Task - Developing Safe Work Practices (in a Childcare - Australia)

This task requires you to participate in processes for the development of safe workplace policies and procedures that will affect your work area (childcare).

1: Hygiene Policy Meeting

Characters:

Meeting Chair (MC)

Childcare Worker (CW)

Parent Representative (PR)

Health and Safety Officer (HSO)

Script:

MC: Good morning everyone. Today, we are here to discuss and develop a Hygiene Policy for our childcare centre. Let's start with some initial thoughts. Childcare Worker, would you like to start?

CW: Sure, thank you. I believe our policy should include regular handwashing for both staff and children. This is especially important before meals and after using the toilet.

PR: I agree. And perhaps we could also include a policy about cleaning toys and equipment regularly to prevent the spread of germs.

HSO: That's a good point. We should also consider the handling and preparation of food. Staff should be trained in safe food handling practices.

MC: Excellent suggestions. Let's draft these points into a policy and review it in our next meeting.

MEETING MINUTES
Meeting called	WHS Meeting Minutes
Date and time of meeting
Location
Note taker
Work area affected
Safe workplace policy
Safe workplace procedure

Agenda Item 1 - Safe workplace policy

Agenda Item 2 - Safe workplace procedure

2: Emergency Evacuation Procedure Meeting

Characters:

Meeting Chair (MC)

Childcare Worker (CW)

Parent Representative (PR)

Fire Safety Officer (FSO)

Script:

MC: Welcome everyone. Today's meeting is about developing an Emergency Evacuation Procedure. Childcare Worker, could you start us off?

CW: Certainly. I think it's crucial that we have clear, visible signs indicating the evacuation routes. We also need to ensure that all staff are trained and know what to do in case of an emergency.

PR: I agree. And it would be reassuring for parents if we had regular drills so that the children also know what to do.

FSO: Absolutely. We should also have a designated meeting point outside the building where everyone can gather after evacuation. It's important to account for everyone.

MC: Great points. Let's draft these into a procedure and review it in our next meeting.

MEETING MINUTES
Meeting called	WHS Meeting Minutes
Date and time of meeting
Location
Note taker
Work area affected
Safe workplace policy
Safe workplace procedure

Agenda Item 1 - Safe workplace policy

Agenda Item 2 - Safe workplace procedure