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            I will be looking at preschoolers and the safety of the classroom and outside.  In a safe environment, children will gradually learn to protect themselves as well as looking out for others. Maintaining safety and health comes first in the eyes of the world and the families served. Having a safe and healthy environment protects the children from hazards. When the children know that both you and the environment are trustworthy, they can direct their energy to exploring and experimenting in the room.

                               To have a safe environment for children the equipment should prevent accidents. It is also important that you be aware of the programs safety. Children will get bumps and bruises but preventing serious injury are preventable with preparation and attention. Problems can be taken care of before they exist if handled effectively. Always looking for hazardous substances which can  come from something as simple as a daily safety checklist.

 

Identify at least five potentially hazardous situations/safety threats common to your age group. Describe measures that should be taken to prevent and/or deal with these situations/threats                  

 

            Some hazardous situations can be 1) Falls- this is hard to prevent because some children may not be able to balance, but by reminding them to walk and keep toys picked up can reduce the risk of falls. 2)Using non-durable furniture- If the furniture is not durable the children can tip it over and it has a chance to land on others. If it is not durable it should not be in the classroom. 3) slippery floors - if there is a spill make sure to clean it up right away to prevent any accidents. 4) Toys not picked up- Making sure children are putting toys away and teachers can also help with this by reminding students to keep toys on and in areas. 5) Running indoors- Keeping children to follow rules by walking inside and not running because they can get hurt by running into someone or something.

Summarize specific safety policies that apply to these situations/threats.

            Each class should be provided with a first-aid kit. Have training in CPR and first aid. Staff should be able to use or have training on how to use a fire extinguisher. There should be a plan for an emergency. Classrooms should have a telephone in case of an emergency as well as plans for what to do in case of emergencies as well a designed booklet or something with the children's emergency information.  

Indicate what families can do to ensure the safety of the child at home.

            Letting parents know of ways to help safety at home by having a monthly meeting and talking about different ways to help them with situations such as falls. One thing is reminding parents to keep things child-safe, add carpets/mats, reminding children to not run inside, and last even doing scenarios on how to be safe.