Theme: A Safe Environment

There is an increased awareness of the importance of safety in

the home for both adults and children. Items such as personal

alarms, child locks, burglar alarms, warning devices, temperature

alarms etc. help to create a safer environment.

With reference to the above theme, design and make a device

that will improve personal safety in the home. The device must

incorporate a mechanical or electrical or electronic system.

Draft Sample Thematic Brief - Ordinary Level

A Child’s Safety Stair-Gate Alarm

Personal Attack Alarm

Medicine Cupboard Alarm

Bath Alarm

Bath Alarm

Ultrasonic Child Monitor

Car Security Alarm

Aid for the elderly

Modelled Door Alarm

Modelled Door Alarm

Household Temperature Indicator

Intruder Alarm

Alarmed CD Rack

Rain Sensor

Alternatively used as a Bath Alarm

Mouse Security Trap

Alarmed CD Storage Box

Automatic Door Security Device (Pic Control)

Display Stand fitted with an Alarm

Alternatively used as an alarmed Trophy Display

Dummy Camera for House Security

Jewellery Box Alarm

Desktop Safe

Poker Set Alarm

Door Combination Lock

A Trap Door Security / Alarm

A Trap Door Security / Alarm

Automatic Attic Light – safety exit ‘on’ for a fixed time

A Fridge Door Alarm

A Blind Persons Aid: Full-Cup indicator / alarm

A Blind Persons Aid: Full-Cup indicator / alarm

A Handicapped Persons Aid: Pouring a Kettle

Security Window Alarm

Home Security Gate

A baby Bottle Temperature Sensor

A Bicycled Safety Light

‘Safe Cycling’ – Bicycle Indicators

A Car Break-Down Warning Triangle

A Car Break-Down Warning Triangle

Safe Parking

A Guide Cane with LED Indicators

A Farming Traffic Warning Signal

A Tractor Tilt Alarm

A Tractor Tilt Alarm

A Child Safety Alarm

A Personal Attack Alarm

Project: DIY Aid (Ladder Stand-off)My project is unique as it is easily attached to a range of ladders. Existing products on the market do not have the facility of a work station to place items on such as paint and DIY tools whilst working at height. My product is located on the ladder rungs through a spring loaded clamping mechanism. The GRP tray is placed in position when the ladder has been erected. The materials used for the whole construction are durable and lightweight.

A Ladder – safe work station

Brief: Performing DIY activities from ladders or other supports at height can present numerous safety problems. Research a range of DIY activities undertaken around the home, including a risk assessment, and design and make a product which will make the activity or activities easier and safer.

Description: After initial research I discovered that most tasks performed on a ladder were dangerous to the user and others. The main hazards involving ladders are falling equipment and an unstable ladder. I decided the main features of my design should be an unobtrusive storage tray and a levelling device set at the 72° required to set the ladder at the correct angle every time. Important aspects to the design are cost, convenience, durability, and that it be weatherproof, lightweight, compact and suitable for all ladders.

A Safety Ladder

Brief: Designing for People with a Disability Design an easy-to-use, lightweight and attractive desk to meet the needs of Robert, an eleven-year-old boy with cerebral palsy. The desk is for use on a wheelchair in school and at home.

A Safe Desk-Top