ART UNIT 3 & 4

Occupational Health and Safety

It is important to work safely through out the year, no-one wants to be unable to complete the year
due to injury!

Occupational Health and Safety in the Art Study Design.

Unit 3: They use appropriate health and safety practices with respect to the impact of their arts
practice upon themselves and their environment.
Unit 4: Students employ appropriate health and safety practices in the development of their
practical work.
Below are some links to Australian Goverment Policies.
This task sheet acts as a brief overview, please read through the websites below for more detailed
explinations.
- http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/principals/spag/curriculum/pages/teachingtecharts.aspx
- http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/secondary/technology/safety/student_activities/index.htm
CLASSROOM SAFETY
There are three main distinctions or issues regarding OH&S for arts practices.
- Chemical
- Physical
- Psychological
Chemical
- Keep lids on paints, chemicals, and solvents to prevent spreading of harmful fumes
- When working with paint fumes make sure there is adequate ventilation in the classroom. If there
is no way for you to open a door or window to fresh air do not continue to work in that space. This
applies for at home and in the classroom.
- If it is not raining or windy outside feel free to use any fixatives outside.
- No food is to be eaten in the art classrooms.
Physical
- If using laptops or anything with a cord make sure the cord is not a tripping hazard for yourself
and other students
- Tie back long hair.
- Make sure your ears are protected when using nosiy tools.
Pyschological
- Make sure you get enough sleep. Overtired students are more prone to accidental but harmful
mistakes.
- Take care of yourself! If you need help please do not hesistate to ask your teacher.