JANET STEINMANSAFETY IN CHILD CARE1 UNIT 2 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

JANET STEINMANSAFETY IN CHILD CARE2 Occupational Health

JANET STEINMANSAFETY IN CHILD CARE3 Dimensions of Personal Wellness Physical Emotional Social Intellectual Occupational Spiritual Environmental Financial

JANET STEINMANSAFETY IN CHILD CARE4 Healthy Practices

JANET STEINMANSAFETY IN CHILD CARE5 Lifestyle Choices Nutrition Physical Activity Leisure and Rest Other Risk Factors

JANET STEINMANSAFETY IN CHILD CARE6 Nutrition Food & eating patterns have a significant impact on health Understand why, what & when you eat Good eating patterns incorporate Canada’s Food Guide’s 5 principles Dieting not recommended

JANET STEINMANSAFETY IN CHILD CARE7 4 Components of Physical Fitness 1.Aerobic (Cardiovascular) Fitness 2.Flexibility 3.Strength 4.Endurance

JANET STEINMANSAFETY IN CHILD CARE8 Leisure and Rest Balance between need for meaningful work & need for leisure Individual meaning Sleep requirements: 7 – 8 hrs/night

JANET STEINMANSAFETY IN CHILD CARE9 Reducing Other Risk Factors Avoid smoking & second-hand smoke Limit consumption of alcohol Avoid illegal/street drugs Exercise caution with Rx meds Practice safer sex Have regular medical & dental checkups

JANET STEINMANSAFETY IN CHILD CARE10 Back Injury Most common injury experienced by educators To reduce the risk: Maintain 3 natural curves of the spine Change posture every few minutes Get regular physical activity Do stretching exercises Use proper lifting techniques

JANET STEINMANSAFETY IN CHILD CARE11 Work Place Injury Reports The Need to Report

JANET STEINMANSAFETY IN CHILD CARE12 Reporting Work Place Injuries Staff have the right and responsibility to report any injury A completed report in the staff file may be needed for a claim to the Workplace Safety And Insurance Board Effects of any injury may not be known until later

JANET STEINMANSAFETY IN CHILD CARE13 Injury reports can help track and prevent further injuries Assists programs in reviewing proper safety training and modifying problem areas Injury reports also help to implement practices that can help prevent injury

JANET STEINMANSAFETY IN CHILD CARE14 Injury Report The injury report used for children may also be used for staff It is recommended that staff report their injury to their employer within 72 hours

JANET STEINMANSAFETY IN CHILD CARE15 The Juggle Struggle

JANET STEINMANSAFETY IN CHILD CARE16 Stress Defined “The wear and tear on our bodies that is produced by the very process of living.” Elkind, D. (1981) The Hurried Child. Don Mills, ON: Addison-Wesley Publishers

JANET STEINMANSAFETY IN CHILD CARE17 STRESS IS NOT ALL BAD BUT…… Too much stress can effect: Your physical health Your emotional stability Your relationships with people Your ability to think clearly Your sense of purpose in life

JANET STEINMANSAFETY IN CHILD CARE18 The Stress Factors Societal Professional Personal

JANET STEINMANSAFETY IN CHILD CARE19 PERSONAL STRESS FACTORS Short-term example… Long-term example… How we perceive and cope with personal stress depends on: Our personality Tolerance level Life experiences

JANET STEINMANSAFETY IN CHILD CARE20 PROFESSIONAL STRESS FACTORS Demands of working with children and families Communication with co-workers Lack of status of the profession Low wages

JANET STEINMANSAFETY IN CHILD CARE21 SOCIETAL STRESS FACTORS Expectations to hold down 2 jobs & “do it all” Discrimination World of technology—feeling left behind Societal issues such as violence, economy, etc.

JANET STEINMANSAFETY IN CHILD CARE22 Be aware of your reactions to stress Reinforce positive self talk Focus on your good qualities & accomplishments Avoid unnecessary competition Develop assertive behaviours Managing Stress

JANET STEINMANSAFETY IN CHILD CARE23 Relax, have fun, get a hobby Exercise regularly Follow Canada’s Food Guide Talk with someone about problems Accept your limits! Set realistic goals Use time wisely/avoid procrastination Set priorities