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1 TLE COOKERY Module 5: IMPORTANCE OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURE QUARTER 1: WEEK 5-6 JACKIELOU S. BALASUELA (SUPPORT MATERIAL FOR INDEPENDENT LEARNING ENGAGEMENT) A Joint Project of SCHOOLS DIVISION OF DIPOLOG CITY and the DIPOLOG CITY GOVERNMENT 8
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TLE COOKERY

Module 5:

IMPORTANCE OF

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND

SAFETY PROCEDURE QUARTER 1: WEEK 5-6

JACKIELOU S. BALASUELA

(SUPPORT MATERIAL FOR INDEPENDENT LEARNING ENGAGEMENT)

A Joint Project of

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF DIPOLOG CITY

and the

DIPOLOG CITY GOVERNMENT

8

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TLE – Grade 8

Alternative Delivery Mode

Quarter 1 –Module 5: IMPORTANCE OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND

SAFETY PROCEDURE First Edition, 2020

Printed in the Philippines by ________________________

Department of Education – Region IX – Dipolog City Schools Division

Office Address: Purok Farmers, Olingan, Dipolog City

Development Team of the Module

Writer: JACKIELOU S. BALASUELA

Editor: JACKIELOU S. BALASUELA

Reviewer: LYNNE B. GAHISAN

Illustrator: LYNNE B. GAHISAN

Layout Artist:

Management Team: Virgilio P. Batan Jr. - Schools Division Superintendent

Jay S. Montealto - Asst. Schools Division Superintendent

Amelinda D. Montero - Chief, CID

Nur N. Hussien - Chief, SGOD

Ronillo S. Yarag - EPS PVR – LRMDS

Leo Martinno O. Alejo - PDO II - LRMDS

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The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of

the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.

2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities

included in the module.

3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.

4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your

answers.

5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.

6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not

hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not

alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and

gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it.

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What I Need to Know

This Module is an exploratory and introductory course which leads you to Cookery National Certificate Level II (NC II). It covers 4 common competencies that a Grade 7/Grade 8 Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) students like you ought to possess, namely:

After going through this module, you are expected to: 1. Identify occupational health and procedures

2. Select and use personal protective equipment in accordance with OHS

3. Appreciate the importance of OHS safety procedure standards on hazards and risks

.

What I Know

Directions: Read each item carefully; identify the type of hazard/accident in the

workplace. Choose your answer from the choices below and write the letter of the correct answer on your notebook.

A. • Protecting your property from fire;

B. • Protecting your property from natural hazards; C. • Protecting your property from crime;

D. • Protecting your staff and visitors from accidents; E. • Legislation that may affect your business.

1. Cooking ranges, boilers and deep-fat fryers without fitted thermostats or emergency cutoff valves to turn off

2. Non-visual inspections of all portable electrical items and electrical wiring.

3. Prepare a flood plan for your business. 4. Consider putting shop-fronts with grilles or shutters to deter smash and grab

raiders. 5. Keeping the premises clean, tidy, congestion-free and well lit will go a long way

to preventing most of this type of accident. 6. Do make aisles and passageways sufficiently wide for easy movement and keep

clear at all times. 7. Clear up spillage promptly and post warning notices.

8. Manufacturing and packaging standards should pass the regulatory board.

9. Only licensed electrical engineers should checked and inspect electrical installations and wirings.

10. A food establishment should be in a free-flood area

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Lesson

5

IMPORTANCE OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

AND SAFETY

PROCEDURES

In the workplace, health and safety regulations are paramount to the well-

being of the employees and the employer. Many hazards are present in today's work

environments, and it's the employer's job to keep their employees safe from these

hazards. It's a job that is so important that there are occupational safety standards

and regulations set by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(OSHA).

What’s In

You will walk around the campus/backyard and list down the different hazards

and risks which can be found within the school/home. Write your answer on a

separate sheet of paper.

