Ds31 1.2

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Course Code|Course Title|Assignment No. and Name |
DS31|Diploma in Home-Based Childcare Unit 1|2a Keeping children safe and healthy|

This is a Risk Assessment of a domestic setting to be used for childminding, the children will have access to the following rooms/areas:

Hallway/Stairs
Downstairs Toilet
Dining Room
Kitchen
Lounge
Bedroom
Garden

Possible hazards and risks for each room/area are detailed below:

1. Hallway/Stairs – Access to the stairs, risk of falling.
2. Downstairs Toilet – Risk of chemical poisoning (bleach and cleaning chemicals); access to contaminated water from the toilet bowl.
3. Dining Room – Risk of shock from electrical sockets; radiators that may get very hot to the touch; cupboards with
Hallway/Stairs – Install safety gates at the top and bottom of the stairs.
2. Downstairs Toilet – Remove and lock away all chemicals; install a toilet lock to prevent toddlers being able to access the toilet bowl.
3. Dining Room – Fit socket covers to all accessible electrical sockets; install childproof locks on all accessible cupboards; fit radiator covers to prevent burns.
4. Kitchen – Install a safety gate; install childproof locks to all accessible cupboards that may contain chemicals or breakable items; keep plastic bags out of sight and reach; fix safety film to the glass door; keep all appliances and flexes pushed to the back of surfaces (toaster, microwave, kettle); keep a fire blanket in a sensible place in easy reach in emergencies.
5. Lounge – Fit socket covers to all accessible electrical sockets; fit radiator covers; apply an anti-slip underlay to the rug; tidy the TV cables out of reach and sight; apply stickers at child eye level on the glass patio doors to prevent children running into them.
6. Bedroom – Fit socket covers; radiator covers; ensure window locks are always used to prevent children falling