Health, Safety and Hygiene - 1412 Words

Sheet 3: Health, safety and hygiene For this assessor visit, you will need to carry out a snack or mealtime routine in your placement. You will need to talk to your placement supervisor about this. Do this at least a week ahead of your assessor visit. Purpose: This visit will focus on your understanding of the Health and Safety and Food Management policies and procedures in your placement. You should be able to give your assessor a tour of the placement pointing out the relevant aspects. You also need to be aware of the Child Protection policy and the procedures relating to recording and reporting of child protection issues. You will need to explain how children’s nutritional needs are met. You will need to carry out a snack or†¦show more content†¦Y/N 4.1. Demonstrate how equipment and each area of the setting are kept clean and hygienic. Y/N 2.3. Explain where to get additional support and advice about conflicts and dilemmas. Y/N 4.2. Demonstrate and evaluate measures taken in the setting to prevent cross-infection. Y/N CYP 3.4 (Edexcel 4) 2.3. Undertake a health and safety risk assessment in own work setting or service illustrating how its implementation will reduce risk. Y/N 6.2. Explain the regulations concerning management of medicines and how these are interpreted in the work setting. Y/N 2.4. Explain how health and safety risk assessments are monitored and reviewed. Y/N 6.3. Explain how to protect themselves when lifting and handling children and equipment in the work setting. Y/N CYP 3.6 (Edexcel 6) 3.3. Analyse the potential tension between maintaining confidentiality with the need to disclose information: ââ€"  where abuse of a child or young person is suspected ââ€"  when it is suspected that a crime has been/may be committed. Y/N 5.1 Identify balanced meals, snacks and drinks for children in their early years, following current government guidance on nutritional needs. Y/N SCMP 2 (Edexcel 18) 4.3. 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