HAZARDS

RISKS

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What’s New

Directions: Given the scrambled letters below, unscramble them to get a word or a

group of words related to Occupational Safety and Health. Write your answer opposite each item

1. ZARDSAH -

2. MILACECH -

3. SATANITION -

4. THLEAH -

5. SKIRS -

6. TYSAFE -

7. COTROLN -

8. EPP’S -

9. SKAM - 10.LOVEGS -

What is It

Commonly Encountered Maintenance Problems in Commercial Kitchens

The commercial kitchens are the production units of any organizations

whether it is a Hotel, Restaurant, Banquet or any other business outlet like Fast

Food, or road side eateries. These kitchens consist of mostly white powder coated

metallic false ceilings stainless steel kitchen equipment and kota stone flooring. In

some kitchen, we may find aluminium sheet false ceiling. The light fittings are

recessed in false ceiling and have Perspex cover over the fluorescent tubes to avoid

any glass breakage falling in food items. The kitchen equipment is operated with

electricity, LPG, Coal and water.

The electrical operated kitchen equipment are Hotcase, Bain Marie Service Counter, Refrigerators, coffee Machine, Tea-Coffee Dispensers, Deep Freezers and

Masala Grinders etc. The equipment like cooking ranges, Chinese Cooking Range, Griddle Plate, Oven and Bakery Oven are operated on LPG. The tan doors in

kitchen are operated with coal. The dish wash sink, counter sink and bain marie etc. needs cold water and hot water for their use. We face many problems in these

commercial kitchens on a day to day use and these are listed below:-

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(A.) Electrically operated kitchen equipment:

Tripping of miniature circuit breakers because of wrong selection in terms of

capacity, short circuiting etc.

Overloading of circuit by using high rated kitchen equipment in less rated

M.C.B.

Failure of insulation of P.V.C. wires dues to overheating of circuit or

continuous use of Electrical Equipment.

Short circuiting of air heaters being used in Hot cases and service counters

for continuously long hours usage.

Burning of Immersion heaters of Bain Marie when sufficient water quality is

not available in the Bain Marie.

Short-circuiting of electrical wiring by putting water on electrical switches

while cleaning the kitchen during night hours by unskilled worker.

Damaging the immersion heaters of tea/coffee boilers and milk boilers by

not monitoring the quantity of water in tea boiler and that of milk in milk boiler.

(B) LPG Operated Kitchen Equipment:

The cooking ranges are operated on LPG and if LPG supply is not maintained

properly, it may cause the problem of fire in kitchen.

Smoke created by continuous use of LPG in commercial kitchen.

The hoods over the ranges should have filters to control oil and grease,

otherwise the smoke carried along with oil and grease shall cause problems of fire is exhaust chimney.

The LPG operated equipment have burners which needs to be cleaned

regularly to avoid mishap.

The oil, grease used in cooking and production of food items to be handled

properly otherwise spillage over LPG operated equipment can cause problem of fire.

(C) Water Operated Kitchen Equipment:

Dish washing machines needs electricity and water both. As the water mixes

with chemicals used for cleaning the plates, glasses, etc. the water and chemicals create mishaps and hazards. The electrical operated kitchen

equipment is Hot case, Bain Marie Service Counter, Refrigerators, Coffee Machine, Tea-Coffee Dispensers, Deep Freezers and Masala Grinders etc.

The equipment like cooking ranges, Chinese Cooking Range, Griddle Plate, Oven and Bakery Oven are operated on LPG. The tan doors in kitchen are operated with coal. The dish wash sink, counter sink and bain marie etc.

need cold water and hot water for their use. We face many problems in this commercial kitchen in a day to day use.

Apply health, safety and security procedures in the workplace

Running a business in a cafeteria or a big food service establishment is a demanding job. Consider the following responsibilities if you are a worker or an

owner of such business. • Protecting your property from fire;

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• Protecting your property from natural hazards;

• Protecting your property from crime;

• Protecting your staff and visitors from accidents;

• Legislation that may affect your business.

Most kitchen fires occur in kitchen ranges, boilers or deep-fat fryers and can often

be traced back to poor cleaning regimes.

A. Protecting Property from Fire

• Ensure that cooking ranges, boilers and deep-fat fryers are fitted with thermostats or emergency cut-off valves to turn off the fuel supply should a fire

break out.

• Ensure that filters are removed and de-greased frequently to prevent a build up of

greasy deposits. This should be done weekly but you may need to consider more frequent cleaning if the equipment is used for long periods on a daily basis.

• Store all combustible materials away from buildings or perimeter fencing –

preferably inside locked waste bins or lidded skips. Ensure they are emptied

regularly. If no suitable outside location is available, use a secure internal storage area.

• Be vigilant when you open and close the premises each day – look for signs of

potential trouble e.g. graffiti or damage to fences – remove graffiti and repair any

damage immediately to deter further damage occurring.

