Working
in groups
list as many hazards
that need to be
considered in the
care setting
• Lesson objective – to learn how risk assessment is
carried out and why in the care setting
Fire
 Electricity
 Unsafe equipment
 Unsafe electrical fittings and fixtures
 Flood
 Gas leaks
 Unsafe furnishings and fittings
 Unsafe storage of hazardous chemicals
Lesson objective – to learn how to recognise the health
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and safety risks in the care setting
Community lounge rooms
 Kitchen
 Play areas
 Bedrooms
 Community areas – such as hallways,
entrances and stairs
 bathrooms
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• Lesson objective – to learn how to recognise the
health and safety risks in the care setting
Air-condition in the care setting
is said to be 33% more likely to
cause infection spread
• Lesson objective – to learn how to recognise the
health and safety risks in the care setting
• Lesson objective – to learn how to recognise the
health and safety risks in the care setting
• Lesson objective – to learn how to recognise the
health and safety risks in the care setting
Looking
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at the document
and the image – write up
six risk assessment areas
that are vital to endure
children are safe in the
Lesson
objective
– to learn
how to recognise the
child
care
facility
health and safety risks in the care setting
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Fire – smoke alarms, fire exists, fire fighting
equipment – fire extinguishers and blankets
Electricity – poor lighting or overloading sockets,
and protection over sockets where children are
playing
Unsafe equipment – large equipment that could
be dangerous should have guards on.
Unsafe electrical fittings and fixtures- frayed wires
should be taped up, sockets and plugs repaired
Flood – could be caused by burst pipes, over
flowing baths, water storage tanks, washing
machines, dishwashers all need regular
maintenance
Gas leaks – boilers that are not regularly checked
and gas ovens and hobs need maintenance
checks by corgi registered plumbers.
Unsafe furnishings and fittings – unsafe chairs should
be removed, furniture that are unbalanced should
be fixed.
Unsafe storage of hazardous chemical – these
should be kept in locked cupboards at all times
Lesson objective – to learn how to recognise the health and
safety risks in the care setting
Risk assessments are carried out at
regular intervals, fire prevention, food
and hygiene as well as gas certificates
are available for inspection.
Surveillance cameras are installed in all
main playrooms and entrances. We
have an intercom at the entrance so
that visitors are let in and aren't able to
just walk-in.
All parents need to sign their children in
and out. Should someone different be
collecting your child, Please inform
your child's keyworker and provide
some form of identification.
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Learn CPR
Although most people will never need to perform it, CPR is always valuable to know when working as a
babysitter. There are different techniques for performing CPR on adults, children and babies, so make sure
you are up to date and able to perform CPR if necessary. Enroll in a class at a local community college, Red
Cross or YMCA.
Choking Hazards
Do not bring toys that are potential choking hazards, such as toys with small, detachable objects. Keep any
home decorations that are a potential choking hazard out of reach to any wandering and curious little
hands. Make sure children stay away from blind cords as well, as children can wrap the cords around their
necks.
Lock Away Household Cleaners
Children are curious by nature, which sometimes leads them to do things that may potentially harm them.
While most parents will have toxic household cleaners out of the reach of their children, ask to make sure. If
the child is being taken care of at your house, make sure to lock the cabinets that contain these items with
a child-proof lock, or move them to a room that is off-limits or a shelf that is too high for the child to reach.
Phone Numbers
In addition to 911, it is important to have other phone numbers for non-life threatening emergencies (such
as a broken arm) or to be able to contact the parent in case of an emergency. Have the cell phone
number of the parent or parent(s) and the phone number of the place they are visiting (in case they turn
their cell phones off). In addition, it is good to know what hospitals to take the children to in an emergency
and have the numbers of the children's dentist and pediatrician on hand. Its also a good idea to have the
phone number of at least one neighbor in case there is an emergency and the parents cannot be
reached.
Allergies
Learn about the children's allergies before you begin babysitting. This is important if you are serving them
food or are in a situation where they might need to be administered emergency care. Have the parents
provide a list of allergies and ask them to show you where to locate treatment options, like an Epipen if the
child is extremely allergic to certain foods, animals or insect bites.
Watch the Children
Always watch the children. This may seem like common sense, but some babysitters use babysitting as a
time to call their friends or slack off. Turning your back for a moment can result in a catastrophe. This is of
utmost importance when you are out in public with the children, as they can run away or be seriously
injured in the blink of an eye.
Transporting
When transporting the children you are caring for, make sure your car is fitted for their car seat. Have the
parents show you how to put it in and make sure it is secure. If you are walking with the children, make sure
they stop at any and all street corners. It is preferable that you hold their hands or hold onto their backpacks
so that you don't lose them when crossing the street.
• Lesson objective – to learn how to recognise the
health and safety risks in the care setting
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14.
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Look at the image and highlight all the areas
that are safe from dangerous and how they
have been remedied
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Fire and smoke detectors, carbon monoxide
detectors
Water
Standard dry powder
Multi-purpose dry powder
AFF (Aqueous film-forming foam) this is used to
put out fires that are a solid object, it should
never be used on a chip pan
Carbon dioxide – it may be used on fires such
as grease, fats, oil, paint, petrol, and so on.
Smoking is a major cause of fires, some are
started deliberately this is known as arson
• Lesson objective – to learn how to recognise the
health and safety risks in the care setting
Class A
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Class A: SOLIDS such as
paper, wood, plastic etc
Class B: FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS such as paraffin,
petrol, oil etc
Class C: FLAMMABLE
GASES such as propane,
butane, methane etc
Class D: METALS such as
aluminium, magnesium,
titanium etc
Class E: Fires involving
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS
Class F: Cooking OIL &
FAT etc
Class B
Class C Class D
Class E
Class F
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Working in groups record an emergency
procedure for a fire in a care home setting
Key words
Break point glass
Ring 999 – ensure someone has
Doors and windows
If small two people could fight the fire with
fire extinguisher
Everyone evacuated
Never return to building until all clear has
been given
Doors
 Signs
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Safety feature
Fire exit
Smoke alarm
Fire alarm
purpose
How it would reduce the risk
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The specific objectives of such training are to ensure that all
employees:
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Are familiar with the procedure to follow if they discover a fire.
Understand the fire alarm signals in the building in which they
work, and know what to do if the fire alarm sounds.
Know all the escape routes in the building in which they work,
and assembly points.
Are able to operate the fire alarm system.
Know where fire extinguishers are located and how to use them.
Understand the fire precautions in the building in which they
work, so that they do not negate these precautions.
Understand the serious threat that a fire in a building may
present to life, property and the continuity of work
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Electronic pads on doors
Window guards
 Safe-Condition
Signs
Prohibition
Signs
Mandatory Signs
Warning Signs