HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 10:13 am
Hi, I am currently working on an assignment and really drawing a blank on one of the questions and would appreciate some help.
The question is based on this case study:
Case Study 1
Indira is an educator at a 25-place preschool licensed to care for 3–5 year old children, and which is located on the edge of a public park.
She has been asked by the Director to carry out a routine safety check (using a safety check form) of the outdoor play environment. This includes the climbing equipment, sandpit, storage shed, gardens, trees and fences.
Indira uses a safety checklist to assist her in this task. On the safety check form, Indira has noted sharp edges on the corner of the metal shed, some peeling paint on the climbing frames, a low-hanging branch and a loose latch on the entrance gate.
The gardens are well maintained and the sand in the sandpit has recently been replaced.
Question is:
Identify three (3) existing hazards that Indira finds and three (3) potential hazards that may pose a risk in the future.
I have the following:
Existing Hazards:
Low hanging branch
Loose latch on the entrance gate
Sharp edges on the corner of the metal shed
Potential Hazards:
Peeling paint on the climbing frame
There are no other potential hazards identified. I am wondering if an existing hazard can also be identified as a potential hazard? If the existing hazard is not taken care of it has the potential to cause further problems.
Thanks for your help.
The question is based on this case study:
Case Study 1
Indira is an educator at a 25-place preschool licensed to care for 3–5 year old children, and which is located on the edge of a public park.
She has been asked by the Director to carry out a routine safety check (using a safety check form) of the outdoor play environment. This includes the climbing equipment, sandpit, storage shed, gardens, trees and fences.
Indira uses a safety checklist to assist her in this task. On the safety check form, Indira has noted sharp edges on the corner of the metal shed, some peeling paint on the climbing frames, a low-hanging branch and a loose latch on the entrance gate.
The gardens are well maintained and the sand in the sandpit has recently been replaced.
Question is:
Identify three (3) existing hazards that Indira finds and three (3) potential hazards that may pose a risk in the future.
I have the following:
Existing Hazards:
Low hanging branch
Loose latch on the entrance gate
Sharp edges on the corner of the metal shed
Potential Hazards:
Peeling paint on the climbing frame
There are no other potential hazards identified. I am wondering if an existing hazard can also be identified as a potential hazard? If the existing hazard is not taken care of it has the potential to cause further problems.
Thanks for your help.