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The Co-ordinator at Blue Bay Early Learning Centre, Jai, has a list of maintenance jobs that he has been meaning to address. Jai has been busy with other things and is not good at delegating, so the maintenance list has simply been put aside.
a) If there is an accident or serious injury as a result of Jai’s failure to attend to maintenance issues who is legally responsible? Give a reason for your response.
Is the co-ordinator himself responsible or the director of the centre responsible? Co-ordinator himself because it was his negligence and director because they have to keep an eye of what the co-ordinator has been doing...
b) What strategies could be put in place to avoid this situation occurring in the future?
Distribute the work among other co-ordinators and assistants.
Jai should prioritize his work and give importance to maintenance.
c) Read Jai’s Maintenance List and:
i. Identify the potential hazards and/or risks associated with each item on the list.
ii. Rate each item in terms of potential for serious risk to health/safety according to priority for repair.
High Priority :1-2 days Medium Priority: next week Low Priority: next few weeks
Jai’s Maintenance List Potential Hazard
Priority Rating

Jai’s Maintenance List Potential Hazard
Priority Rating
a. The hinges on the doors of the outdoor storage are loose.
b. The brackets holding the top shelf in the same storeroom have worked themselves loose, making the shelf completely unstable.
c. The cord on the electric kettle in the staffroom is badly frayed.
d. The hot water tap in the kitchen is leaking.
e. Only one staff member sets up heavy outdoor equipment in the morning.
f. Several rocks surrounding the children’s sandpit have worked themselves lose.

g. The hand towel dispenser in the staff toilets has fallen off the wall and is on the floor.
h. Some of the tiles on the floor in the kitchen have begun to lift.
i. The fan in the infant’s cot room in not working.
j. The hand grips on several of the children’s bikes are worn exposing the metal and need replacing.
k. The fly screen on the laundry door is ripped.

Hi Lorina
Thank you very much for the response. I have tried to answer the question. Could you please tell me if I am right or wrong? Thanks once again.
a) If there is an accident or serious injury as a result of Jai’s failure to attend to maintenance issues who is legally responsible? Give a reason for your response.
Ans : The Co-ordinator, supervisor and the director will be responsible legally. The co-ordinator should consider the potential hazard and prioritise the maintenance jobs. It is the supervisors responsibility to make sure the staff members are performing their duties. The director of the institution should make regular visits to the centre and make sure the staff and the supervisor are able to run the centre smoothly.

b) What strategies could be put in place to avoid this situation occurring in the future?
Ans: The co-ordinator should understand the potential hazard and prioritise the maintenance jobs. If there is a lot of work for one person, the other staff members and assistants can help the co-ordinator by sharing the duties. If the co-ordinator is not good at delegating, the supervisor can allot the work equally among the staff members.

Jai’s Maintenance List Potential Hazard Priority Rating
a. The hinges on the doors of the outdoor storage are loose. The door may just work up loose and fall off. High priority
The children might try to enter the room which is
very dangerous as there may be chemicals or poisonous items. High priority
b. The brackets holding the top shelf in the same storeroom Staff may not observe the condition and try to store a heavy
have worked themselves loose, making the shelf completely item on the shelf which may fall on their leg.
unstable.
c. The cord on the electric kettle in the staffroom is badly frayed. The staff members often try to use the kettle.
Therefore it may cause shock and burns. High priority
d. The hot water tap in the kitchen is leaking. The staff unknowingly may keep their hands under
the hot water which may cause burns and scalding. High priority
e. Only one staff member sets up heavy outdoor equipment This may cause the staff member to badly hurt their
in the morning. back and physical injuries. It is rule for that at least two
staff members together does the set up and packing up
of outdoor equipment. High priority
f. Several rocks surrounding the children’s sandpit Children try to play in the sandpit and rocks.
have worked themselves lose. The rocks may just roll off and cause physical
injuries to children leading to even death. High priority
g. The hand towel dispenser in the staff toilets has The staff members may not see the hand towel
fallen off the wall and is on the floor. dispenser on the floor and may hurt themselves.
Leg injuries may be caused. It should be immediately
fixed or kept in the storeroom. Medium priority
h. Some of the tiles on the floor in the kitchen have begun This may cause the staff members to hit their leg
to lift. and fall. This may cause leg and knee injuries.
The condition should be displayed until it is fixed. Medium priority
i. The fan in the infant’s cot room in not working. This may cause suffocation and children may also
feel hot depending on the weather. Air conditioning
should be on if fan is not working. Medium priority
j. The hand grips on several of the children’s bikes are Children may hurt their hands.This may
worn exposing the metal and need replacing. cause scratches, bleeding, or even serious injuries. High priority
k. The fly screen on the laundry door is ripped. This may cause a jerk to the staff members if it is
on the floor Low priority

can you please provide the answer in assessment no HLTWS003 page no 11

NANDU wrote:Hi Lorina
Thank you very much for the response. I have tried to answer the question. Could you please tell me if I am right or wrong? Thanks once again.
a) If there is an accident or serious injury as a result of Jai’s failure to attend to maintenance issues who is legally responsible? Give a reason for your response.
Ans : The Co-ordinator, supervisor and the director will be responsible legally. The co-ordinator should consider the potential hazard and prioritise the maintenance jobs. It is the supervisors responsibility to make sure the staff members are performing their duties. The director of the institution should make regular visits to the centre and make sure the staff and the supervisor are able to run the centre smoothly.

b) What strategies could be put in place to avoid this situation occurring in the future?
Ans: The co-ordinator should understand the potential hazard and prioritise the maintenance jobs. If there is a lot of work for one person, the other staff members and assistants can help the co-ordinator by sharing the duties. If the co-ordinator is not good at delegating, the supervisor can allot the work equally among the staff members.

Jai’s Maintenance List Potential Hazard Priority Rating
a. The hinges on the doors of the outdoor storage are loose. The door may just work up loose and fall off. High priority
The children might try to enter the room which is
very dangerous as there may be chemicals or poisonous items. High priority
b. The brackets holding the top shelf in the same storeroom Staff may not observe the condition and try to store a heavy
have worked themselves loose, making the shelf completely item on the shelf which may fall on their leg.
unstable.
c. The cord on the electric kettle in the staffroom is badly frayed. The staff members often try to use the kettle.
Therefore it may cause shock and burns. High priority
d. The hot water tap in the kitchen is leaking. The staff unknowingly may keep their hands under
the hot water which may cause burns and scalding. High priority
e. Only one staff member sets up heavy outdoor equipment This may cause the staff member to badly hurt their
in the morning. back and physical injuries. It is rule for that at least two
staff members together does the set up and packing up
of outdoor equipment. High priority
f. Several rocks surrounding the children’s sandpit Children try to play in the sandpit and rocks.
have worked themselves lose. The rocks may just roll off and cause physical
injuries to children leading to even death. High priority
g. The hand towel dispenser in the staff toilets has The staff members may not see the hand towel
fallen off the wall and is on the floor. dispenser on the floor and may hurt themselves.
Leg injuries may be caused. It should be immediately
fixed or kept in the storeroom. Medium priority
h. Some of the tiles on the floor in the kitchen have begun This may cause the staff members to hit their leg
to lift. and fall. This may cause leg and knee injuries.
The condition should be displayed until it is fixed. Medium priority
i. The fan in the infant’s cot room in not working. This may cause suffocation and children may also
feel hot depending on the weather. Air conditioning
should be on if fan is not working. Medium priority
j. The hand grips on several of the children’s bikes are Children may hurt their hands.This may
worn exposing the metal and need replacing. cause scratches, bleeding, or even serious injuries. High priority
k. The fly screen on the laundry door is ripped. This may cause a jerk to the staff members if it is
on the floor Low priority

NANDU wrote:Hi Lorina
Thank you very much for the response. I have tried to answer the question. Could you please tell me if I am right or wrong? Thanks once again.
a) If there is an accident or serious injury as a result of Jai’s failure to attend to maintenance issues who is legally responsible? Give a reason for your response.
Ans : The Co-ordinator, supervisor and the director will be responsible legally. The co-ordinator should consider the potential hazard and prioritise the maintenance jobs. It is the supervisors responsibility to make sure the staff members are performing their duties. The director of the institution should make regular visits to the centre and make sure the staff and the supervisor are able to run the centre smoothly.

b) What strategies could be put in place to avoid this situation occurring in the future?
Ans: The co-ordinator should understand the potential hazard and prioritise the maintenance jobs. If there is a lot of work for one person, the other staff members and assistants can help the co-ordinator by sharing the duties. If the co-ordinator is not good at delegating, the supervisor can allot the work equally among the staff members.

Jai’s Maintenance List Potential Hazard Priority Rating
a. The hinges on the doors of the outdoor storage are loose. The door may just work up loose and fall off. High priority
The children might try to enter the room which is
very dangerous as there may be chemicals or poisonous items. High priority
b. The brackets holding the top shelf in the same storeroom Staff may not observe the condition and try to store a heavy
have worked themselves loose, making the shelf completely item on the shelf which may fall on their leg.
unstable.
c. The cord on the electric kettle in the staffroom is badly frayed. The staff members often try to use the kettle.
Therefore it may cause shock and burns. High priority
d. The hot water tap in the kitchen is leaking. The staff unknowingly may keep their hands under
the hot water which may cause burns and scalding. High priority
e. Only one staff member sets up heavy outdoor equipment This may cause the staff member to badly hurt their
in the morning. back and physical injuries. It is rule for that at least two
staff members together does the set up and packing up
of outdoor equipment. High priority
f. Several rocks surrounding the children’s sandpit Children try to play in the sandpit and rocks.
have worked themselves lose. The rocks may just roll off and cause physical
injuries to children leading to even death. High priority
g. The hand towel dispenser in the staff toilets has The staff members may not see the hand towel
fallen off the wall and is on the floor. dispenser on the floor and may hurt themselves.
Leg injuries may be caused. It should be immediately
fixed or kept in the storeroom. Medium priority
h. Some of the tiles on the floor in the kitchen have begun This may cause the staff members to hit their leg
to lift. and fall. This may cause leg and knee injuries.
The condition should be displayed until it is fixed. Medium priority
i. The fan in the infant’s cot room in not working. This may cause suffocation and children may also
feel hot depending on the weather. Air conditioning
should be on if fan is not working. Medium priority
j. The hand grips on several of the children’s bikes are Children may hurt their hands.This may
worn exposing the metal and need replacing. cause scratches, bleeding, or even serious injuries. High priority
k. The fly screen on the laundry door is ripped. This may cause a jerk to the staff members if it is
on the floor Low priority

I think this is a good response and you're on the right track!

,
Lorina

NANDU wrote:Hi Lorina
Thank you very much for the response. I have tried to answer the question. Could you please tell me if I am right or wrong? Thanks once again.
a) If there is an accident or serious injury as a result of Jai’s failure to attend to maintenance issues who is legally responsible? Give a reason for your response.
Ans : The Co-ordinator, supervisor and the director will be responsible legally. The co-ordinator should consider the potential hazard and prioritise the maintenance jobs. It is the supervisors responsibility to make sure the staff members are performing their duties. The director of the institution should make regular visits to the centre and make sure the staff and the supervisor are able to run the centre smoothly.

b) What strategies could be put in place to avoid this situation occurring in the future?
Ans: The co-ordinator should understand the potential hazard and prioritise the maintenance jobs. If there is a lot of work for one person, the other staff members and assistants can help the co-ordinator by sharing the duties. If the co-ordinator is not good at delegating, the supervisor can allot the work equally among the staff members.

Jai’s Maintenance List Potential Hazard Priority Rating
a. The hinges on the doors of the outdoor storage are loose. The door may just work up loose and fall off. High priority
The children might try to enter the room which is
very dangerous as there may be chemicals or poisonous items. High priority
b. The brackets holding the top shelf in the same storeroom Staff may not observe the condition and try to store a heavy
have worked themselves loose, making the shelf completely item on the shelf which may fall on their leg.
unstable.
c. The cord on the electric kettle in the staffroom is badly frayed. The staff members often try to use the kettle.
Therefore it may cause shock and burns. High priority
d. The hot water tap in the kitchen is leaking. The staff unknowingly may keep their hands under
the hot water which may cause burns and scalding. High priority
e. Only one staff member sets up heavy outdoor equipment This may cause the staff member to badly hurt their
in the morning. back and physical injuries. It is rule for that at least two
staff members together does the set up and packing up
of outdoor equipment. High priority
f. Several rocks surrounding the children’s sandpit Children try to play in the sandpit and rocks.
have worked themselves lose. The rocks may just roll off and cause physical
injuries to children leading to even death. High priority
g. The hand towel dispenser in the staff toilets has The staff members may not see the hand towel
fallen off the wall and is on the floor. dispenser on the floor and may hurt themselves.
Leg injuries may be caused. It should be immediately
fixed or kept in the storeroom. Medium priority
h. Some of the tiles on the floor in the kitchen have begun This may cause the staff members to hit their leg
to lift. and fall. This may cause leg and knee injuries.
The condition should be displayed until it is fixed. Medium priority
i. The fan in the infant’s cot room in not working. This may cause suffocation and children may also
feel hot depending on the weather. Air conditioning
should be on if fan is not working. Medium priority
j. The hand grips on several of the children’s bikes are Children may hurt their hands.This may
worn exposing the metal and need replacing. cause scratches, bleeding, or even serious injuries. High priority
k. The fly screen on the laundry door is ripped. This may cause a jerk to the staff members if it is
on the floor Low priority

I think this is a good response and you're on the right track!

,
Lorina