explain how current health safety legislation, policies procedures are implemented in the work setting

[tukz98]

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explain how current health safety legislation,policies procedures are implemented in the work setting

[Ruthierhyme]

Hi, you need to ask your setting for a copy of their health and safety policy. It will have all the policy procedures that you perform every day/month in the setting.

If it helps, pages 108 and 109 of this EYE handbook explain:

How legislation and guidelines inform day-to-day work
There are many ways ion which legislation and guidelines affect what happens in early years settings, see if you recognise examples from your work placement:

Health and safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981

• First aid boxes are provided

EYFS Safeguarding and welfare requirements:

• There are always first aiderspresent with a current or up-to-date paediatric first aid qualification.

The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

• Staff are trianed in how to life childrem, and equipment, such as sand trays which will be on wheels.

The Repoting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR)

• Accidents, incidents and emergencies are recorded in a staff handbook.
  

EYFS Safeguarding and welfare requirements:

• Accidents, incidents and emergencies are recorded and parents are informaed as soon as possible afterwards.

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)

• Cleaning materials are kept in locked cupboards.
• Disposable gloves and aprons are provided for cleaning.

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

• Fire exits are kept clear and are clearly marked.
  

EYFS Safeguarding and welfare requirements:

• There are regular fire practices.

THe Food Hygiene (England) regulations 2006

• Fridges and freezers are kept at correct temperature and are checked weekly.
• Separate placews for cooked and uncooked foods to be stored in fridge.
• Kitchen is kept clean.

EYFS Safeguarding and welfare requirements:

• Staff are trained in food handling.

Childcare Act 2006/EYFS Safeguarding and Welfare requirements
Staff-child ratios: bank staff or the manager will step in where required in the case staff absence to ensure ratios are maintained.
No smoking policy: no smoking is allowed anywhere on the premises
Visitors: visitors are sasked to sign in and to identify themselves
Safety of children at end of seesion: staff check that children go home with parents or named people.


Hope this helps xx