Year 7 Theory Lesson 1: Workshop Safety & PPE

Curriculum Links

SCSA Design and Technologies (Years 7–8 band): Technologies and society — social, ethical and sustainability considerations in designed solutions (ACTDEK029, ACTDEK030); Materials and technologies specialisations — characteristics and properties of materials, tools and equipment (ACTDEK031, ACTDEK034).

Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework: Teaching and Environments — respectful, culturally safe practices and routines in the workshop.

Focus: Rules, hazards, PPE selection, and safe behaviour in shared spaces.

Reading: Workshop safety & PPE

Workshop safety keeps everyone protected while we learn and create. We identify hazards, follow rules, and use personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and closed shoes. Clear instructions and respectful behaviour help prevent injuries.

Before using tools, we check that they are in good condition and set up correctly. We tie back hair, remove jewellery, and keep workspaces clean. These habits support safe, inclusive learning for everyone.

Safety also means looking out for others and reporting problems. We care for our shared environment by turning off machines properly and storing materials safely.

Spelling Bank

Here are 20 words from the reading for spelling practice:

  • workshop
  • safety
  • protected
  • hazards
  • rules
  • equipment
  • glasses
  • hearing
  • instructions
  • behaviour
  • injuries
  • condition
  • workspace
  • inclusive
  • reporting
  • machines
  • materials
  • storage
  • environment
  • respectful

Example Sentences

  1. Workshop safety starts with wearing the right PPE.
  2. We follow rules and report hazards to keep everyone safe.
  3. Clean workspaces reduce injuries and improve focus.
  4. Good instructions help us use tools correctly.
  5. Inclusive behaviour makes the workshop safer for all.
Fill in the Blanks (Using words from the reading)
1. We wear __________ like safety glasses and hearing protection.
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2. Keeping the __________ clean helps prevent injuries.
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3. We follow safety __________ and respect others.
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4. Tools must be in good __________ before use.
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5. We __________ hazards and report problems.
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Multiple Choice Questions
1. PPE helps students:
2. Which is a good safety habit?
3. Clean, organised spaces:
4. Before using a machine you should:
5. Respectful behaviour in the workshop means:

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