Electrical faults

Prevention of faults is the answer here and this can be achieved by: • Frequent visual inspections of all portable electrical items and fixed electrical

wiring.

• Regular maintenance of these items by an authorized agency or licensed

electrician may be recorded and monitored.

Smoking

Ideally smoking should be prohibited throughout the premises (including yards and

open areas) and notices to that effect prominently displayed. • Ensure smoking is restricted to a designated area that is kept free of combustible

items such as paper, curtains, and flammable liquids. • Provide metal lidded bins for the disposal of ashtray contents and ensure they are

emptied safely every day. Do not dispose of them with other combustible waste.

B. Protecting establishment from natural hazards Flood

Firstly, check with the Local Authority whether property is in a flood risk area. If it

is then you should: Prepare a flood plan for your business detailing the actions you will need to take to minimize damage and disruption. Practice putting the plan into

action so that you and your staff will be sure it works and have experience of what to do.

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Water Escape

Christmas and New Year, turn the water off at the stopcock and drain the system if

possible.

Storm Damage

Making sure your premises are in a good state of repair, it will minimize the chance

of storm damage - check the building regularly (walls, roof and any outbuildings) and ensure any problems you find are repaired promptly.

Check at least once a year that roof gutters, down-pipes and drainage gulley are clear and unobstructed and kept free of leaves and vegetation.

C. Protecting property from crime

Burglary

Thieves frequently see catering businesses as an easy target and it is wise to

ensure that you have a good level of security at your premises.

Locks on external doors should carry standards and high quality materials.

All accessible opening windows should be fitted with key-operated locks –

but protect secluded windows and roof-lights with steel bars, grilles or shutters. Consider fitting shop-fronts with grilles or shutters to deter smash

and grab raiders given time, almost any physical security can be overcome, consider fitting an Intruder alarm system which will act as a deterrent and

limit the time an intruder will have on your premises. Any alarm system

should be fitted and maintained. Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) can help deter and capture evidence of robbery. Any system should be fitted and

maintained by an installer registered with a nationally recognized installation body such as NSI (National Security Inspectorate) and SSAIB

(Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board). When your premises are closed, lock away portable electronic equipment e.g. laptop computers in a

secure cabinet.

Consider fitting access control locks on entrance doors to prevent

intimidation or robbery.

Theft of money

Keeping cash on the premises overnight increases the chance of a break in:

Keep as little cash on the premises as possible and keep it out of public view.

Where possible, cash should not be left on the premises outside business

hours.

Empty the cash register over-night and leave the drawer open as this often

deters thieves.

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D. Protecting your staff and visitors from accidents. “Prevention is better (and

cheaper) than cure”.

Slips, Trips and Falls The most common type of workplace accident, these can be easily and cheaply

prevented in most cases and will often bring other benefits. • Keeping the premises clean, tidy, congestion-free and well lit will go a long way to

preventing most of this type of accident.

• Clear up spillage promptly and post warning notices.

• Repair or replace damaged floor coverings immediately – especially on stairways

and areas where the public have access.

• Keep a clearly marked first-aid kit available at all times.

Electricity Electricity can, and does, kill and the law insists that your electrical installation

must be safe. • Ensure electrical equipment is only used for the purpose for which it was

designed.

• Use a qualified electrician for electrical installation work and for regular testing of

portable electrical items to ensure they are in good working order.

Fire safety Carrying out a fire risk assessment is a legal requirement for all businesses (even

one person operations); this helps prevent fires and ensures swift evacuation of the premises by employees and the public in the event of a fire.

• Ensure you have clearly signed and unobstructed escape routes and that your

staff are aware of the evacuation procedure. Arrange regular practices to reinforce this.

• Ensure that you make a specific member of your staff responsible for customers’

and visitors’ safety in the event of an emergency evacuation of the premises.

Manual handling/lifting Preventing injuries caused by manual lifting of heavy items is also the subject of

regulations and solutions to this problem can easily be achieved.

• If loads must be manually lifted, ensure they are carried by at least two people and that training in lifting techniques is provided.

• Provide mechanical equipment e.g. trolleys to assist staff in unloading and

moving deliveries. In addition, ensure deliveries are as close as possible to the location where they will be stored or used.

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E. Accident reporting and investigation

Make sure that all accidents and incidents are recorded and investigated as lessons can be learned to prevent them in future. As long as the recording method

is accessible and secure it will be accepted – computer records are fine.

