Element 2.3.2 / Every Reasonable precaution is taken to protect children from any harm and any hazard likely to cause injury.
Educators Name: / Date:
Nominated Supervisor’s Name:
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yes / no / N/A / Is the laundry located and designed in a way that prevents children from accessing potentially harmful substances and objects?yes / no / N/A / Is soiled clothing, nappies etc firmly sealed in containers/double bagged and is it inaccessible to children at all times? (It is preferable that the laundry door is locked).
yes / no / N/A / Is the temperature of the hot water restricted so that children can’t burn themselves?
yes / no / N/A / Are drawers and cupboards closed immediately after use?
yes / no / N/A / Are childproof latches on all drawers and cupboards and do they work?
yes / no / N/A / Are chemicals properly labelled and stored securely in locked cupboards?
yes / no / N/A / Do chemical storage cupboards have warning signs indicating dangerous goods are kept there?
yes / no / N/A / Are Safety Data Sheets (formerly Material safety Data Sheets) readily available in areas where chemicals are kept?
yes / no / N/A / Are all water containers emptied after use?
yes / no / N/A / Is the laundry cleaning schedule displayed and adhered to (ie: signed off when done)?
yes / no / N/A / Are cleaning materials put away after each use?
yes / no / N/A / Are floors kept clear of substances that may cause falls and slips?
yes / no / N/A / Are light fittings clean and free of dust?
yes / no / N/A / Are leads placed so they don’t obstruct movement or present a safety hazard?
yes / no / N/A / Is electrical equipment which is exposed to moisture, heat, etc regularly tested by a licensed tradesperson and a record kept? The record may be kept as a tag or in another form.
yes / no / N/A / Does the layout give staff space to work and move freely?