29/09/2026
Is your service ready for the new expectations on biological hazards? ๐งค
Safe Work Australia has formally recognised Early Childhood settings as workplaces exposed to predictable biological hazards. In practical terms, providers are now expected to have documented systems, training and support in place for infection control and cleaning.
A few practical steps:
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Check that your cleaning and hygiene procedures are written down and current
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Ask a few Educators to explain their role in infection control โ if they hesitate, you have found your training gap
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Keep your training records where you can easily find them if required
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Continue to rely on Staying Healthy in Early Childhood Education and Care Services for the how-to of gloves, PPE, disinfectants and safe disposal
Check out our Short Course here: Managing Biological Hazards in the Early Childhood Setting ๐
https://epeceducation.thinkific.com/courses/biological-hazards-early-childhood