F. Legislations that may affect business We have mentioned some areas where legislation may affect your business -

Fire Safety, Food Hygiene and Electricity. There may be other regulations from other regulatory board like Food and Drug Administration (FDA) particularly on

manufacturing, packaging and storing food. Be aware and knowledgeable.

Hazards and Risks

Hazard is something that can cause harm, ex. electricity, chemicals, working up a ladder, noise, a keyboard, a bully at work, stress, etc. Risk is the chance, high

or low, that any hazard will actually cause somebody harm.

Types of Workplace Hazards

1. Safety hazards- are unsafe working conditions that can cause injury, illness

and death. Safety hazards are the most common workplace hazards.

They include:

Anything that can cause spills or tripping such as cords running across the floor or ice.

Unguarded machinery and moving machinery parts that a worker can accidentally touch.

Electrical hazards like frayed cords, missing ground pins, improper wiring.

Confined spaces. A. Types of hazards and its effects respectively

a. Physical Hazard- These are the most normal occurrences in workplaces. They are usually easy to detect, however, often neglected.

Examples:

1. Slips, trips, and falls Falls from tripping over who-knows-what (uneven floor surfaces, wet floors,

loose cables, etc.) are easily the most common cause of injuries at work. Employers

have to fork over big bucks to cover the cost of all of these mishaps, and sadly, most of them could be prevented if safety regulations were followed properly. It’s

the responsibility of employers and workplaces to make sure employees are working in a safe environment. 2. Electrical

Any “live” wires can harm people, whether they touch it directly, or indirectly through some sort of conducting object or material. Voltages over 50 volts AC (120

volts DC) are considered hazardous and should be taken seriously. Unfortunately,

some electrical accidents that happen at work each year are fatal. Shocks can cause severe, permanent injuries. These are caused by faulty equipment that can

be checked as a preventative measure.

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3. Fire

Businesses that have poor housekeeping standards, public access (for possible arson), and poorly maintained equipment can be harmed more by fires.

Along with buildings, people and stock can be affected, and once again, safety precautions can be taken as an attempt to avoid such a dangerous thing from

happening.

b. Biological Hazard Come from working with animals, people or infectious materials. This is,

therefore, one of the most common hazards that a caregiver faces. If one is working

in a day care, hospital, hotel laundry, nursing home, laboratories, he/she may be exposed to biological hazards.

c. Ergonomic Hazard

When the type of work you do plus your body position and/or working conditions all put a strain on your body that can become an ergonomic hazard.

Since they don’t always immediately affect you, this can be tricky to identify.

Repetitive, awkward movements could be affecting your back, posture, and more.

Ergonomic is used to reduce the wear and tear on your body that can eventually make a task difficult – or even painful. To improve efficiency, increase

job satisfaction, and reduce the risk of fatigue, short-term pain, or illnesses, it’s important to incorporate ergonomic principles within the workplace. Instead of

doing the same thing over and over, task variety will minimize repetitive movements. Having an appropriate work pace gives the body time to recover after

certain movements, like lifting. Work breaks also give the body time to recover, and

they provide workers with a mental break, too.

d. Chemical Hazard These are what can make confined spaces so hazardous. When you’re

exposed to any chemical preparation (whether it’s a solid, liquid, or gas), these can be potential chemical hazards. Cleaning products and solvents, vapors and fumes,

carbon monoxide, gasoline, and flammable materials are all things that can damage your health. Skin irritations, burns, eye injuries, and blindness can occur

if you’re not careful.

Solvents can easily catch on fire, and spray paint cans are capable of

exploding. Hazardous substances will be labelled and include symbols with different class levels, so you’ll know when to be cautious. Always read these labels

and follow the directions and precautions precisely. If you don’t know how to correctly use a product, don’t use it.

e. Psychological Hazard Takes place when a caregiver’s work environment becomes stressful or

demanding. Common examples include burn out, fatigue, on call duty, unreasonable expectations from patients or clients, verbal abuse, etc.

