of the Child Article 1 (Definition of the Child): A ‘child’ is defined as a person below age 18‚ unless the laws of a particular country set a younger age limit. Article 2 (Non-discrimination): The Convention applies to all children‚ regardless of gender‚ race‚ ethnicity‚ culture‚ religion‚ family status‚ or ability. Governments are responsible for ensuring children are protected from discrimination. Article 3 (Best interests of the Child): With regard to decisions that affect a child‚ his/her
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It is important that children and young people are allowed to exercise their rights and choices‚ while maintaining health and safety requirements. This can lead a dilemma when children or young people wish to undertake a task that you may feel is not within their capabilities‚ or that is not safe for them to do so. 1. What are your feelings about the above statement? It is important for children to have opportunities to take risks in everyday tasks and activities. They need to explore and discover
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The health and safety act was enforced in 1974‚ the act was placed to ensure that the work place maintains high standards of health and safety. The act has a wide range of duties that is laid out for the employer; the employer has to protect the health and safety welfare of the employees at work. By Law the college have to ensure that they safeguard their students to make sure that they’re working in a safe environment‚ also to make sure that the students feel safe when they go to college. In general
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CYP Core 3.4 Support children and young people’s Health and Safety When planning a healthy and safe indoor or outdoor environment there are some factors that need to be taken into account. Specific Risk to individuals. Specific Risk to individuals. Age‚ needs and abilities of the children and young people. Age‚ needs and abilities of the children and young people. Desired outcomes for children and young people. Desired outcomes for children and young people. Line of responsibility
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Observation of Child at Play Time: 6:04-6:38 Location: School field/Playground Child: Abigail‚ 72 months‚ girl Description: light red hair and freckles all over her face‚ very outgoing‚ talkative‚ and youngest out of two girls‚ loves to socialize‚ in the 1st grade. Observation: I walked up to the park where Abigail and her team were practicing. She was laying on the grass picking up a flower. She walks over to her dad and gives it to him. The whistle blows and she gets up and runs to the practice
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How to manage work health and safety risks Code of Practice 2011 Workplace health and safety Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General This Queensland code of practice was made by the Minister for Education and Industrial Relations on 27 November 2011 and published in the Queensland Government Gazette on 2 December 2011. This code commences on 1 January 2012. This code is based on a national model code of practice developed by Safe Work Australia and approved by the Workplace Relations
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feeding operations‚ or CAFOs. Factory farm’s effect on the environment‚ effect on human health‚ and lack of animal welfare proves that they are a destructive industry. An example of how these farms affect the environment is the way they get rid of the animal’s waste. “Factory farms typically store animal waste in huge‚ open-air lagoons‚ often as big as several football fields‚ which are prone to leaks and spills” (Factory Farming and the Environment). When these lagoons spill into bodies of water‚ manure
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Personal protective clothing include: Disposable non-powdered vinyl or latex-free CE –market gloves Disposable plastic aprons Goggles for use if there is a risk of splashing to the face How to use personal protective clothing Personal protective clothing must be used when: Madalina Suci 31/05/2015
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CYP – Core 3.4 – Support Children & Young People’s Health and Safety 1. Understand how to plan and provide environments and services that support children and young people’s health and safety 1.1 Describe the factors to take into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments and services The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 covers many health and safety legislations in England and Wales. These include‚ RIDDOR‚ COSHH‚ First Aid‚ Fire Regulations etc. All of
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Pharmaceutical drugs have played a large role in increasing the lifespan development‚ health and overall wellness of millions of people in the past century. These drugs along with other medical advancements have been able to cure and treat several diseases and conditions. Contradictory to the benefits‚ due to factors as simple as improper disposal‚ pharmaceutical drugs have also introduced several unintended negative effects on the environment and organisms. The extent of these impacts is not fully understood
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