Evacuation may be required in the event of a fire, chemical spill, bomb scare, earthquake, gas leak, flood, bush fire. Planning for and responding effectively to fire and emergency evacuations is important to ensure safety in children’s centres. Weather proof sign to show where your emergency assembly point/gate is www.pdfeducationsupplies.com.au

It is important and a requirement of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation to keep a record of any illness or injury occurring to a centre staff, child, other staff member or visitor to the centre for the effective management of the illness or injury, and to help prevent future occurrences. Public liability, workers compensation and personal sickness and injury insurance policies also require to be informed. This laminated poster will keep parents informed, simple write on and wipe off www.pdfeducationsupplies.com.au

Food borne illness commonly occurs in settings where food is prepared or served to a large number of people, and types of illness include bacterial and viral gastroenteritis, food poisoning from toxin producing bacterial contamination, and potentially serious infections such as hepatitis A, salmonella, shigella, and shiga-like toxin producing Escherichia coli It is vital that services have a designated area for food preparation and storage, which is safe and hygienic.  

Planting a Bush Tucker garden is a great way to educate children more about Aboriginal Traditions.  PDF Education Supplies have made this weatherproof sign to display in your Bush Tucker garden, we do recommend you apply a coat of clear varnish to prevent mould growing on the timber. www.pdfeducationsupplies.com.au Benefits of Bush Tucker Tea According to legend, tea originated over 5000 years ago when a couple of tree leaves fell into a cup of boiling water. Today, tea is one of the most consumed drinks in the world, second only to water. "Indigenous Australians have been harvesting, collecting and making excellent use of the land's natural resources for thousands of years," says native bush food expert and author of The Outback Chef, Jude Mayall. "The unique flavours of Australian spices, fruits and herbs make spectacular teas that have endless health benefits." What can Australian bush tea do for your health and wellbeing?...

To encourage self help and also to assist with your sun policy we have created this great weatherproof sign is perfect to leave outside where you have set up your suncream station(don't forget to see our Acrylic Sun Safety Mirror which will complement it very well. www.pdfeducationsupplies.com.au Australia has the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world and sun exposure during childhood significantly increases the risk of developing skin cancer and melanoma. Sand, concrete and water can reflect up to 85% of sunlight and intensify exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Children’s centre staff and centres can play a vital role in the long- term prevention of skin cancer and in teaching healthy sun habits to young children, and are responsible for preventing and reducing the risks from excess sun exposure while children are in their care Apply sunscreen in the amount according the instructions on the bottle. • Be aware...

Recommended First Aid Supplies, please keep a fully stocked first aid kit within easy reach of all caregivers but out of reach of children.  Check your kit(s) regularly, and restock as necessary.  Your first aid kit should include; Box of nonporous disposable gloves Sealed packages of alcohol wipes or antiseptic Small scissors Cold pack Tweezers (for removing splinters) Thermometer Adhesive bandage tape Sterile gauze squares (50mm and 75 mm) Triangular bandages Flexible roller gauze (25mm and 50mm widths) Safety pins Eye dressing Insect-sting preparation Pencil and notepad Syrup of ipecac Small Splints Sealable plastic bags for soiled materials PDF Education Supplies also have a weatherproof outdoor CPR Chart which is handy to display. www.pdfeducationsupplies.com.au  

This vinyl sticker will ensure that it does not fall off the cupboard and all are aware of potential dangers storage  The centre will protect child centre staff, children, families and visitors from the risks associated with chemical products, medicines, other dangerous substances and dangerous equipment used in the centre and environs. Accidental poisoning is the second most common hospital admission for child injuries in Australia, and 75% of accidental poisonings are attributed to medications. The most common accidental poisonings involve respiratory and cough medications, antihistamines, paracetamol, iron tablets, benzodiazepines, and eucalyptus and other vapouriser oils. Other main agents of poisoning in children are household chemicals, especially pesticides including snail bait and mothballs, bleach and other cleaners, detergents, solvents, petroleum and kerosene and cosmetics. Many of these chemical products are routinely used in children’s centres and are potentially hazardous, either by ingestion, inhalation or skin contact. Pesticides and volatile chemicals...

Safe Food Handling practice includes having a designated area for preparation of bottles for children under 2. We have made this vinyl sticker to assist with this www.pdfeducationsupplies.com.au Use the following principles in preparing infants’ bottle feeds: 1. Store bottles of milk in the refrigerator, do not store in the door of the refrigerator. 2. Use only sterilised bottles and teat assemblies for all infant feeds. 3. Wash hands before preparing or handling expressed milk or formula. 4. Prepare formula strictly according to instructions on the container. 5. Do not use a microwave for heating expressed breast milk, formula milk, or any bottled milk or fluid. 6. Warm bottles by standing in warm/hot water. 7. Warm infant milk bottles only once. 8. Test the temperature of the milk on your wrist before giving it to the baby. 9. Discard any unused infant milk leftover after each feed or that has...

For health and safety reasons sinks have different uses within an Early Childhood Service.  PDF have created a range of vinyl sticker to show the ONLY purpose of a particular sink and water will run off them so they are perfect for wet areas. www.pdfeducationsupplies.com.au * Dishwashing only sink * Paint only sink * Handwashing only sink   

Australia’s approach to multicultural policy embraces our shared values and cultural traditions and recognises that Australia’s multicultural character gives us a competitive edge in an increasingly globalised world. The approach articulates the rights and responsibilities that are fundamental to living in Australia and supports the rights of all to celebrate, practise and maintain their cultural traditions within the law and free from discrimination. The policy aims to strengthen social cohesion through promoting belonging, respecting diversity and fostering engagement with Australian values, identity and citizenship, within the framework of Australian law. Our latest outdoor corflute sign quotes the words of The Seekers which sums it up perfectly us just how lucky we really are live in The Lucky Country.   This sign can be left outdoor in the weather or you can use it indoors, UV printed and Weather proof so will last for a good few years www.pdfeducationsupplies.com.au