Unit 8 1.3
There are 9 different legislations and guidelines relating to the health and safety of children. Health and Safety at Work Act (HSAWA) 1974 but updated in 2002 has a purpose to provide a framework in which to keep everybody at work safe. Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (MHWR) 2003 is to carry out risk assessments so managers can manage risks in the setting. Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR) 1992 updated in 2002 has a purpose to lower the risks in activities which involve movement and handling. Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998 is like the MHOR legislation however is to minimise the risk to health and safety when lifting objects, this can be lifting boxes or children. Personal Protective
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And lastly Food Safety Act 1990 and the Food Hygiene Regulations (England) 2006 updated in 2013 which just like the others come with the purpose which was set up to avoid any health and safety risks when handling food. In the EYFS it states under health that the setting “must promote the good health of children attending the setting” and “Providers must have and implement a policy, and procedures, for administering medicines” and lastly “Medicine (both prescription and non-prescription) must only be administered to a child where written permission for that particular medicine has been obtained from the child’s parent and/or carer” this is so the child’s health is not at risk and outlines how the practitioner should be going about things such as illness’ and medicines properly. For the safety side of things the EYFS also states 4 things which are “Providers must ensure that their premises, including overall floor space and outdoor spaces, are fit for purpose and suitable for the age of children cared for and the activities provided on the premises” the correct sizes are; 2.5m2 for each 2 year old, and 3.3m2 per child for 3 – 5 year
And lastly Food Safety Act 1990 and the Food Hygiene Regulations (England) 2006 updated in 2013 which just like the others come with the purpose which was set up to avoid any health and safety risks when handling food. In the EYFS it states under health that the setting “must promote the good health of children attending the setting” and “Providers must have and implement a policy, and procedures, for administering medicines” and lastly “Medicine (both prescription and non-prescription) must only be administered to a child where written permission for that particular medicine has been obtained from the child’s parent and/or carer” this is so the child’s health is not at risk and outlines how the practitioner should be going about things such as illness’ and medicines properly. For the safety side of things the EYFS also states 4 things which are “Providers must ensure that their premises, including overall floor space and outdoor spaces, are fit for purpose and suitable for the age of children cared for and the activities provided on the premises” the correct sizes are; 2.5m2 for each 2 year old, and 3.3m2 per child for 3 – 5 year