managing risks and hazards

Question 1

supervision

Answer 1

always supervise the child, to ensure they have no accidents - especially around possible hazards e.g water or using tools.

Question 2

environmental safety

Answer 2

create a safe environment by removing possible hazards - includes securing furniture, covering outlets, remove choking hazards, ensure play equipment are free from sharp objects e.g damaged toys and toxic substances.

Question 3

7 safety symbols

Answer 3

British kitemark- shows it meets british standards
Knife and Fork symbol- non toxic and food safe playing
CE- meets EU safety
0-3 cross symbol - hazardous for 0-3 year olds
British lion mark - safe and good quality
cigarette and lighter symbol - fire resistant

Question 4

Spaces to consider when working with kids

Answer 4

In the classroom
Social Spaces - outside
Social Spaces - inside
Toilets
Car parks
Boundaries
Field / playground

Question 5

What is a risk?

Answer 5

likelihood of an environment activity , activity and or resource causing harm

Question 6

What is a hazard

Answer 6

Potential for an environment activity and or resource causing harm

Question 7

What other risks / hazards can there be in a nursery setting?

Answer 7

Resources - safe? age appropriate? stored safely? clean and hygienic?
Outdoor area - sandpits? (clean, checked for debris, in correct area?) stored area? shaded areas for a hot day? undercover area for a wet day? climbing area ( safe height, nothing underneath)
Fire drills - does the child know where to go? do they know the correct fire exit door?