LICENSING CRITERIA FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE SERVICES 2008 
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AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK
Health and safety
 ›› REGULATION 46 Health and safety practices standard: general
(1)  The health and safety practices standard: general is the standard that requires every 
licensed service provider to whom this regulation applies to—
(a)  take all reasonable steps to promote the good health and safety of children 
enrolled in the service; and
(b)  take all reasonable precautions to prevent accidents and the spread of infection 
among children enrolled in the service; and
(c)  take all reasonable steps to ensure that the premises, facilities, and other 
equipment on those premises are—
(i)  kept in good repair; and
(ii)  maintained regularly; and
(iii)  used safely and kept free from hazards; and
(d)  take all reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate procedures are in place to 
deal with fires, earthquakes, and other emergencies.
(2)  Each licensed service provider to whom this regulation applies must comply with the 
health and safety practices standard: general.
8  Criteria to assess Health and safety practices standard
Hygiene
HS1 # 
Premises, furniture, furnishings, fittings, equipment, and materials are kept safe, 
hygienic and maintained in good condition.
HS2 #  Linen used by children or adults is hygienically laundered. 
DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED:
A procedure for the hygienic laundering (off-site or on-site) of linen used by the  
children or adults.
HS3 #  A procedure for the changing (and disposal, if appropriate) of nappies is displayed 
near the nappy changing facilities and consistently implemented. 
DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED:
A procedure for the changing (and disposal, if appropriate) of nappies. 
The procedure aims to ensure: 
•  safe and hygienic practices; and 
•  that children are treated with dignity and respect.

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