Why should scissors never be carried with the blade pointing out?

Because you might walk into someone and injure them.

Why should pins and needles be kept in a secure place?

Because they are sharp and can be dangerous.

Explain why you should only put the sewing machine plug into the socket and switch it on after you have set the machine up.

You could hurt yourself while setting the machine up if you accidently press on the foot control.

Why should coats and bags be stored in the correct place?

They are a tripping hazard if they are left out in the classroom.

How can chairs be dangerous?

If you don't keep chairs pushed into the table people can trip over them. If you swing on your chair you can hurt yourself.

Why should you always walk slowly around a design and technology classroom?

It is very dangerous to run around because people can be holding sharp objects or working on sewing machines.

There should only be one person operating the sewing machine. Why is this VERY important?

It is very important that the person operating the machine is the person sewing on the machine. If not a needle could go through someone's finger.

Explain why the electrical leads should be to the right of the sewing machine.

The leads must not go across the front of the machine because they could get tangled in the machine and electrocute someone.

The foot control should be placed well under the bench. Why?

It can be a tripping hazard if it is not placed under the bench.

Long hair should be tied up when using a sewing machine. Why?

Long hair can get caught up in the machine when you are sewing if it is loose.

If you wear glasses for reading, you should use them for sewing. Why?

You need to be able to see clearly what you are doing when you are using the sewing machine.

Why should you concentrate on what you are doing when you use a sewing machine and not talk to/look at your friends?

If you lose concentration then you can get hurt using the sewing machine.

Why is it important to have the sewing machine directly in front of you and not too far away from you.

So that you can see properly what you are doing.

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Question	Answer
Why should scissors never be carried with the blade pointing out?	Because you might walk into someone and injure them.
Why should pins and needles be kept in a secure place?	Because they are sharp and can be dangerous.
Explain what could happen if you do not use a hot iron properly.	You could get burnt.
Explain why you should only put the sewing machine plug into the socket and switch it on after you have set the machine up.	You could hurt yourself while setting the machine up if you accidently press on the foot control.
Why should coats and bags be stored in the correct place?	They are a tripping hazard if they are left out in the classroom.
How can chairs be dangerous?	If you don't keep chairs pushed into the table people can trip over them. If you swing on your chair you can hurt yourself.
Why should you always walk slowly around a design and technology classroom?	It is very dangerous to run around because people can be holding sharp objects or working on sewing machines.
There should only be one person operating the sewing machine. Why is this VERY important?	It is very important that the person operating the machine is the person sewing on the machine. If not a needle could go through someone's finger.
Explain why the electrical leads should be to the right of the sewing machine.	The leads must not go across the front of the machine because they could get tangled in the machine and electrocute someone.
The foot control should be placed well under the bench. Why?	It can be a tripping hazard if it is not placed under the bench.
Long hair should be tied up when using a sewing machine. Why?	Long hair can get caught up in the machine when you are sewing if it is loose.
If you wear glasses for reading, you should use them for sewing. Why?	You need to be able to see clearly what you are doing when you are using the sewing machine.
Why should you concentrate on what you are doing when you use a sewing machine and not talk to/look at your friends?	If you lose concentration then you can get hurt using the sewing machine.
Why is it important to have the sewing machine directly in front of you and not too far away from you.	So that you can see properly what you are doing.
Why do you have to be really careful with a quick unpick?	Because it is very sharp.

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