Reference no: EM133621563
What is the name of the WHS authority that you should contact if you need more information regarding WHS in your state or territory?
My state is Queensland, Australia
Case Study 2 - Home Safety
Hilda is a single mother of an 18-month-old girl, Charlie. Hilda is blind.
She lives at home and has done a good job of caring for her daughter since Charlie's birth. She is, however, concerned that Charlie is now mobile and running around. Last week she found her playing in the toilet bowl with her toys. Hilda is also concerned about fire safety now there is a toddler running around.
Hilda needs help to care for her daughter.
Hilda's home is on one level.
Furniture has been arranged so it is easy for Hilda to get around.
Hilda uses a cane.
In the past, Hilda has been able to confine Charlie to one area for play activities. Now there are toys all over the place.
Hilda is capable of providing meals for herself and Charlie.
All cupboards have child safety locks.
There are safety protectors on all power points.
There is one smoke alarm in the kitchen - the battery was last changed 12 months ago.
Charlie has learned that if she is very quiet, Hilda can't tell what she is doing -this is how she was able to play in the toilet without being detected.
Charlie is a big child.
She likes to be picked up a lot.
Today you are visiting Hilda to do a safety assessment of her home.