Stepping into Management Knowledge

Health & Safety

1.04

HOW TO USE A MINUI HIGH CHAIR

PURPOSE OF THE TRAINING EXERCISE: To ensure the group are aware of how to safely fit and inspect a highchair.

TRAINING AIDS:  High Chairs Check Sheet located in the Business Due Diligence Manual

 Risk Assessment 1.14 High Chairs  Brial Top and Desguard 20 spray  Paper Towels

TRAINING METHOD: This is a practical training exercise. The trainer should demonstrate the following whilst referring to these training notes: - How to inspect the high chair for defects - Where to find and how to complete the relevant supportive documentation - The correct method of fitting and removing the chair - How to clean a MINUI high chair

ASK QUESTION TO GROUP: Why is it important to inspect all high chairs for defects every week? CONFIRM CORRECT ANSWER:  Handysitt High chairs must be checked weekly to ensure that the retaining strap and buckle that fix the high chair to the pub chair are in a safe working condition.  Over time the buckle forks can become weakened and the holding strength of the buckle when in use reduces and will pull apart easily meaning the high chair may fall off the pub chair when in use.  The buckle must be checked regularly to ensure the highchair will remain in position when in use

Weekly Checks

 All high chairs should be individually numbered to aid identification and trace checks.  The buckle must be tested as follows: Place the high chair on a suitable surface – e.g. table. Fasten the buckle and ensure that it clips securely into its clasp. Then try and pull the clasp apart by pulling the strap evenly and steadily at each side of the buckle.  Any chairs with buckles that fail the pull test must be clearly marked and not used until a new replacement buckle is obtained.

Trainer to demonstrate how to test the buckle correctly

Safety Assurance March 2016

H & S Training 1.04