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Examples of hazards

Workplace hazards Example of hazards Example of harm caused

Thing Knife Cut

Substance Benzene Leukemia

Material Asbestos Mesothelioma

Source of Energy Electricity Shock, electrocution

Condition Wet Floor Slips, falls

Process Welding Metal fume fever

One of the most critical among the hazards that one may encounter is the

chemical hazard. Chemical may produce reactions that may endanger ones’ health

and life. This is the reason why the American Conference of Governmental

Hygienist (ACGIH) established a threshold limit value (tlv). TLV is the term used by

the American Conference of Governmental Hygienists (ACGIH*) to express the

airborne concentration of a material to which nearly all persons can be exposed day

after day, without adverse health effects.

B. Evaluating the hazards and risks

It is the process of determining the level of risk created by the hazard and the likelihood of injury or illness occurring.

A closer look at electricity

Ensure that all electrical equipment you use is in good condition. Check the

electrical cords and make sure they are not frayed.

Hands should be dry before attempting to use any electrical equipment.

Do not attempt to change fuses unless you know what you are doing.

Do not turn on all appliances at the same time just because you want to

save time.

Control hazards and risks

A. Use caution when working around hot oil.

B. Get trained in the proper use and maintenance of your deep fryer.

C. Observe all safety procedures and wear all protective equipment provided

for your use while preparing hot items

D. Use gloves and scrapers and other cleaning tools with handles provided

by your employer.

E. Use the correct grease level and cooking temperatures for your deep fryer.

F. Keep stove surfaces clean to prevent grease flare-ups.

G. Avoid reaching over or climbing on top of fryers and other hot surfaces.

Clean vents when oil is cool.

H. Keep floor surfaces clean and dry to prevent slipping or falling onto hot

surfaces. Wear slip-resistant shoes. Floors should be cleaned often with grease-cutting solutions.

I. Do not work closely to hot fryers when the floor is wet.

J. Do not spill water or ice into oil. Do not store employee drinks by deep

fryers. They could be easily bumped into the hot oil and cause a flare-up.

K. Do not overfill or pour excessive amounts of frozen fries into deep fryer at

one time. Overfilling causes excessive splashing and bubbling over of hot oil.

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L. Do not pour excess ice from fry packages into the fryer.

M. Do not overheat the oil; use only manufacturers recommended cooking

temperatures.

N. Do not move or strain hot oil containers; wait until the oil is cool!

O. Do not store oil on floors by grill area. Someone could slip and fall into

the oil.

P. Extinguish hot oil/grease fires by using a class K fire extinguisher.

Use of Personal Protective Equipment

Wear gown that is long enough to cover your clothing. Apron should be worn to mask clothing during client contact.

Mask should be fit comfortably over the nose and mouth. A wet mask is

considered contaminated. Mask should not be worn around the neck.

Gloves should be used when issue of contamination is present. The outside

of the gloves should not be touched when removed as this is considered contaminated.

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The Importance of Health and Safety in the Workplace

In the workplace, health and safety regulations are paramount to the well-being of the employees and the employer. Many hazards are present in today's work

environments, and it's the employer's job to keep their employees safe from these hazards.

It's a job that is so important that there are occupational safety standards and regulations set by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(OSHA). OSHA ensures that all of their guidelines for health and safety are followed and anyone in violation can have their business shutdown. However, this is just

one reason why workplace health and safety standards are important. Below are a

few more that will show you just how important these standards are.

Prevent Illness and Injury Health and safety procedures in the workplace reduce the employee illnesses

and injuries greatly. These procedures can help you and your employees understand the potential hazards in your work environment. Training is important

and effective, as it will educate your employees on proper workplace procedures,

practices, and behavior to prevent possible injuries and illness or contamination from improper hygiene. Truthfully, paying for work-related injuries and illnesses

can negatively affect your bottom line, which is a big reason why implementation of health and safety procedures is necessary.

Reduces Health and Safety Hazards

Potential hazards are rampant in almost every workplace environment. Equipment, chemicals, certain behaviours and activities, and even furniture can

potentially cause injury or harm to you or your workers. Health hazards can range

from contamination of food due to unsafe handling or preparation practices to an infectious disease outbreak caused by improper hygiene and personal care.

If you work with certain dangerous chemicals or gases, there's always the risk of improper handling, maintenance, or storage, which could lead to dangerous

exposure for you and your workers. In these cases, you must follow specific hazardous material handling guidelines set by OSHA, and you must have

emergency and evacuation plans in place.

