Wk 4 Responsible & Ethical Design, Designing Sustainable Products & Solutions PDF

Responsible & Ethical Design, Designing Sustainable Products & Solutions Mission: D.E.S.I.G.N.E.D. Responsible & Ethical Design A responsible design… Is one which will not harm the user, other people or the environment. What are some examples? Responsible & Ethical Design An ethical design…...

Responsible & Ethical Design, Designing Sustainable Products & Solutions Mission: D.E.S.I.G.N.E.D. Responsible & Ethical Design A responsible design… Is one which will not harm the user, other people or the environment. What are some examples? Responsible & Ethical Design An ethical design… Ethical Consideration Is one which supports the 1. Privacy accepted values, beliefs 2. Public Acceptance of Designs and customs of society. 3. Ownership of Designs 4. Advertising and Marketing of the Design 5. Ethics in Research & Testing 6. Designs involving Genetic Engineering 7. Exploitation during the Making of Design Products 8. Financial Mismanagement if Design Projects Designing Sustainable Products & Solutions Resources are… Categories of Resources The things designers use to develop 1. Hardware their design projects. 2. Software 3. Essentialware 4. Wetware Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders: A Brief History Mission: D.E.S.I.G.N.E.D. Impact on Society & the Environment Mission: D.E.S.I.G.N.E.D. Work Health & Safety Mission D.E.S.I.G.N.E.D Work Health & Safety The law in NSW regarding the safety for people in the workplace is called the “Work Health & Safety Act 2011” and is often called simply “WHS”. The WHS law aims to encourage persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) and workers, to maintain, monitor and improve the health, safety and welfare of everyone in the workplace. The WHS 2011 requires PCBU to consult with workers on matters affecting their health, safety and welfare. It provides three options for doing this: ○ WHS Committees (HSC) ○ WHS Representatives (HSRs) ○ Other agreed arrangements. Work Health & Safety A NSW Government body called “Workcover” manages the State’s workplace safety and has the power to give large penalties for unsafe work practices. WorkCover released the following statement to show the seriousness of workplace safety: “The workplace in NSW kills more people than road accidents” Hazard Identification A ‘hazard’ is something which could harm people. Examples of hazards include: ○ Scrap materials left on the floor ○ Machines which could through particles into the eyes of the user ○ Sharp tools such as scissors, needles, pines, chisels, saws, knives ○ Hot materials, machines and tools such as cooking stoves, saucepans, hot metal, welding machines, poker burners and irons ○ Chemicals such as paints, lacquers, glues and solvents ○ Cutting machines such as saws, sanders and routers Hazard Identification When a health or safety hazard has been identified in the workplace, removing or controlling the hazard should be a priority in the WHS program set up by the PCBU and/or the WHS committee (HSC). ‘Risk’ is the chance of harm, loss or danger to someone or something. Where it is not reasonably practicable for the risk to be eliminated, the PCBU must minimise risks implemented in a series of steps. Controlling Risks in the Workplace Work Health & Safety Emergency Procedures Know the location and how to use the fire extinguisher, fire blanket, first aid box and emergency stop buttons for machinery. Learn evacuation procedures. Get help as soon as possible and report all accidents even if you think they are only minor. Personal Safety Always wear safe clothing such as an apron and solid shoes. Do not have loose clothings, jewelry or long hair which is not covered or tied back. Do not work in unventilated areas and make sure you wash your hands when finished. Do not allow any chemicals to touch your skin. Safe Practices Always listen to instructions. Do not play or fool around in the workshop. Keep the work area clean and tidy. Always use tools for the correct purpose and only after you have been shown how to correctly use them by your teacher. Machine Safety Never use a machine if you have not been shown how to operate it by your teacher. Do not operate machines without a teacher present in the room. Make sure all machine guards are in place before switching on the machine. Only the operator is to be in the machine safety zone when operating the machine. Use the workshop safety glasses when using tools and machines requring eye protection. Electrical Safety Keep the power lead away from the work area. Check that the machine switch is off before switching on at the power point. Do not use electrical tools or power leads which are damaged. All plug-in electrical tools and electrical leads must be inspected, tested and tagged every 12 months in schools and 3 months on a construction worksite. Do not use out of date electrical tools or power leads. Report all damaged electrical equipment immediately.