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Why It Is Important To Take A Risk Assessment Essay

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Risk assessment forms to be done before taking children outside. Any spillages to be mopped or swept up as soon as possible. By being a good role model for all children when using equipment for example carrying scissors or sharp objects safely. I Help and encourage the children to learn for themselves and be involved in health and safety issues, such as wiping up spillages them self, putting broken items in the bin or taking them to a teacher, I frequently remind children of the importance of this so no one gets injured. I make sure there are enough tissues boxes around the classroom to ensure all children wipe their own nose or help them to do so if necessary; disposing of tissues by putting them in the bin themselves. I promote hand washing …show more content…

Substances include chemicals, products containing said chemicals, any product that would cause fumes, dusts, vapours or mists, gases and asphyxiating gases, germs that cause diseases, biological agents (germs). I also ensure food is at a correct temperature (not too hot and if so left to cool or children told to blow before eating; which promotes independence), and handling cutlery safely. Recording any accidents of children and staff by filling out appropriate forms and administering the necessary first aid; informing the parent or guardian of the accident at the end of the day or sooner depending on the injury/accident. Making sure any medicines are administered at the correct times and the instructions are followed as well as made sure it is prescribed by a doctor and a medication form is filled out with all the necessary information. Wearing protective clothing such as aprons and gloves, which are different for each nappies and food, to stop cross contamination. When a child is picked up I make sure I or somebody has seen the parent or care or a password is given before releasing the child into their care( mostly done by the nursery door lady). I make sure first aid equipment is where it should be and if resources are low in form the nursery

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