Unit 302 K3H191

[samanthabok]

Hi,

Seriuosly stuck on this one, can anyone give any idea's as how to answer. Question doesn't make any sense;

Q: Detail what safety issues you would look out for both indoor and outdoor with regards to both environment and eqipment including,
a) Facilities and equipment
b) Toilet and washing areas
c) Movement and activity of children.

Thanking in advance

[tutu]

what do you look for to make sure the things are safe???
things like sinks tables chairs toys floors carpets doors

b is safe explanatory what do you do to make and keep this area safe

and how do you make sure they can run around climb jump and sit safely.

[basia]

a. facilities and equipment
- all equipment checked for broken parts and sharp edges,
- large pieces of equipment and toys arranged to allow safe use by children,
- electrical sockets covered,
- cupboards at “child’s level” should not contain dangerous items: knives, tools, cleaning items,
- toys with small parts kept away from children under 3 years old,
- outdoor slides, swings clean, dry and safe,
- sandpit covered when not in use,
- doors (entrance, exit) and gates not be capable of being opened by children,
- equipment used correctly.

b. toilet and washing areas
- all facilities clean and supplied with toilet paper and soap,
- dangerous item (bleach and other chemicals) not accessible to children,
- facilities to deal with spillages of urine, faeces, blood and vomit available,
- toilets and baby changing area cleaned and checked regularly.

c. movement and activity of children
- no loose rugs or pieces of carpet on the floor,
- ensure children have the space to move freely without bumping into other children or objects,
- outdoor area free from harmful waste such as dog faeces, broken equipment, glass litter,
- surfaces are soft and safe.