Case Scenario: Policies and Procedures
Certificate III trainees Leila and Evan have been at the centre for 3 months. They are on the early shift and have been assigned the task of setting up the preschool outdoor environment. They have both attended a 30-minute in-house training session on how to set up the environment safely.
Evan who is fit and strong tells Leila that he will manage the heavy and bulky equipment while she sets up the equipment for sand, water, dry riverbed, ball games and small world play. Leila reminds Evan that they are supposed to follow WHS procedures and conduct a two-person lift for heavy/bulky equipment.
Evan responds: 'Leila, do I look like I need you to help me lift this equipment?'
As Evan is maneuvering several large wooden crates he stumbles backwards and sprains his ankle.
Q1. Describe what action should/could have been taken in relation to the risk management hierarchy. Risk management hierarchy: Eliminate the risk or prevent it from occurring.
Q2. Describe what action should/could have been taken in relation to the risk management hierarchy. Risk management hierarchy: Reduce the likelihood of the risk event occurring.
Q3. Describe what action should/could have been taken in relation to the risk management hierarchy. Risk management hierarchy: Risk management hierarchy: In this scenario how could Evan have reduced the consequences of the risk?
Q4. Describe a risk register and explain what is a notifiable incident according to WHS legislation.
Q5. Under current legislation, what are the requirements for early childhood education and care services in relation to mandatory reporting of infectious diseases?
Q6. Under current legislation, what are the requirements for early childhood education and care services in relation to a child being involved in an incident, sustaining injury, experiencing trauma or illness?
Q7. What are the typical reporting requirements for states and territories where an educator has reasonable grounds that a child is at risk of significant harm?