The following guidelines should be followed to minimise risk of injury: Employers should give training on control measures and how to use them, provide protective clothing and equipment along with emergency procedures. COSHH requires employers to continually assess the risks from chemicals and decide what control is needed. They also need to ensure all staff use the control methods, that they work properly, inform workers about risks and provide adequate training. Children Act 1989 - The Children Act 1989 has influenced setting by bringing together several sets of guidance and provided the foundation for many of the standards practitioners adhere to and maintain when working with children. The Act requires that settings work together in the best interests of the child and that they form partnerships with parents and carers.
The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control 1.1 When it comes to prevention and control of infection all employees have a responsibility to take precautionary measures to ensure the spread of infection is as limited as possible in the workplace. It is the employee’s responsibility to protect themselves, other staff, visitors and individuals. Some of the legislation and regulations that relate to the control of and prevention of infection include the Health and Safety at work act, COSHH and the reporting of injury, disease and dangerous occurrences regulations (RIDDOR). It is vitally important that all staff are aware of these regulations. It is also employee’s responsibility to regularly attend all relevant training made available to them.
If I have any concerns whatsoever regarding the management of infectious diseases in the workplace, I should contact line / project manager, whom will then seek professional advice. All employees must also observe general precautions, other rules specific to a particular work activity must also be observe red. Roles and responsibilities of personnel in relation to infection control. Explain employers’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection. It is the responsibility of the employer to provide employees with information on such policies, as well as ensure all employees receive sufficient training where necessary.
It should be reviewed regularly and all the members of staff need to have a clear understanding of the risk assessment process. It recognises that any care activities, the care settings and any equipment can be hazardous, so the steps are taken to minimise the risk to people. It ensures that all the service user, staff, visitor are free of harm and maintain safe and healthy work place. The health and safety organisation have classified the risk assessment into five stages: 1. Identifying the risk | What are hazards?
As with suspected harm or abuse if a child or young person alleges harm or abuse this should be dealt with immediately and in line policies and procedures. Where children are unable to communicate that they may have been abused staff must act as their voice and raise concerns through the correct channels. All allegations must be recording in writing in the childs own words as much as possible, staff should not ask leading questions and should reassure the child that they have done the right thing by telling them. All evidence must then be passed only to the designated safeguarding officer (DSO) for further investigation and must not be shared with anybody else. Staff must always ensure the immediate safety of the child or young person by removing them from any situation where they may be at risk.
To minimise risk of infection you need to make sure that when dealing with children that have injured themselves that you wear gloves especially when dealing with open wounds as this will minimise the risk of infection from you to the child also it will stop you from getting an infection if you have any wounds. You also need to make sure that you dispose of anything that you have used such as wipes and bandages that may have blood or anything else on it. u6.1.3 Describe suitable first aid equipment, including personal protection, and how it is used appropriately? Suitable first aid equipment (what you need in every first aid kid) a guidance leaflet, adhesive dressings, sterile eye pads, triangular bandages, medium sterile wound dressings, large sterile wound dressings, safety pins and disposable gloves. You need to make sure that when you are dealing with any injury wound especially open wounds that you wear the disposable gloves as this prevents the risk of infection to
E1 * COSHH 2002 * Child Care Act 2006 * Equality act 2010 * Human Rights Act 2000 * Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001 E2 The control of substances hazardous to health regulation 2002 states that “substances which can make people ill or injure them must be stored and used properly” (CACHE level 3 child care and education, Tassoni, 2007) COSHH promotes children’s health and welfare by making sure the children’s environment is safe and the substances that could cause harm are locked away and are only used in COSHH is part of the health and safety at work act. Childcare settings have policies put into place about how to deal with substances that are hazardous to health. For example at my placement when changing a nappy they have to wear disposable gloves and aprons. They also have to dispose of the waste in a special bin. At my placement they have a number of special cupboards for example; for keeping all the cleaning fluids e.g.
CHOOSING AGE APPROPRIATE TOYS When choosing developmentally appropriate toys for children, there are many things that must be considered. Safety is the main concern and all toys should be checked to make sure they are well made. No toy should have sharp parts or pieces that could lead to splintering or pinching. They should be shatter proof and easy to clean, also if they are painted, they must be non-toxic and lead free. All caregivers and parents should remain up to date on any possible toy hazard recalls and can find this information listed on the Consumer Product Safety Commission website.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 2002 Hazardous substances are any chemicals which can affect your health if not controlled properly, for example, glues, paints, cleaning products and bodily fluids. therefore in working practice you must wear any appropriate clothing given to you, for example, gloves and aprons. When in working practices you must make sure any substance hazardous to children need to be cleaned up and put out of reach of children. Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1997
COSHH ( control of substances hazardous to health) 1999, responsibilities’ involve handling hazardous substances such as reduce using hazardous substances or use less to reduce exposure level as much as possible. It is very important to follow Health and Safety Policies and Procedures. Policies and Procedures help to ensure staff, must work within the law and meet the minimum care standards set out by the legislation. Procedures are the steps that are needed to be followed to ensure everyone’s safety within the work place. Attending all mandatory training e.g.