Avoid Serious Consequences

OSHA is in charge of enforcing health and safety laws, which mean you, must follow their guidelines when creating your health and safety procedures. If

your work environment isn't safe for your employees, then you may receive a fine or have your business temporarily or permanently shut down, depending on the

magnitude of your violation. This is something many businesses can't afford. These standards can be enforced by any person representing OSHA many who will now be

obtaining an occupational health and safety online degree. If you don't meet health

and safety standards, then your company will lose business, money, and customers.

Violating or not have safety and health procedures in place can have a

tremendous impact on your business. You could lose money, workers, clients, productivity, vendors, respect, and potentially your entire business. Although, workers' Compensation Insurance covers workplace injuries and illnesses,

there could be more costs to pay if you're negligent. These costs include

clean-up and repair, claims management, accident investigation, litigation, and the hiring and training of new employees. However, much of this can be

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avoided if you just realize the importance of having a health and safety program, and implementing it into your company's infrastructure.

What’s More

In this topic, we identify the importance of OHS. In order to understand deeper, let

us put determine the hazards and risks than can be found in the picture. Write

your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. What is hazard? Risk?

2. What are the types of workplace hazards?

3. How to keep kitchen safe?

4. How to control hazards and risks in the workplace?

5. What are the common hazards found in the kitchen?

What I Can Do

Slogan/Poster Making Contest (Individual) 1. Draw/ make slogans/ posters on safety and hygiene practices in the workplace.

2. Use short bond paper, appropriate color medium and drawing tools.

3. Submit your output to your teacher for proper evaluation.

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RUBRIC FOR SLOGAN/POSTER MAKING

ACCURACY SCORING CRITERIA

Demonstrated and identified 5 types hazards and risks

Demonstrated and identified 4 types of hazards ad risks

Demonstrated and identified 3 types of hazards and

risks

Demonstrated and identified 2 types of hazards and risks

Demonstrated and identified 1 type of hazards and

risks

Failed to demonstrate any type of hazards and risks

Assessment

A. Direction: TRUE or FALSE.

Write TRUE if the statement is true and FALSE if the statement if false. Write the

correct answer on your notebook.

Protecting Property from Fire 1. Protecting property from fire ensure that cooking ranges, boilers and deep-fat

fryers are fitted with thermostats or emergency cut-off valves to turn off the fuel supply should a fire break out.

2. Prevention of faults can be achieved by inconstant visual inspections of all

portable electrical items and fixed electrical wiring.

3. Ensure smoking is restricted to a designated area that is kept free of

combustible items such as paper, curtains, and flammable liquids.

4. Locks on external doors should carry standards and high quality materials. 5. Keeping cash on the premises overnight increases the chance of a break in.

6. Risk is something that can cause harm, ex. electricity, chemicals, working up a

ladder, noise, a keyboard, a bully at work, stress, etc.

7. Hazard is the chance, high or low, that any hazard will actually cause somebody harm.

8. Biological hazard come from working with animals, people or infectious materials

9. Evaluating the hazards and risks is the process of determining the level of risk created by the hazard and the likelihood of injury or illness occurring.

10. Ergonomic is used to reduce the wear and tear on your body that can eventually make a task difficult – or even painful.

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Additional Activities

A. List down hazards and risks that you be found inside your house and

identify ways how to prevent such.

HAZARDS RISKS SAFETY MEASURES/ACTIONS

Answer Keys

Assessment 1.TRUE

2.FALSE 3.TRUE

4.TRUE

5.TRUE 6.FALSE

7.FALSE 8.TRUE

9.TRUE 10.TRUE

What I Know 1.A

2.A 3.B

4.C 5.D

6.D 7.D

8.E

9.A 10.B

What's More 1.HAZARDS

2.CHEMICAL 3.SANITATION

4.HEALTH 5.RISKS

6.SAFETY 7.CONTROL

8.PPEs

9.MASK 10.GLOVES

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References https://www.slideshare.net/akihirojonel/hazards-and-risks-69221752

https://gltnhs-tle.weebly.com/lesson-42.html https://www.slideshare.net/chocolatelover02/evaluating-and-controlling-hazards-

and-risks https://gltnhs-tle.weebly.com/lesson-53.html

https://www.jliedu.com/blog/importance-ohs-occupational-health-safety/

https://content.wisestep.com/importance-ohs-occupational-health-safety-work/ http://www.dexconsulting.ca/occupational-health-safety/

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxzb2xzMTIzNDU2fGd4OjYyYmRjZDAyNWM2YTc2ZTQ


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