Critical safety ruleSlip and fall prevention
Keep walkways clear of clutter
Put away toys, shoes, bags, boxes, and cords crossing the floor so routes to rooms, exits, and bathrooms stay clear.
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Reduce window falls, choking, poisoning, drowning, scald, knife, and slip risks for children.
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Critical safety ruleSlip and fall prevention
Use secure anti-slip protection in bathrooms
Use a secure, well-fitted anti-slip mat or surface in the bath or shower area, keep it in good condition, and keep the floor dry.
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Critical safety ruleBurn and scald prevention
Keep hot pots and soup away from children
Turn pot handles inward, keep hot food away from table edges, and never carry a child while holding hot food.
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Critical safety ruleSharp object safety
Put knives away immediately after use
Store knives in a secure knife block, sheath, or safe place with the blade protected and out of children's reach.
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Critical safety rulePoison prevention
Never store cleaning liquid in drink bottles
Keep cleaning products in their original, clearly labelled containers and out of children's reach.
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Critical safety ruleChild safety
Never leave a young child alone in the bath
Prepare everything before bath time and keep an adult within arm's reach throughout. Never leave, even for a moment.
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Critical safety ruleSlip and fall prevention
Dry wet floors immediately
Clean up spills at once and dry the floor to prevent slips.
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High-priority reminderBurn and scald prevention
Position pan handles safely while cooking
Turn pot and pan handles inward or toward the wall, away from the cooker edge, people, and other hot burners.
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High-priority reminderPoison prevention
Lock household pesticides away from food
Keep pesticides in original labelled containers, locked out of children's reach, and separate from food, water, medicines, heat, and flame.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Fill a baby's bath with cold water first
Run cold water first, then add hot water; mix thoroughly and test with an elbow or thermometer. About 37–38°C is suitable for a baby's bath.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Keep matches and lighters out of children's reach
Return matches and lighters immediately after use to a high, secure place that children cannot reach.
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High-priority reminderPoison prevention
Lock medicines away from children
Return every medicine to a locked cabinet immediately after use, keep the original label, and never leave it in a handbag or on a table.
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High-priority reminderBurn and scald prevention
Keep appliance cords away from table edges
Place kettles and heated appliances securely at the back of the counter and keep their cords where children cannot pull them.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Do not carry a child while cooking
Before using a flame, hot oil, or hot pan, ask another adult to supervise the child or place the child safely away from the cooking area.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Keep climbable items away from windows
Move chairs, low cabinets, boxes, and other stepping items away from windows, and keep approved window guards locked.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Keep small objects away from young children
Keep coins, marbles, buttons, batteries, and loose toy parts out of a young child's sight and reach.
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High-priority reminderChemical safety
Close and lock away cleaners immediately after each use
After each cleaning step, close the original cap and return the product to a locked cupboard; do not wait until the whole job is finished.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Never leave a baby on a raised surface
Keep a baby within an adult's reach on beds, sofas, or changing tables.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Fasten child harnesses and lock wheels
Fasten the harness every time and lock stroller or high-chair wheels when stopped.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Secure curtain cords away from children
Fix curtain and blind cords high and completely out of children's reach.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Keep plastic bags away from children
Put away or discard empty plastic bags immediately, out of children's reach.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Empty water containers after use
Empty baths, buckets, and basins immediately after bathing or cleaning, then store them upside down.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Do not let a child play while eating
Have the child sit still and eat calmly with an adult nearby; do not let them run, play, or laugh with food in the mouth.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Fit the cot mattress without gaps
Use a firm, flat mattress of the correct size that fits the cot on every side without a gap that could trap the baby's head.
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Standard safety ruleChild safety
Prevent children's fingers being pinched by doors
Check where the child is before moving a door and secure frequently open doors with a stopper or guard.
