Place appropriate mats in the bathroom as well as inside/outside the tub bath. | Trip (accident) | When mats or rugs are rugged or folded up, smalls objects left on the floor (i.e. brush, bucket, etc), uneven floors, etc. | Inform your supervisor about the obstructions on the floor or if the carpet is not placed correctly, remove all the objects from the floor and inform to others. In case of electrical wires on the floor make sure they are not on the way.
Sharp kitchen utensils left out: Sharp utensils which are left out can result in staff or children at the nursery cutting themselves, or when in the hands of children can result in them injuring other staff or children around them. 5. Ceramic/Glass kitchen utensils (glass cups, mugs, bowls) left on the edge of a table: This can result in the damage of nursery property if they fall as well as if any of the material shatters it may cause staff or children cutting themselves on the pieces. TOILET 6. Hot Water from Tap: If water is too hot it may result in children burning themselves.
1.2Explain how duty of care contributes to the safeguarding or protection of individuals. If you make sure risk assessments are being carried out within the workplace to make sure all equipment and toys are safe for the children in my care .Assessing the workplace and making sure there are no potential hazards like hazard materials being left out or electrical sockets being left uncovered. That food is stored properly to stop cross-infection and the kitchen is always clean. 2.Know how to address conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between an individual’s rights and the duty of care. 2.1Describe potential conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between the duty of care and an individual’s rights.
When sterilisation is complete do not open the autoclave until the steam has been exhausted and the temp has fallen. If the steam escapes it will rise up and the operator will get burnt. Cleaning surgery tables with trigene or domestos- irritation to eyes and skin very dangerous if swallowed. Inhalation of chemicals. Wear PPE.
1) Elimination of the hazard - Procedures must address what options are available to get rid of the hazard completely. For example: New office equipment should meet ergonomic needs. 2) Substituting the hazard - Replacing a hazardous substance with a less hazardous one. For example: Replacing a phone handset with a headset for someone who is frequently on the phone. 3) Engineering and isolating controls - The provision or mechanical aides, barriers, machine guarding, ventilation or insulation to isolate a hazard from workers.
• Insufficient or incorrect adhesive. • Floor subjected to excessive moisture or excessively dry conditions. Cure: Noises in only certain areas may be fixed by injecting adhesive into the problem area, screwing the floor down from below, strengthening the subfloor from below or using facenails or screws and plugs. Squeaks also may be lubricated with graphite, wax or baby powder, although such solutions will contaminate the floor for future finishing. Floors that are noisy and loose throughout the entire area usually have to be pulled and reinstalled, correcting the problem—whether it is caused by the subfloor, fastening schedule or
Substitute | Use an alternative product that is less hazardous | 3. Engineer | Install appropriate exhaust ventilation that may remove fumes and only allow trained staff to do this job | 4. Administration | Have procedures about how to do the job safely and restrict access to hazardous areas | 5. Use PPE | Provide goggles, gloves, eye masks | C: Stacking shelves with products requiring repetitive lifting and bending 1. Eliminate Risk | Automate the process to remove manual handling | 2.
| | | b. Describe three general ‘housekeeping’ practices that will reduce safety risks in your office. 1 | 2 | 3 | c. List two safe work practices that should be followed when using electrical equipment. 1 | 2 | d. You notice that the rip in the carpet near your work station is getting bigger and that your chair sometimes gets caught in the rip. What should you do?
- Stove knobs covers can be fitted over oven knobs to prevent a child from turning the oven on. - Ensure you have a fire blanket or extinguisher in your kitchen. - Make sure you have a working smoke detector installed in your kitchen. C) 1. Having easily accessible drawers and cupboards can cause children to jam their fingers and also get their hands on dangerous objects such as sharp cutlery and hazardous chemicals.
Routes of infection- • Breaks in the skin • respiratory route • Up the urinary and reproductive systems • Down the digestive tract Our own personal health and hygiene may place others at risk in the workplace as poor health may spread infection to other clients/staff. Poor hygiene can also spread infections in the workplace it is vital everyone’s hygiene is excellent to prevent the spread of infection. The most effective wash to wash your hands Personal protective equipment All care workers should use PPE whenever they are dealing with substances which are hazardous to health. Examples of these substances are cleaning products, bodily fluids and medication. PPE includes disposable gloves, face masks, aprons etc.