PPE and Equipment
We always provided PPE for students to use, however this is of course on the basis that this is shared use. However, we also give you the opportunity to buy PPE for personal use, reducing the sharing of equipment and therefore the contact between learners. Personal PPE can be stored in student’s lockers. Some students like to do this and find it a good investment, particularly if they pursue engineering and science interests either beyond the school hours or after they leave us. Shared use PPE will continue to be available to students and disposable gloves and earplugs will be available for all students where appropriate.
- Goggles/Safety Spectacles – Please see the links below if you wish to purchase your own set of goggles/safety spectacles. Our team of technicians have sourced products which meet the required CLEAPSS and national safety standards. Science safety spectacles should be compliant with EN166 F or (EN) ISO 16321 C).
- Science Lab Coat/Engineering Overalls – There are no specific standards for these garments, but for ease of use we use white lab coats for Science at Key stage 5 when needed and blue overalls for Engineering. Garments can be stored in student lockers.
- Engineering Boots – These must have reinforced toe caps. The suppliers above often have these items in stock. Please bear in mind that boots require the CE mark and/or appropriate British or European standard e.g. EN345-1 S1P. Boots can be stored in student lockers and students must change into them in the Engineering Hall cloakroom. Boots will only be permitted to be worn once the student has presented them to the technicians, who will check for the required standard. Suggested Suppliers: