
Question 1: Identify the workplace health and safety (WHS) authority in your state. list the relevant WHS regulations/ legislations that guide your actions?
my answer:
1: The Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Authority in NSW is Safe Work Australia. The relevant WHS regulations/legislations that guide our actions are:
• Infection control and hygiene
• Infectious diseases and exclusions
• Immunisation
• Managing sick children
• Managing children with chronic illnesses
• Administering medications
• Risk reduction in SIDS
• Dental and oral health
• Preventing choking
• Emergency procedures
• Food allergies
• Food safety and nutrition
• Physical activity
• Indoor safety
• Outdoor safety
• Environmental hazards
• Travel and excursions
• Child protection
• Staff health and safety
• Pregnant staff health and safety