M-Learning 4 Those Who Care NVQ Level 3 CCLD Unit 302: Develop and maintain a healthy, safe and secure environment for children Contents Exit

Contents Knowledge Evidence 3 Documentation for RIDDOR 12 Care Standards Act 2000 4 COSHH Regulations 1994 13 Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 6 Food Safety Act 1990 14 Practitioner Responsibilities 7 Fire Precautions 17 Supervisor responsibilities 8 Further Research 25 RIDDOR 1995 11 Summary 21 Exit Previous Next

Knowledge Evidence This information pack provides information on all aspects of children’s health and safety when they are in the care of your setting. This is fundamental to children's care, learning and development and all childcare practitioners need to be aware of the health and safety regulations that underline and support childcare provision Contents Exit Previous Next

Care Standards Act 2000 The Care Standards cover all of the five categories of childcare. Your setting should have a copy of the standards for you to refer your health and safety practice to. Contents Exit Previous Next

Care Standards Act 2000 The specific standards that refer to unit 302 are: Standard 2 Adult child ratios and training Standard 6 Safety, induction/training, risk assessment Standard 7 Health Standard 14 Documentation Contents Exit Previous Next

Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 The Act imposes general duties on employers to: Secure the health, safety and welfare of people at work Protect others against risks arising from the work activity Contents Exit Previous Next

Practitioner Responsibilities Your responsibility as a practitioner is to: Make sure you have knowledge of your setting’s policies and procedures Make sure that you put these into practice at all time, when you work with adults and children This can be done by checking, maintaining and using safety equipment appropriately and keeping to safe working practices. Contents Exit Previous Next

Supervisor Responsibilities Your responsibilities as a supervisor or employer are many. You are responsible for writing, reviewing and making sure that all required health and safety procedures are put into practice. You also have a responsibility to make sure that staff have the necessary training to put policies into practice including, first aid training, basic food hygiene the use of safety equipment. Contents Exit Previous Next

Supervisor Responsibilities (contd.) You must consider and maintain the welfare of employees by ensuring that the workplace is healthy and safe environment to be in. You should also undertake regular risk assessments of the environment (both internal and external), equipment and activities. Contents Exit Previous Next

Supervisor Responsibilities (contd.) You must also keep required documentation for all aspects of risk assessment, accidents, incidents and illnesses and implementation of emergency drills and procedures (RIDDOR 1995). Contents Exit Previous Next

RIDDOR 1995 The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR) place a legal duty on employers to report work-related deaths, major injuries or over-three-day injuries, work related diseases, and dangerous occurrences (near miss accidents). Contents Exit Previous Next

Documentation for RIDDOR 1995 In order to comply with RIDDOR a stringent accident reporting system must be in place for both adults and children within the setting. This includes the reporting to Ofsted and the Health and Safety Executive of any dangerous occurrences, injuries or diseases. Contents Exit Previous Next

COSHH Regulations 1994 The COSHH Regulations refer to the control of substances hazardous to health. Hazardous substances include: Substances used directly in work activities (e.g. adhesives, paints, cleaning agents) Biological agents such as bacteria and other micro-organisms (e.g. childhood infections) Contents Exit Previous Next

Food Safety Act 1990 When providing food in the child care setting it is vital for children's health and development that: Food is pure, wholesome and meets the nutritional needs of individuals within the setting Sell by and Use by dates are monitored to ensure that food remains fit for human consumption Contents Exit Previous Next

Food Safety Act 1990 (contd.) Food is correctly stored according to the manufacturers recommendations in clean, dry and labelled containers that are stored in either dry cupboards or fridge/ freezers at the correct temperature and on the correct shelf There is a strict stock rotation system in place Contents Exit Previous Next

Food Safety (general food hygiene) Regulations 1995 Staff who are responsible for the preparation and handling of food must undertake the basic food hygiene certificate to ensue high standards are set, established and maintained. Staff must be made aware of the link between poor hygiene, illness and disease. Contents Exit Previous Next

Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1997 The Fire Precautions Regulations state that there should be clear plans and procedures for actions in the event of fire or other emergencies. All staff should have copies of the procedures and adults within the group should be made aware of them. Fire exits needed to be clearly marked and kept clear. Contents Exit Previous Next

Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1997 (contd.) Fire alarms should be well maintained and checked regularly. There should be emergency fire fighting equipment that must include the correct fire extinguishers for the emergency. Contents Exit Previous Next

Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1997 (contd.) Fire Evacuations should be practised at least every 3 months to ensure all staff and children have taken part in an evacuation. Each Fire Evacuation should be recorded. Staff should evaluate and amend the procedures to sustain the safety of both children and adults. Contents Exit Previous Next

Further research You can find out more about the topics in this unit by clicking on a link below. A brief guide to COSHH regulations Fire Safety Risk Assessments Health Protection Agency website Remember that your M-Learning course will also contain further information for this unit. Exit Contents Exit Previous Next

Click here to email your assessor Summary You have now finished this Information Pack. This pack has covered all aspects of children’s health and safety when they are in the care of your setting Should you need any further help with this unit please email your assessor by clicking on the link below: Click here to email your assessor Contents Exit Previous