HLTWHS300A - WHS Issue: Slippery Rug

[harrietdoug]

Your Assignment Module Number and Heading: HLTWHS300A: Contribute to WHS process
Your Assignment Type: Case Scenario
Currently Working in Childcare? Yes
Your knowledge: Basic Knowledge

Your Question?
You notice that a rug in the entry hall of your service is slipping.
a) Who would you tell?
b) Provide a copy of the documentation you would complete and fill it out, as you would need to if you found the slipping rug.
c) What level of risk do you think the hazard involves?
d) To control the risk, the rug is removed; leaving a lino floor that is very slippery. Do you think this is an adequate solution?
e) What would you do if you found that a risk control measure was inadequate?

What is your answer so far or What have you done so far as an attempt to solve this question?
a) Who would you tell? Supervisor and other staff members.
b) Provide a copy of the documentation you would complete and fill it out, as you would need to if you found the slipping rug. -
c) What level of risk do you think the hazard involves? Minor
d) To control the risk, the rug is removed; leaving a lino floor that is very slippery. Do you think this is an adequate solution? No, as it's just as slippery as before when the rug was slipping.
e) What would you do if you found that a risk control measure was inadequate? -

Description and Message:
Please help! xxx

[Lorina]

This may help:

Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls

,
L.A

[harrietdoug]

Thank you L.A