Health and Safety Procedures

In line with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015: 

Everyone on site must take reasonable care for their own health & safety and consider other people’s health and safety when on site. 

Everyone must comply with ASP’s Health and Safety policy and procedure.   

There is a risk of silicosis from dust inhalation so you must: 

Clean up only with water and a sponge (no dry brushing).  This applies for both clay and glaze cleaning. 

When cleaning or working with glazes please use rubber gloves as some glazes are caustic 

Buy a dust mask to use in the studio.  The best respirators to use are the ones that seal around your face with replaceable cartridges rated to prevent silica dust inhalation.  

When you are using the glaze booth or wax booth always put the fan on. 

To prevent electric shock always use dry hands when turning electrical equipment on and off. 

 A bag of clay is heavy, lift properly without using your back like a crane or ask someone for help. 

 Open shoes are a hazard, covered shoes should be worn at all times. 

 Be careful when you enter the kiln shed. Some kilns can be very hot during and after firing. 

 A First Aid Kit is located in the studio next to the wedging table and in the office building in the dining area beside the exit.

 Report any accidents (even minor ones) to the office. (forms can be found in class folders and beside the first aid kits)