1.3 A risk assessment is identifying a hazard which may cause harm and doing everything possible to stop that hazard hurting anyone,
This is managed in the work setting by caring out a risk assessment. The risk assessment will include a list of any hazards, assessing the likelihood of the hazards posing a risk, estimating the severity of the consequences.
2.1 By having a safe but challenging environment is very important for children and young people; this is because it allows them to expand in their knowledge …show more content…
and for them to experience new and exciting new things. Allowing the child to enter the challenging environment gives them ability to learn
2.2 A hazard is everything that can cause harm such as chemicals and electricity
Whereas risk is the rating that demonstrates chances that someone will be hurt by the hazard
2.3there are different types of potential hazards that you need to be aware of in the work setting for example physical hazard Food safety, personal safety .fire All locks must be catches and so that stop children leaving the building
3.1 Non –medical incident fir, gas, leaks, chemical, spills, missing children
3.2 A.
Fires sound the Alma, Evacuation the building Head count the children do not leave the children unattended
B security incidents there should never be any unauthorised person in a childcare setting .in my work setting we have an alert system if door are opened .any who does not work in setting and they should sign visitor book. Reporting the non-know persons and securing the area keeping the children safe
C Emergency incidents summoning help Giving clear instructions, evacuation procedures, reporting action take in regard to missing children
Making use all the other children are safe and with responsible adults
Making sure any external exits are secure
Informing the person in charge
4.1The child may complain to the teacher that they don’t feel well or they feel tired, the child’s appearance maybe they look tired, pale and worn out. Also the child may have a fever,
sickness.
4.2 Some children may not be able to tell you when they need medical attention and Often children and young people can become seriously ill very suddenly for example
Vomiting or Child is unconscious
Wounds that will not stop bleeding
4.3 If I thought a child needed medical attention I would firstly call out to shift leading that day notify that a child needs attention? I would naturally follow direction of the adult and do exactly as they tell me to.
5.1 All incidents should be recorded in details .the settings management will have decided what incidents should be recorded. These should always include bullying and fighting and security incidents.
Records should include. The child name, the time and location of the incident, what triggered the incident? The nature of the incident, witnesses
5.2in my setting we have particular documentation for recording accidents in accident, emergencies and illness
Any existing injuries that a child arrives at the setting with
The type and location of any injury
The action takes at the time, any action take later and by whom
The circumstances of the accident name of any adults and children involved and witnesses including the contact details of the witnesses.
6.1 Infection only passes between people if the conditions are right for the bacteria or virus .putting barrier in the path of the infection can be fairly easy
Good hygiene practice Wash your hand and coughing your mouth when you sneezing. Use clean environment including toys and equipment.
6.2 In our setting we have personal protective clothing and equipment that can protect you and others from the risk of infection.
Personal protective clothing must be use
Changing nappies
Taking children to the toilet
Dealing with a child who is bleeding or vomiting
Clearing spillages
7.1parents /carers must fill out parents’ consent from for the medication for medication stating. The name of the medication, Make sure the child’s name is clearly written on the medicine bottle Make sure it clearly states the dosage Make sure that the paper work has been fill out. This will insure that the child has been giving the correct dosage at the correct time.
7.2knowing how to give medicines properly not only helps children in you care but protect you from the risk of harming a child or over dosage