Support Childrens and Young People’s Health and Safety

2. 1 Demonstrate how to identify potential hazards to the health, safety and warrantor of babyren or young people, families and other visitors and colleagues. co.uk/2-5- sustenance-safety/ diet safety- Appropriate clothing-when handling nourishment I show up breach latex gloves and apron and always tie my copper back Washing workforce-children argon taught the importance of why washing hands needs to be done when handling food. Food stock-at our educate we strike staff who argon in charge of making sure the draw and fruit is in date and stored straighten outly. They distribute it around the work. Allergies to food-we send break through and keep a file of consent forms. In my class there is a girl who is allergic to eggs and fish so when she handles them she has to wear latex gloves. Age equivalent equipment-we meet plastic knives for the younger children to enforce. originallyhand using equipment it is thoroughly cleaned and collared for damage or faults. We car ry cutter with special grippers for children with special or extra needs. Food stored at the correct temperature-if using food for experiments or baking I must hand sure it is stored correctly and at the right temperature to stop it going off. Food is in date-when using food in school I check the dates on the food before using it for each activity, if a child or member of staff was to eat go off food they could become seriously poorly. Food is disposed of correctly-when throwing away unused or leftover food we have bins outside of the building specifically for food waste. Physical- Checking the environment-I always work on sure the classroom is safe before the children enter, if going outside I check the area for every hazards. pageantry boards-make sure they are up to date and display notices to the children, staff and visitors on how to be safe around the school environment. Equipment-make sure all equipment is fortune assessed and PAT stickers/stamps are in date before usin g equipment. If children were to use a faulty laptop they could be electrocuted. Spillages- clean up any spills in the classroom, in my class the children bring juice bottles for break succession when they leak or spill I clean it up without delay to prevent slips and falls. Trip hazards- cables to computers and white boards must be out of progress for the children because if they were to trip they could easily thinned themselves. Security- Unlocked gates I always check that the gates are locked before allowing the children to go outside, this lettuce the children getting out and unauthorised people entering. Sign in- when entering the school grounds you must sign in and out, you are issued with a visitor sticker to show the rest of the people in the school that you are a visitor. Electronic zappers- all staff in my school have electronic zappers this is so you layabout gain entry around the building. This stop strangers and unauthorised people gaining access to the school. Phone system- in our school we have telephones in each classroom and room, this is so if an accident or concomitant happens staff are alerted immediately. Fire- Dont cover radiators- in our school we have blow heaters and these must neer be cover my wet or damp clothing, they will overheat and could catch bolt. saucily pupils/staff-when a new member of staff or pupil joins the school they are made aware of the fire procedures, they are given a tour of the buildings and made aware of the fire exits. Liquids by electrical items- we are not allowed to keep cups or glasses with any liquids in or around the classroom, if they were to be spilt by the computer that would be a fire risk. Children juice bottles are kept in a tray away from any electrical equipment. Fire drills- when the fire alarm goes off we line the children up on the playground and complete a head count to make sure all pupils are inclose. Personal safety- Correct footwear- in our school we are not allowed to wear op en toed space or sandals. If we were to drop or spill something on our feet we could seriously hurt ourselves. Parents evening-we hold our parents evening in the hall, all teachers are together and never left alone. The teaching assistants run a creche facility together so we are never left alone with the children or parents either. later on hours- when parents want a meeting with their childs class teacher I always make sure I am present in the classroom so that the teacher is not left alone. Jewellery-we can wear stud type earrings but are not allowed to wear hoops or dangly earrings, this is because they can easily get caught or ripped out by the children.