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Standard safety ruleChild safety
Use a properly installed toddler gate at the kitchen
For a child under three, fit a suitable safety gate correctly at the kitchen entrance and close it every time.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Secure tall furniture and televisions against tip-over
Anchor tall furniture and televisions with suitable fittings as instructed; a helper should stop use and tell the employer if anything is unstable.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Secure windows and balconies with locked barriers
Homes with children need suitable window and balcony barriers kept locked as designed; the employer should arrange and check them regularly.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Keep the baby's sleep space clear
Place the baby on their back on a firm, flat mattress; apart from a fitted sheet, keep pillows, quilts, cushions, toys, and cot bumpers out.
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Standard safety ruleChild safety
Lock folding tables and chairs before use
After opening folding furniture, confirm its safety lock is fully engaged; stop use and tell the employer if the lock fails.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Cover sharp furniture corners
Fit secure corner guards within a young child’s reach and check them regularly.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Avoid fragile glass furniture around children
Use stable, rounded, shatter-resistant furniture where young children play.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Secure the bunk-bed ladder and wall gap
Before using a bunk bed, secure the ladder and remove trapping gaps beside the wall.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Choose toys without detachable small parts
Choose age-appropriate toys and check for loose small parts before purchase and play.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Supervise bottle-feeding throughout
Hold the baby and remain present throughout; never prop the bottle for unattended feeding.
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Critical safety ruleChild safety
Keep strings and long ties away from cots
Remove cords, ties, hanging decorations, and clothing straps that could reach the cot.
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Critical safety ruleChild safety
Never sleep with a baby on a sofa
If the caregiver feels sleepy, return the baby to a separate, flat, clear sleep space.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Keep the bathroom door closed to young children
Close the bathroom when no adult is supervising and use an adult-controlled safe latch.
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Critical safety ruleChild safety
Cover unused sockets with childproof covers
Fit suitable, secure childproof covers to unused sockets within a young child’s reach.
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High-priority reminderSharp object safety
Store scissors and can openers safely
After cleaning and drying, return scissors and can openers to a closed or locked place.
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High-priority reminderSharp object safety
Discard sharp can lids safely
Control the sharp lid immediately after opening, wrap it, and place it in a puncture-resistant container.
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High-priority reminderElectrical safety
Keep fan guards secure
Before switching on a fan, check both guards are locked; stop if damaged or loose.
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Critical safety ruleGas safety
Never let children operate gas cookers alone
Only a safety-competent adult should operate a gas cooker; keep children away from controls.
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Standard safety ruleSlip and fall prevention
Store heavy items on low stable shelves
Keep frequently used heavy items on stable shelves below waist height, never overhead or on loose furniture.
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Critical safety ruleChild safety
Lock away button batteries
Seal every new and used button battery and lock it in a high cupboard; keep battery compartments secured with their screws.
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Critical safety ruleChild safety
Lock away high-powered magnets
Lock away small high-powered magnets and magnetic toys; count every piece before and after closely supervised play.
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Critical safety ruleChild safety
Cut round foods lengthwise for children
For a young child, remove hard parts and cut grapes, cherry tomatoes, and sausages lengthwise into quarters or smaller pieces.
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Critical safety ruleChild safety
Check that the cot mattress fits without gaps
Use only a correctly sized, firm, flat cot mattress that fits snugly on every side, and recheck it after making the bed.
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Critical safety ruleChild safety
Install stair gates securely
The employer should arrange a suitable stair gate installed to the manufacturer's directions; latch it after every passage and test the fixings daily.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Remove broken or sharp toys
When a toy cracks, exposes a sharp edge, or sheds a small part, stop play immediately, collect the pieces, and isolate the whole toy.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Prevent toy-box lid entrapment
Prefer a lidless toy box; any chest with a lid needs reliable support, ventilation, and a latch that cannot trap a child, plus supervision.
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Critical safety ruleChild safety
Never microwave baby bottles
Warm a baby bottle with the agreed warmer or warm-water method, mix the milk, and test it on the inner wrist; never microwave it.
