour Sports High School
- Homebush Boys High School
- Ingleburn High School
- Sydney Secondary College, Leichhardt Campus
- Liverpool Girls High School.
Photos
Photos used in the worksheets are taken in schools. Where there is a photo of unsafe practice the situation was staged to represent the unsafe activity. Students were supervised and were in no danger. Our thanks to the students and staff of Epping Boys High School, Homebush Boys High School and Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus.
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