Unit 334 Support children and young peoples Health and Safety

The site manager has responsibility to carry out regular fire inspections and take any action needed. The school has an electrical fire system which is regularly checked by an approved contractor.

Unit 027, 1.1 - Describe the factors to take into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments and services.

3.1 Interpret and comply with given instructions to maintain safe systems of work and quality working practices.

Describe the factors to take into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments and services.

The display of the resources respecting different areas of play (relax corner, building games, reading corner, art table, dolls, fancy dresses, tents,....)

Factors to take into account when planning healthy and safe indoor & outdoor environments & services.

Describe how current health and safety legislation, policies and procedures are implemented in the setting.

For all settings, the condition of the premises should provide sufficient assurance as to the health, safety and welfare of all of the people who use the building. Good standards of hygiene should be always be maintained and there should be sufficient space so over-crowding is avoided. The Education Regulations stipulate:

Other possible hazards are doors and exit points. Doors should have a spring device to close on themselves once they’re open to minimise anyone leaving without being notices, secure stair-gates should be fitted at both ends to minimise falls, and the main entrance should have a secure lock/ buzzer system to minimise unlawful entry or exit.

In a school setting, it is compulsory to follow the rules of this act. Schools must have an annual risk assessment so that they can determine areas of the school which could be dangerous; the same applies for activities in the school. They also determine the possibility of specific hazards happening and who in particularly would be at risk.

1.1 Describe the factors to take into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments and services

6-Risk Assessment SHWW Act Section 19 requires that employers and those who control workplaces to any extent must identify the hazards in the workplaces under their control and assess the risks to safety and health at work. Health and Safety Executive explain five steps of risk assessment that are: a. Identify the hazards b. Decide who might be harmed and how c. Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions d. Record your significant findings e. Review your assessment and update if necessary (HSE, 2016) Risk assessment is carried ot by people who can assess specific work activities, know how work is really done, identify (know) hazards associated with the activities, know likelihood and frequency of activity, and be able to determine actual

2. Explain how and when to report potential health and safety risks that have been identified

2.3. Undertake a health and safety risk assessment in own work setting or service illustrating how its implementation will reduce risk.

Final stage of responsibilities for representing the health and safety measures lies within the management authorities. According to Vogel (2012), a proper representation of these precautionary measures makes the staff, client and visitors aware about the availability of different safety measures.