Title: Identify safety hazards and ways to protect children from them.
Course: Introduction to Early Childhood Education (19153-18) > Section: Analyzing Healthy and Safe Environments for Children

Identification should include

- sight and sound supervision
- injury prevention procedures
- laws and regulations governing possible safety hazards associated with a physical facility (e.g., safety plans, blood-borne pathogen regulations, prevention procedures for spreading infectious diseases, Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA] requirements, classroom and playground safety, safety checkpoints)
- the responsibilities of early childhood education professionals to ensure the safety and security of children.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What standards, laws, and regulations affect the early learning environment?
- What should be done to establish and maintain a safe and secure learning environment?

Communication

- How can the standards for a safe and secure learning environment be communicated to families and children?
- What procedures are in place for notifying families of emergencies?

Leadership

- What leadership skills could be used in an emergency?

Management

- What should be done to develop an emergency response system?
- What procedures can be established for handling emergencies?
- How can early childhood professionals be proactive in assessing risk potential?