What is a user code and how does it apply in managing safety in schools?
User Code 1: All staff in schools will have an individual user code. This code will be used to identify those staff approved to use particular equipment. This code will effectively restrict access to equipment on the basis that staff have the required level of competence to manage the risks involved in using a particular piece of equipment. This code will generally be based on the curriculum or administrative area that a person works in. The User Code 1 for teachers of technology subjects will be TAS. User Code 2: This code relates to particular groups who may access equipment and is labelled the cohort code. All equipment in a school has been assessed and categorised according to the level of risk posed by that equipment. The category of the equipment indicates the teaching or administrative level at which the equipment can be safely used. • Category ‘X’ equipment is banned from schools, • Category ‘Tch’ is limited to teacher demonstration, • Category ‘11,12’ is restricted to year 11/
