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There are a few minor changes throughout, most notably in section 3, which contains updated information on risk assessment and technicians.  \n3.1 Introduction  \nThe science team comprises the head of science, teachers and technicians all of whom have a role in health and safety. Communications among team members are vital but not always simple. A department needs communication systems which enable all views to be heard and valued equally.  \nTechnicians often deal with larger quantities of materials and, usually, heavier loads than teachers or students. Their health and safety can be at risk if they rush their work, suffer constant interruptions and work in cramped conditions.  \n3.2 Communication  \n3.2.1 General  \nTechnicians should have access to the employer’s and departmental health and safety policies. They should also be provided with information concerning relevant health, safety and welfare issues that the department and teachers receive from employers and professional bodies such as the ASE, CLEAPSS or SSERC.  \nTechnicians should be given access to, and taught how to use, both model (general) and any special risk assessments endorsed by their employer.  \nTechnicians should be given the relevant training to work safely in accordance with health and safety policies.  \n3.2.2 The technician at departmental meetings  \nTechnicians should be encouraged to be present at departmental meetings (see Topic 1) especially when the health and safety policy or particular health and safety matters are discussed. If meetings are after the technician’s day ends, heads of department should consider a flexible working hours arrangement or perhaps even arrange paid overtime. Minutes of meetings should be available for those technicians who are not present.  \nHeads of department should try to arrange departmental meetings when all members of the department can attend. If this is not possible, any items which are of specific concern to technicians should be dealt with when they can be available. Technicians should feel that they can be proactive in these meetings and, if they have any items of concern, these should be included on the agenda, not relegated to any other business at the end of the meeting. When a new course with new practical work is being planned, the involvement of technicians can be invaluable in highlighting areas where health and safety issues may arise for themselves, students and other staff, on the availability of resources and the need for any further training. Items that involve health and safety to which technicians can contribute in departmental meetings are listed below.  \n􀂃 How proposed alterations to the departmental health and safety policy could affect technical staff.  \n􀂃 Ways in which experimental procedures can be altered to solve practical problems.  \n􀂃 Effects on technicians’ safe-working practices brought about by alteration to the timetable.  \n􀂃 Accidents or incidents that could have resulted in an accident which a technician has witnessed.  \nASE Health & Safety Group  \n􀂃 Problems in the day-to-day working of the department which may affect a technician’s health and safety such as late requests or laboratories left in a hazardous condition.  \n􀂃 Resourcing a new course, syllabus or teaching scheme.  \n􀂃 State of equipment (e.g. safety spectacles) and materials in the laboratories.  \n􀂃 Updates on loss of equipment (e.g. scissors) and materials (e.g. magnesium ribbon) through theft.  \n3.2.3 Technician issues that a head of department should be aware of  \na) Technicians must have access to personal protective equipment (see Topic 5) . 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