CHM130 Lab 1 SAFETY, EQUIPMENT , AND THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD Name: Mengqi Li 1. A student enters their laboratory setting and is getting ready to set up. What preparations should be made? (16 points) Answer: 1. Immediately disinfect bench tops with a 10% bleach solution before the student begins lab.
All toilets are cleaned at the beginning of the session, throughout the session and at the end of each session to stop the spread of infection. All staff has been trained in first aid. Accidents forms need to be completed when an accident occurs and the parent/carer has to sign them to show they have been made aware. If a child were to come into the session with a mark on them from home or they had an accident outside then the parent would fill in an accident form explaining when the incident happened and how and what injuries the child may have. 1.2 Explain how duty of care contributes to the safeguarding or protection of individuals Risk Assessment By ensuring risk assessments are been carried out within a setting before each session.
2.4 Describe the actions to take in response to emergency situations FIRE Calm the class asking the children to stand and collect register if its in the classroom Leave the classroom in an orderly manner via the external door and walk to the designated SAFE PLACE If the fire is near your exit point or you are in an area other than class leave the building by your nearest safe exit When class has assembled on the yard staff will call the register.This must be done in SILENCE class standing all together Any missing children MUST be reported to the headteacher immediately NO ONE is to return to the building under any circumstances Each member of staff must hold their register up when ALL children are accounted for SECURITY INCIDENTS (strangers ) Any stranger seen
Students will follow all written and verbal instructions given by the teacher. If you do not understand part of the directions then FIRST ask your partner or group. If you are still unable to understand the lab directions seek assistance from the teacher. 2. Students will observe the safety precautions when working with sharp objects, electricity, hot objects and chemicals.
* Classrooms – class teachers or class teaching assistant in their absence. * Office area - office staff. Class teachers and teaching assistants will organise and then calmly evacuate children to the playground furthest from the building. The school will be checked to ensure there are no individuals within the building and a check of all pupils, visitors and staff will be undertaken following evacuation to the playground ensuring everyone is accounted for. The fire manual and a copy of the evacuation plan will be handed to the senior Fire Officer attending.
To prevent poisoning in both adult and children use safety locks on all cabinets, store food and chemical products in separate areas, keep medications out of sight, teach children about poisonous substances, and discard all old or outdated medications. 3. First aid for swallowed poisons is to have victim lay down, give victim lots of clear liquids, treat for shock, and seek medical attention 4. First aid for inhaled poison is to call 911 and poison control center, put unresponsive victim in recovery
Explain what it means to have a duty of care in own work roll. ‘Duty of care’ is a legal obligation that staffs have to adhere to keep others safe in the settings and to protect them. In our child care settings we do this in many ways; We carry out a daily checks to maintain the safety of the environment. Risk assessments are done before each session e.g. the temperature of the rooms to make sure not to hot or cold, wear and tear of any toys are safe to use, electrical equipment is out of reach from children, plug protectors are in sockets, wipes and aprons are available to use, garden check is complete and the area is safe to use, that the bathroom and baby changing areas, kitchen area, tables are all cleaned and anti-back sprayed to prevent spread of germs and infections.
A student enters the laboratory setting and is getting ready to set up. What preparations should be made? (5 pts.) The first thing the student should do is disinfect bench tops with a 10% bleach solution. 4.
Project 1 - BSBOHS201A HAZARDS ELIMINATE or CONTROL MEASURES Slips and trips 1 Work areas should be kept clear of obstructions. Archive unnecessary files and sit appropriately to avoid tripping other staff members 2 Coffee and tea spillages must be cleaned up immediately. 3 Torn carpets, computer and electrical cables, floor covering defects to be repaired and replaced. Electrical cables must be placed around the perimeter of the office and covered. Electrical Equipment (electric shocks or burns from using faulty equipment) 1 Electrical equipment must be tested by an electrician for electrical safety and tagged with the date, and retested on a regular basis.
Batteries, flashlights and a radio are important items to have in an emergency kit, as well as a first aid kit. Anyone that takes prescription medications should have them ready to go too. Have a fire extinguisher handy in the house. Gather family immunization records, and be aware of when children received their last tetanus shots, in case someone receives a puncture wound during evacuation. Share What You Know * Share important information with the authorities on family members who are elderly or have any disabilities.