Safety and Standards Flashcards
Define Quality Assurance…
It is the GUARANTEE OF QUALITY.
When do you need to check the quality of your product in industry?
1) As it is being designed
2) During manufacture
3) At the end of manufacture
What do you ensure when evaluating your design ideas?
That it meets all criteria in the initial brief and design specification, it must be fit for purpose, suitable for your target market, safe to use/wear and is well made.
When carrying out tests to evaluate your designs, you must make sure that the tests are…
They must be relevant i.e help you make decisions about the end product
It must be a fair test and carried out on all fabrics under the same conditions
What does QC (Quality Control) check?
Size, appearance, form, colour, flammability and performance
Give three examples of a technical test?
Abrasion testing
Stretch (elasticity) testing
Crease recovery testing
Why are regulations put in place?
To look after customer interests
What is a standard?
An agreed specification that sets out precise criteria to ensure the reliably and quality of a product or service.
Who regulates standards?
British Standards Institution (BSI)
For Europe it is the European Committee for Standardisation
Are standards voluntary?
Yes, however some laws and regulations refer to standards making them compulsory
What does the BSI Kitemark tell consumers?
That the product has been tested against nationally recognised standards
Which symbol is the manufacturers self-declaration that the product meets minimum requirements?
The Conformité Européene (CE) Symbol
What factors must all Children’s products consider?
- They mustn’t have any choking hazards
- They mustn’t contain materials that could melt/ catch on fire 🔥
- Dyes, paints and inks must not contain harmful substances or allergens
- Fastening must be safe and easy to use 👕
Name one regulation applied to children’s textile products
Nightwear Safety regulations 1️⃣9️⃣8️⃣5️⃣
What must be carried out before making a product?
A RISK ASSESSMENT
