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Hi Everyone,

I would very much appreciate a bit of help, I am very close to finishing my cert 3 and stuck with a few assignments.

Well the first on CHCPR301A was a class task that I wasn't there for, so really just need an understanding of some of these questions.

1) How can we participate in children's play without being intrusive?
2) How can we encourage children in their play?
3) How can we model play? How can we collaborate with children in play?
4) How do you take an interest in the child's play?
5) Be aware of boredom or frustration signs. How are you going to regain a child's interest and attention, before the behaviour turns negative?
6) What can you do for a child hesitant to join in?
7) How can you encourage children to allow other children to join in their play?

The next one is OHS HLTOHS300A


Scenairo:


You have noticed two occupational hazards whilst on your practical placement. One is an issue with staff not washing their hands and wearing gloves, the other is lack of lighting in the storeroom.

1) Who would you report these issues to? How would you raise the issues to ensure ohs principles apply.
2) Write at least two paragraphs explaining when and how you could contribute to workplance occupational health and safety discussions, including working with less experienced members of the workgroup.

I need to complete these ASAP, so help would be appreciated thank you

Please somebody point me in the right direction, I have to hand this in tomorrow.

Thank you for your help L.A,

Just wondering why you said you would talk to the director about the handwashing and lighting issues instead of oh&s rep? I am just questioning this because I thought it would be the oh&s rep. So maybe I was wrong.

Thanks again for your help

Another question I have is, as an assistant are you allowed to fill out the hazard report? Or is this different with each centre?

Hi Aus22,

Just wondering why you said you would talk to the director about the handwashing and lighting issues instead of oh&s rep?

When you're on work placement it's best to go directly to the director with any concerns or issues that you may have. There may have been a reason why gloves weren't used or the lighting issue has already been taken care of. You could also go to the oh&s rep as well but I think it's best to approach the director first regarding these issues if you noticed it during your work placement.

Another question I have is, as an assistant are you allowed to fill out the hazard report? Or is this different with each centre?

I think you are able to fill out a hazard report, I don't see why not...I think with a hazard report you will need to get it co-signed by another staff member. If this is the case then an assistant can probably fill it out as well...

Did you manage to get your assignment in on time? Also please update this topic if there is any other useful information you could share with others...

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'L.A

Thanks for your help I haven't handed in my assignment, because I am really stressed out, trying to finish my cert 3 and sorting/packing/moving at the same time. I asked my trainer if I could hand all my assignments in next thursday. So I hope I can get them all done by then, but at least I know if I need any help, there are some lovely people here that can help me.

With the OHS assignment, I started this assignment on my own as I hadnt had any replies from here yet. I am not sure if my answers are okay, I have trouble wording things. I will post below what I have written, please let me know what you think.

Why do you think it is so important that every single worker in children's services has a clear understanding of OHS guidlines and legislation?

It is important that every single worker in children's services has a clear understanding of OHS guidlines and legislation because OHS involves the health and safety of yourself, other staff, children, parents and any visitors to the centre. It is important to notify the OHS rep of any hazards you come across so they can be risk assessed and dealt with appropriately to protect the health and safety of everyone who enters the centre from illness, harm or injury.

SCENARIO:
You have noticed two occupational hazards whilst on your pratical placement. One is an issue with staff not washing their hands and wearing gloves, the other is lack of lighting in a storeroom.

1. Who would you report these issues to? How would you raise the issues to ensure OHS principles apply?

I would report the hazards by the staff members not washing their hands and the lack of lighting in the storeroom to the OHS rep.

I would explain to the OHS rep my concerns and why I think it is a hazard to make sure OHS principles apply.

If I was responsible for filling out the hazard report form I would have to include:

-What the hazard is?
-Why is it a hazard?
-Severity/how likely?
-Priority of control
-How can the hazard be fixed?

2. Write at least 2 paragraphs explaining when and how you should contribute to workplace occupational health and safety discussions, including working with less experienced members of the workgroup.

2. Contributing to workplace occupational health and safety discussions can be daily, as the hazards arise and at staff meetings.

If I saw a less experienced staff member not applying OHS principles to their work I would talk to them and show them the correct ways to do things. If they asked me questions on OHS I would tell them what I know and let them know where they can find more information.

I would report this to the OHS rep, as it may be that the person needs more training.

Contributing to discussions could be talking amongst other staff and OHS rep if you have any questions or concerns.

Another time for OHS discussion is during a staff meeting. Making sure I am aware of OHS policies and procedures, The OHS Act, regulations and code of practice. When electing an OHS rep for the centre.

This is what I got on my own, please let me know what you think?

Is what I have done okay?

Thanks, I have been so busy moving houses and trying to finish up my assignments at the same time and its been very stressful. Well the moving part has happened, I am just going to focus on my last couple of assignments I need to do and hope to hand everything in tuesday Hopefully I will pass everything and have my cert 3

The assignment I am working on at the moment is another OHS assignment and I need to use 3 major OHS examples, I have chosen manual handling and Infectous disease control and need to chose another, but not sure what I should chose. I have to research and write about how they prevent these issues and how they deal with them. With the manual handling, I looked up on of the websites the teacher suggested and have taken some points and written them basically word for word, but not the whole article of course. I was just wondering am I allowed to do this if I reference the website I got the info from, or do I need to put qoutations and a reference? Or will I need to rewrite it in my own words? Any suggestions for the 3rd major OHS issue?

Thanks so much for your help, I do appreciate it.

Sara

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L.A