79 Health, Safety, & Nutrition 1. Policies, Practices, & Procedures (continued) 6. Sanitation Procedures Level 1 Follow procedures for meeting local, state and federal laws and regulations, and recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics for sanitation procedures. HSN 1.6.1 Level 2 Implement local, state and federal laws and regulations, and recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics for sanitation procedures. HSN 1.6.2 Level 3 Assess and adapt procedures to meet local, state and federal laws and regulations, and recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. HSN 1.6.3 Level 4 Develop policies and procedures to meet local, state and federal laws and regulations, and recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. HSN 1.6.4 Level 5 Analyze, evaluate articulate, and apply current knowledge, theories, research, and best practices for meeting local, state and federal laws and regulations, and recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. HSN 1.6.5 7. Prevention of Injuries Level 1 Avoid injuries by practices such as the following: o Maintaining clutter-free play areas o Inspecting environments and equipment and removing safety hazards o Supervising children by sound and sight o Establishing and maintaining safety procedures for children for the safe use of equipment o Arranging safe entry/exit areas, with special attention to fall hazards and motor vehicle traffic o Maintaining safe travel conditions (if responsible for transporting children) HSN 1.7.1 Level 2 Understand how to use all safety equipment, such as smoke alarms and fire extinguishers, child safety seats, helmets, and gun safety locks. Ensure that all safety equipment is in working condition and replace batteries regularly. Make modifications to the environment to ensure the safety of each child. HSN 1.7.2 Level 3 Design and continually assess the learning environment to reduce the risk of preventable injuries and other emergencies. HSN 1.7.3 Level 4 Develop and continually examine policies and procedures to eliminate preventable injuries and emergencies., including, but not limited to: o Traffic, transportation, and pedestrian safety o Falls, burns, drowning, poisoning, and shock o Lead, asbestos, and other environmental hazards HSN 1.7.4 Level 5 Analyze, evaluate articulate, and apply current knowledge, theories, research, and best practices for environmental health and safety policies and practices for early childhood care and education settings, including policies and practices that address safe indoor and outdoor working environments for adults. HSN 1.7.5