In my own work setting we have health and safety policy, child protection/safe guarding, fire safety,first aid, security ,confidentiality.
In the regards of health and safety in my work setting I report any issues to Rachel Hancocks(manager) or Paul Hancocks(deputy manager). All staff have there own responsibilities to health and safety in the workplace as well.
A risk assessment is the determination of the value of a risk in any working environment and a recognised hazard. In my work setting the team leader of every session does a risk assessment on the working environment.
Outcome 2
A safe a challenging environment is important because we as careers have to provide a positive and safe environment to allow the child to grow in a positive manner. Although children also need challenges inn there environment so that they can develop their own skills ,personality and also become independent this is depending on the medical needs of the child or young person.
A hazard is something that can cause harm to anybody such as electricity and different chemicals. Whereas a risk is the rating that shows that somebody will get hurt by the hazard. Most risks are calculated in categories of low medium and high
Potential hazards to health ,safety and security in my own working environment are:-
Stairs
Boiler
Plug sockets
Keyboard wire
Doors
All these are controlled by risk assessments and regular staff training
What is the risk?
Who might be harmed and how?
What is being done to manage the risk?
What else could be done to manage the risk?
Who will do this?
When will this be done?
Date completed
Access to the upstairs to extension
Children falling down the stairs
A safety gate has been placed at the bottom of the stairs that is secured by a chubb lock
Staff t monitor childrens whereabouts.Escort children down the stairs
All staff ongoing Outcome 3
There are different non medical incidents and emergencies that may occur in my work settings such as, fires