The child shall be calmly reassured throughout The child should be encouraged to wash themselves if appropriate or the child shall be gently cleaned with a flannel or other suitable cloth until the soiling is removed using gel/soap which is PH neutral (please check for allergies before use); The Child should be encouraged to dry themselves if appropriate or the staff member should wrap the child in a towel and gently dry Support the child to dress themselves if appropriate following the nappy changing procedure as necessary. Parents or Carers must be informed on the same day if their child has been showered and sign the shower record If a child refuses to be showered or shows distress during showering, then do not proceed. Contact the Parents or Carers and send them home if necessary. 51. MANUAL HANDLING Principle: To assess and reduce the risks associated with manual handling. Childcare Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016 (Síolta Standard 11: Professional Practice) (National Standard 19: Equipment and Materials, National Standard 20: Safety) Statement of Intent: We will assess and reduce the risks associated with manual handling. The main area of the body affected by handling accidents is the back, but virtually any part of the body can suffer injury due to poor manual handling. It is important to remember that health, safety and welfare is the responsibility of everybody in the service not just the management. Duties: Assess risks to the health and safety of their employees and others who may be affected in order to identify the measures needed to comply with relevant Health and safety law. Make arrangements to implement the measures identified as being required by the risk assessment. Appoint competent people to help with implementation. Provide information to employees that can be understood, as well as adequate training and instruction.
The child shall be calmly reassured throughout The child should be encouraged to wash themselves if appropriate or the child shall be gently cleaned with a flannel or other suitable cloth until the soiling is removed using gel/soap which is PH neutral (please check for allergies before use); The Child should be encouraged to dry themselves if appropriate or the staff member should wrap the child in a towel and gently dry Support the child to dress themselves if appropriate following the nappy changing procedure as necessary. Parents or Carers must be informed on the same day if their child has been showered and sign the shower record If a child refuses to be showered or shows distress during showering, then do not proceed. Contact the Parents or Carers and send them home if necessary. 51. MANUAL HANDLING Principle: To assess and reduce the risks associated with manual handling. Childcare Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016 (Síolta Standard 11: Professional Practice) (National Standard 19: Equipment and Materials, National Standard 20: Safety) Statement of Intent: We will assess and reduce the risks associated with manual handling. The main area of the body affected by handling accidents is the back, but virtually any part of the body can suffer injury due to poor manual handling. It is important to remember that health, safety and welfare is the responsibility of everybody in the service not just the management. Duties: Assess risks to the health and safety of their employees and others who may be affected in order to identify the measures needed to comply with relevant Health and safety law. Make arrangements to implement the measures identified as being required by the risk assessment. Appoint competent people to help with implementation. Provide information to employees that can be understood, as well as adequate training and instruction.
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