Health_Nd_Safety

Task 1 1.1 In my nursery setting the health and safety policy and procedures is that it’s kept clean and safe. All equipment is safe and in good order and where appropriate will conform British standards. Training will be provided to ensure staff is aware of health and safety policy. Risk assessments will be carried out before playing out in the garden. A minimum of 2 qualified first aiders will be present in the nursery and appropriate first aid arrangements will be provided. 1.2 All staff is responsible for reporting health and safety in the nursery. All fire exits should be kept clear at all times and keeping all electrical equipment well out of reach of the children at all times. Making sure that all external doors and gates are kept closed and secure and or locked at all times. All medicines are kept out of reach and stored away. All equipment is safe and in good condition and if not reported to the manager in charge. Floors are mopped after all spillages and accidents. 1.3 Risk assessment, to assess the level of risk will be carried out accordingly by the nursery manager and the health and safety officer. It will be reviewed on a regular basis i.e. 3 monthly maximum. These findings will be recorded and stored in the risk assessment folder. Task 2 3.1 The non medical incidents and emergencies that may happen in a nursery are a missing child or young person, bomb threat, flood, unauthorized person in the building and a fire, power failure, water being cut off and suspected gas leak. 3.2 In the event of a fire I would raise the alarm and make sure the children evacuate the building through the nearest fire exit. I would collect the registers and lead the children out in an orderly manner and should assemble into the main playground. The manager would check all areas including the toilets, play area. I would also make sure that someone is closing all the doors behind as we proceed out. I would dial 999 and ask for the fire service, and check the register to ensure all children are counted for. In the event of an accident requiring hospital treatment the manager in charge will try to inform the parents immediately and take the child to hospital. In the event of a security incident I would immediately inform the supervisor or manager and if possible stay with the unauthorized person until help arrives. TDA 2.2 2.4 In the event of a missing child at the nursery I would carry out the following procedures: after a thorough search of the premises inside and out the police would be notified and the child parents immediately. For fire and security incidents please refer to task 2, 3.2. Task 3 4.1 The signs and symptoms which indicate a child is injured or unwell are as follows: the child may be pale or vomiting or the child may tell you they feel sick or have pain. Often you can tell when a child is unwell because their behavior would change, even a mild illness would cause an active child to have less energy and be quiet or eve cry. TDA 2.2 2.1 See chart attached. 2.2 If a child or young person is ill or injured you should be able to recognize this and identify if urgent help is needed and know your responsibilities in these circumstances. In the event of a child being injured a member of staff who is first aid trained will do all they can to aid the child concerned. The first aid box is kept in the kitchen. I would record any accidents in the accident file involving injury, and in cases involve the parents. 2.3 The circumstances when a child would need urgent medical attention is when they become floppy and unresponsive, a significant change in behavior – much more withdrawn and less alert than usual, head injury and confusion, severe vomiting and diarrhea, severe bruising. MU 2.4 4.3 In the event of a child needing urgent medical attention I would contact the ambulance, fetch the first aid box and then contact the parents through the emergency telephone numbers that is kept on file, if I can’t reach the parents/guardian or emergency contact I would refer to the pupil information sheet for other emergency contacts. If I cannot contact anyone then ill let the manager know so that they can take appropriate action by taking the child to hospital. Task 4 7.1 The procedure in the nursery for governing the receipt, storage and administrating of medicines are as follows: A parent/carer must give written permission on the relevant medicine form for each and every medicine before it can be given. Medicines must be in original packaging/container in which it was dispensed. Medicines must be within expiry date and will only administer the dosage and frequency indicated on the instructions/prescription label. Medicines will be stored out of children’s reach and safety in accordance with the product instructions. Short term medications will be sent home with child daily and cannot be left overnight and long term medication can be kept in the nursery as long as it is required Where medication is required to treat long term medical condition a care plan would be completed b y the parent. Long term use of paracetamol, ibuprofen, and aspirin would require a supporting letter from the doctor confirming health condition. 7.2 Procedures around giving medication protects children and young people and practitioners by making sure that you have written consent from the parents/guardian. It is important that they are given frequently and in a safe way. Make sure that you know the policy and have a look at the records that are kept. Knowing how to give the medication correctly and that a record is kept when the medication was given and signed so that it isn’t repeated by accident. Task 1 1.1 Health and safety policy procedures are as follows: * Fire exit should be kept clear at all times, * Electrical equipment is out of reach, * External doors, gates are closed, * Medicines are out of reach, * Equipment is safe and in good condition, * Floors mopped after spillages/accidents, * Animal faces in sand pit 1.2 If I identified a hazard I would report it to: * the Supervisor * Supervisor investigates, * Supervisor and worker agree on presence of hazard and timetable for resolution of hazard, * If nothing gets done in a reasonable amount of time then the worker would report it to the joint health and safety committee or Health and Safety Representative. Supervisor informs the manager and DOHS. * Hazards investigated and appropriate action taken. Hazards are recorded by: * Name of the hazard, * What has been done about it, * Who’s been informed, * Who’s going to action on it, * How often 1.3 The level of risk is assessed by a member of staff walking around the setting and looking to see what might be harmful, and result in an injury. They would also be using a checklist to mark down any hazards etc. * Rooms * outdoor areas * Equipment should be checked for breakages These should be checked at the start and the end of the day. Risk Assessment, the procedure to remove or reduce a risk by: * Eliminating or removal of the hazard, * Substituting for a safer option, * Isolate the hazard – prevent people from accessing it, * Introduce safe system of work, train people to use or work it the hazard safely Potential hazards identified by: * Equipment have broken parts/sharp edges * Outside are – free from glass/syringes/animal faeces, * Dangerous items/substances * Procedures for dealing with spillages of urine/faeces/blood and vomit * Alarms work/visitor book in place * Areas for food preparation and drink are clean * Trailing electrical wires, * Toys left on the floor, For each potential hazard/risk the following should be considered: * What is the hazard, * Identify the people at risk, * Assess the risk, how likely is it to cause injury, * Record on a risk assessment form, * Monitor and review regularly to ensure the situation hasn’t changed or deteriorated. 3.2 Incase of a security incident: * Check of the ID of the person, * Ask them to sign in, * Do not leave them alone with the children, * In any doubt do not admit them, * If you feel that the person is a danger to the setting then call the police, TDA 2.2 2.2 The actions I would take if a child was unwell: * Comfort a child – read a book, * Sit in a quiet area away from the main area, * Inform Supervisor, * Inform parents, * Reassure other children who were with child, * Fill out an incident/illness form I would take the temperature, time I noticed the symptoms occurring and any changes in the child’s condition, noting the time Provide the child with TLC, in comfortable surroundings preferably away from the main group of children to prevent cross infection. Practitioners dealing with the child should be particularly attentive to their personal hygiene to prevent cross infection to themselves and others in the setting. I would report it to the authorities and keep a record.