Blue Bay Early Learning Centre
Evidence of link to Regulations (ECSNR):
R115
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Evidence of link to NQS::
QA 2 E:2.3.2
Change Description
Child Protection Policy
Use and Storage of
Hazardous Items
Policy
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Blue Bay Early Learning Centre
Policy Objective
To ensure that all hazardous items (including children’s medications) are used and stored in
accordance with directions. All hazardous items must be stored so that they are not accessible to
children. Hazardous items must also be used in such a way as to minimise the risk of illness and
injury to staff.
Rationale
While the organisation aims to use environmentally friendly products there will always be
hazardous items that may cause serious injury, illness, or death (if ingested by children). Such
items may include medications, detergents, cleaning products and garden chemicals.
Storage areas must be inaccessible to children and may include high shelving, lockable boxes,
lockable cupboards and cupboards with child-proof locks.
Staff must remain vigilant at all times and ensure that designated storage areas for hazardous
items are used correctly at all times.
Relevant Legislation:
Education and Care Services National Regulation, 2012
Strategies and practices
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All hazardous items including:
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medications
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cleaning products, bleach, chemicals
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garden and pest control chemicals
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sharp utensils such as adult scissors, utility knives etc
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washing detergent, dish washing detergent
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any other items or products that may be hazardous to children
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Children’s medications must be stored in a clearly labelled lockable container in the
refrigerator.
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All first aid kits are stored in a purpose made container and kept on an adult height shelf in
each room.
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All detergents and cleaning products must be stored in a designated lockable cupboard
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All chemicals and hazardous products used in the outdoor area are to e stored in a lockable
cupboard in the outdoor storage shed.
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All hazardous items are to be clearly labelled.
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All hazardous items must be entered onto Safety Data Sheets.
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All staff must place handbags in staff lockers in staffroom.
Child Protection Policy
must be stored in areas that are not accessible to children.
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Parents will be reminded not to leave handbags here they can be accessed by children.
References
Education and Care Services National Regulation, 2011
National Quality Standards
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