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Hi, from the table of page 107 in this EYE handnbook, it states
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)
A range of regulations about the use and storage of chemical and other substances that could be dangerous, including the need to carry out risk assessments and manage storage.
Then on page 109 it includes examples of COSHH in action:
- cleaning materials are kept in locked cupboards
- disposable glove and aprons are provides for cleaning
In this older handbook CYPW level 3 page 177 explains
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (as amended 2004)
These regulations known as COSHH, require employers to keep a record of substances that could be hazardous to health, where they will be kept, how they will be used and for what purpose, as well as what to do if they come into contact with skin, eyes or are ingested. In a nursery setting, this mainly applies to cleaning chemicals and those used for general maintenance.
Solutions such as bleach or dishwasher powders, some solvent glues and other materials in your setting can be hazardous. You should have a risk assessment that tells you what to do to minimise the risks involved. Any new person coming to the team must be made aware of what to do.
Every workplace must have a COSHH file whjich lists all the hazardous substances used in the setting.
The file should detail:
- where they are kept
- how they are labelled
- their effects
- the maximum amount of time it is safe to be exposed toi them
- how to deal with an emergency oinvolving one of them
Never mix products together as they could produce toxic fumes. Some bleaches and cleaning products for instance have this effect.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/basics.htm
p.178 Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurences Regulations 2013
These regulations known as RIDDOR, require that serious accidents which result in injuries needing treatment from a doctor are reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). In addition, outbreaks of a serious disease, the death of a child or adult, or a dangerous occurence, such as explosion, are notifiable.
An accident repot book must be kept in which incidents that happen to staff are recorded. If an incident occurs at work that is serious enough to keep an employee off work for three or more days, employers will need to fill in the relevant paperwork and send the report to the HSE. They may investigate serious incidents and give advice on how to improve practice if needed. It is important to note there are two accident books. One is for accidents within the provision for children and is kept with the first aid box. The other is for accidents to emplees, paid or voluntary.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/riddor/report.htm
Hope this helps xx |
unit 2.3 WB use legislation relating to the health and saftey of children
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