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Practice Task 1
1. Briefly explain why it is important for workers to understand the legislative requirement of their job role.
This is important for an effective health and safety management and to provide a safe working environment for everyone in the workplace.
2. How is WHS information communicated to workers at your service?
It is set out in written or verbal in a meeting where we are explained about this. If ever there were any staff absent for the meeting then it is the responsibility of those present to pass it on to others.
3. How are workers informed of their legal obligations and rights?
It is the responsibility of the centre director to make the workers aware of their obligations and rights.
4. Do you think these methods of communication are adequate? Explain your reason.
Yes because it is easier to understand and explain the situation to the people we feel comfortable with.
Practice Task 2
1. Use the case study about Sam to complete and incident, injury, trauma and illness report based on the example provided from ACECQA.
2. Use the sample hazard checklist to carry out a safety/hazard check at your workplace.
Practice Task 3
1. Education and care services National Regulation 101 outlines the risk assessment that must be completed prior to an excursion. What consideration are listed?
• the proposed route and destination for the excursion
• any water hazards and risks associated with water based activities
• the method of transport
• the number of adults and children involved in the excursion
• given the risk/s posed, the number of educators or other responsible adults that is appropriate to provide supervision and whether any specialised skills are required to ensure children’s safety
• the proposed activities
• the likely length of time of the excursion
• the items that should be taken on the excursion.
Requirements
To complete this assessment activity, you need:
· Access to a children's services environment
· To answer the questions and submit response as directed by you trainer
PART A
Two task that educators often carry out when working with infants and toddlers are
· Lifting and carrying an infant or toddler on your hip
· changing nappies
1. For each of these tasks, identify the existing and potential hazards and record them.
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Task |
Existing hazard |
Potential hazard |
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Lifting and carrying an infant or toddler on your hip
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Risk of fall of the child |
Injury due to fall |
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Changing nappies
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Toppling of the child |
Skin rash and infections due to insufficient maintenance of hygiene |
2. For each of these hazards, identify the inherent risk, the control risk and the residual risk.
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Task |
Inherent risk |
Control risk |
Residual risk |
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Lifting and carrying an infant or toddler on your hip
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Improper posture while handling might result in injury |
Act being carried under the supervision of another trained personnel |
Child might trip over |
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Changing nappies
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Skin infection and rashes due to susceptibility of the child to acquire such infection because of delicate skin |
Frequently changing the nappies to avoid the contact with skin for longer hours |
Skin sensitivity of the child towards the material of nappy |
3. What are your rights and responsibilities in relation to these hazards?
As a child educator, there are certain rights and responsibilities in relation to these hazards that need to be performed. As per the guidelines laid out by the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority, a guide to National Quality Standard has been presented. According to the standards, standard 2 stand for the health and safety of the children is maintained. Precisely, standard 2.3 represents for protecting each child that should be maintained in two of the tasks. Children must be supervised adequately at all times. Reasonable precaution must be put in force to safeguard the children from any harm or hazard that might lead to injury. Section 165, 167 of the National Laws must be enforced properly to safeguard the children from potential hazards or injuries. Regulation 77 and 84 must also be followed in the given scenarios.
4. For each hazard, apply the hierarchy of control and record your strategies to eliminate the hazard and manage the risk.
PART B
Research and prepare a report that shows how you would complete a risk assessment when planning an excursion with children.
Write a brief summary describing the excursion: for example, the venue or destination, transport, excursion activities and the age and number of children involved. Develop your risk assessment based on this information.
Use your services policies and procedure documents and blank copies of service documents to record as much information as possible.
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Sample Excursion Risk Management Plan |
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Name of school: Goodstart Early Learning Tiwi, Darwin Name of Director: Kimberley Tupetagi Description and location of excursion: Guided bushwalk from the service centre in Tiwi Gardens to a spot located 1 km away. Date(s) of excursion: ____________ |
Group/class: ______ Number in group/class: ___ students Name of excursion coordinator: ____________ mobile phone ____________ Accompanying staff, parents, caregivers, volunteers: 3 Caregivers (1:6 ratio), one staff and a volunteer |
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Excursion details |
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Guided bushwalk for 1 km |
Adequate hand-washing and toilet facilities available |
Time taken to help the children in the excursion was 40 minutes |
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Contact information for each child and their parents |
Children informed about the different trees and birds that they encounter |
Medical history for each child |
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Accessibility of mobile phones and first aid kits |
Good food provided on reaching the spot |
Contact information for each staff member |
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Activity
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Hazard Identification |
Risk Assessment |
Elimination or Control Measures
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By Whom |
When |
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Crossing roads |
Struck by motor vehicle |
Serious |
Students should cross in smaller groups under adult supervision. They should be made to use controlled crossings where available. |
All adult supervision |
Throughout the excursion |
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Eating lunch and walking |
Dehydration or sunburn |
Not serious |
Sunblock should be supplied to all students. Parents should ensure that children are provided with hats. Teachers should carry extra water and monitor their lunch. |
All caregivers |
Throughout the excursion |
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Walking |
Falling into water or creeks |
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