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High-priority reminderFood safety
Do not eat raw or excessive ginkgo nuts
Do not serve raw ginkgo or allow large amounts of cooked ginkgo. If illness follows, record how much was eaten and seek medical advice.
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High-priority reminderFood safety
Never taste raw flour dough
Keep raw flour and dough out of everyone's mouth and cook the recipe properly. Wash hands and clean utensils and surfaces that touched raw flour.
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High-priority reminderFood safety
No honey for infants under one
Give no honey to a baby under one year, including honey added to food or drinks. Tell every carer not to put honey on a dummy or in a bottle.
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High-priority reminderElectrical safety
Never force open socket shutters
Use a suitable compliant connection instead of forcing the shutter open. Report a damaged socket and keep it out of use pending inspection.
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High-priority reminderChemical safety
Avoid naphthalene exposure with G6PD deficiency
Avoid naphthalene products where a person with G6PD deficiency may be exposed. Keep an unidentified product unused and ask the healthcare team for suitable alternatives.
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High-priority reminderSharp object safety
Seek medical care after animal bites
Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water and seek prompt medical care. Give clinicians available animal details; call 999 for severe injury or uncontrolled bleeding.
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High-priority reminderElectrical safety
No electric blanket for a heat-insensitive person
Do not use electric blankets for heat-insensitive people or young children; follow product limits and care advice for other users.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Young children need adult care at home
Leave only after that adult has arrived and accepted responsibility for the child. Make a direct handover; a sleeping child or older sibling is not adult supervision.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Never shake a crying baby
Never shake the baby; place the baby safely in a suitable cot and call for adult support. If shaking has occurred, seek urgent medical help and tell clinicians what happened.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Keep a baby's airway clear in a carrier
Keep the face visible, nose and mouth clear, and chin away from the chest. Recheck breathing and position after the baby falls asleep or shifts.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Do not use baby walkers to teach walking
Avoid wheeled baby walkers and supervise suitable floor activity instead. Stay with the baby and let movement develop at the baby's own pace.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Keep the baby's sleep environment smoke-free
Keep the baby's living and sleeping environment free of tobacco smoke. Do not rely on a window or fan to make smoking nearby safe.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Raise and lock cot sides after care
Raise and lock the cot side according to the manufacturer's instructions after care. Gently check the latch before stepping away; stop using a faulty cot.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Keep heavy bags off pushchair handles
Use only the permitted storage space and keep heavy bags off the handles. Arrange separate transport for heavy shopping; brakes do not correct bad balance.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Do not use alcohol rubs for a child's fever
Do not use alcohol rubs or ice water for fever; follow age-appropriate medical advice. Seek prompt medical help for a young infant or a child who is very unwell or breathing poorly.
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High-priority reminderFood safety
Recognise severe choking and seek help
Encourage effective coughing; if they cannot speak or cough effectively, call 999 and follow age-appropriate trained or dispatcher-guided first aid. Do not give drinks or use adult abdominal thrusts on a baby; follow the operator if responsiveness changes.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Cover children's sandboxes when not in use
Cover a child's sandbox when unused to keep cats out; stop play and tell the employer if faecal contamination is found. Picking out visible faeces does not establish cleanliness; keep it out of use and wash hands with soap after sand contact.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Secure folded tables in storage
Secure the folded table as instructed so children cannot topple it; never let children crawl into or play with its leg frame. Do not leave it merely leaning against a wall; if it cannot be secured, arrange child-inaccessible storage with the employer.
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High-priority reminderChild safety
Avoid overheating a sleeping baby
Dress a sleeping baby in suitable light clothing and keep the room comfortably ventilated; do not add layer upon layer for fear of cold. At handover explain the clothing and room conditions; retain back-sleeping and the clear cot without quilts or soft items.
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High-priority reminderSlip and fall prevention
Mind the platform gap when accompanying children
After the train stops and doors open, check the platform gap before helping the child across; ask staff if crossing is not safe. Use the help point to contact staff; do not enter the tracks for dropped items or rush through closing doors.
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