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TLE-AFA
Agricultural Crop Production
Quarter 1 – Module 7:
Occupational Health and Safety in
Crop Production
TLE – Grade 10
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TLE
Quarter 1 – Module 7:
Occupational Health and Safety
in Crop Production
 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to
help you master the nature of Biology. The scope of this module permits it to
be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes
the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow
the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them
can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.
Content Standard

The learners demonstrate an understanding of concepts,

underlying theories and principles in the preparation of materials, tools and
equipment in agronomic crop production.
Performance Standard

The learner prepares farm tools and equipment for agronomic

crop production based on required task.

The module has one lesson

• Occupational Health and Safety in Crop Production

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Name and Identify Personal Protective Equipment in Crop Production.

2. Explain the importance of occupational health and safety in crop
production.
3. Used (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment while working in the farm

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 What I Know

Direction: Read the question below and write your answer in your activity
notebook.

1. Occupational Health and Safety was created to _________

a. Data analysis
b. To reduce hazards
c. Ecological development
d. EIA analysis
2. Under the OHS Act, employers are responsible for providing a
__________
a. Safe workplace
b. Land
c. Insurance
d. Estimation
3. Occupational Health and Safety ensures that employees have been
provided with _________
a. Job
b. Personal Protective Equipment
c. Insurance
d. Security
4. Under Occupational Health and Safety, employee has the right to
access medical records_______.
a. True
b. False
5. When dealing with workplace hazards, the use of PPE_______:
a. Is the most effective way of eliminating hazards.
b. Is the least effective way of dealing with hazards.

6. Is designed to protect workers from serious workplace injuries or

illnesses resulting from contact with chemical, radiological, physical,
electrical, mechanical, or other workplace hazards_____.
a. Head gear
b. Personal protective equipment
c. Equipment manual
d. First aid kit

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 7. The physical or environmental conditions of work which comply with
the prescribed OHS standards which allow the workers to perform
his/her job without or within acceptable exposure to hazards.
a. Safety
b. Health
c. Occupation
d. Process
8. This occurs when a person comes into contact with a hazard.
a. Risk
b. Exposure
c. Hazards
d. Chemicals
9. Which of the following PPE is used to protect hands from injury?
a. boots
b. Googles
c. Mask
d. Gloves
10. What PPE should a student wear when he/she is exposed to dust?
He/she should wear.
a. Eye and respiratory protection
b. Hard cap
c. Hearing protection
d. Safety footwear

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Lesson
Occupational Health and
Safety in Crop Production
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What’s In

Smooth operations of all machines are ensured if periodic

maintenance is done. These can affect performance and your safety!

Always Remember to Check Equipment Before Operating

A pre-operational check of all the equipment to be used will

assure the user that it is in a safe operating condition. Check the tires for
proper inflation and defects, windows for visibility, seat position, seat belts,
brakes for adjustment, steering response, rear view mirrors, slow-moving
vehicle emblem, reflectors, and running lights for day or nighttime
operation.

Notes to the Teacher

Always Remember to Check Equipment before

Operating

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 What’s New

Direction: Make a short narrative report about the picture and write the
possible cause and effect in your activity note book.

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RUBRICS
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• The report was • The report • The report was • The report was
written in an was written written with a not written
extra ordinary in an little interest clearly.
way. interesting • The report • The report gives
• The report gives way. gives some no new
a clear • Somewhat new information and
statement of the report is information very poorly
the student’s informative but poorly organized the
insight of cause and organized with caused and
and effect of the organized the cause and effect was not
incident. with the effect. mention.
cause and
effect.

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 What is It

Occupational Health and Safety in Crop Production

OHS includes the laws, standards, and programs that are aimed
at making the workplace better for workers, along with co-workers, family
members, customers, and other stakeholders.
Occupational health and safety standards are in place to mandate
the removal, reduction, or replacement of job site hazards. OHS programs
should also include material that helps minimize the effects of the hazards.
Employers and company management are obliged to provide a
safe working environment for all their employees.
Many hazards are present in the farm. If the farmers are not
aware of these hazards these may cause injury to their body or may cause
diseases and even death. Farmer should always apply appropriate safety
measures while working in the farm. In this lesson the students with the
guidance and supervision of their teacher should identify farm works that
involve the use of chemicals and hazardous tools and equipment; determine
the uses of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and determine farm
emergency procedures regarding safety working environment.

HAZARD, RISK AND EXPOSURE IN THE FARM

Agricultural crop production deals with a lot of activities to be done
in the different workplace. While performing these activities we expose
ourselves to a lot of risk. Workplace hazard is a major cause of accident,
injury, or harm to a worker who performs such task. These hazards should
be the major concern of all who are involved in a certain job or work. It is
important to distinguish hazard, risk and exposure when undertaking risk
management.
• Hazard is the potential for harm, or adverse effect on an employee ‘s
health. Anything which may cause injury or ill health to anyone at or
near a workplace is a hazard.
• Risk is the likelihood that a hazard will cause injury or ill health to
anyone at or near a workplace. The level of risk increases with the
severity of the hazard and the duration and frequency of exposure.
• Exposure occurs when a person encounters a hazard.
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Types of Hazard Hazards are classified into five different types. They are:

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1. Physical - includes floors, stairs, work platforms, steps, ladders, fire,
falling objects, slippery surfaces, manual handling (lifting, pushing, pulling),
excessively loud and prolonged noise, vibration, heat and cold, radiation,
poor lighting, ventilation, air quality
2. Mechanical and/or electrical - includes electricity, machinery, equipment,
pressure vessels, dangerous goods, forklifts, cranes, hoists
3. Chemical - includes chemical substances such as acids or poisons and
those that could lead to fire or explosion, like pesticides, herbicides, cleaning
agents, dusts and fumes from various processes such as welding
4. Biological - includes bacteria, viruses, mold, mildew, insects, vermin,
animals 5. Psychosocial environment - includes workplace stressors arising
from a variety of sources.
5. Psychosocial environment - includes workplace stressors arising from a
variety of sources.
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as "PPE",
is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious
workplace injuries and illnesses. Personal protective equipment not only
helps protect people but also improves productivity and profits.

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Examples of PPE in the Farm.

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All personal protective equipment should be safely designed and

constructed and should be maintained in a clean and reliable fashion. It
should fit comfortably, encouraging worker use. If the personal protective
equipment does not fit properly, it can make the difference between being
safely covered or dangerously exposed.

Hard hat Protect your head with a hard hat when

performing construction work, trimming trees, repairing
machinery, and doing other jobs with head injury risks.
Use a sun safety hat (one with a wide brim and neck
protection) to assist in the prevention of skin cancer.
Googles Protect your vision with appropriate safety
eyewear (safety glasses, goggles, face-shields) when
applying pesticides, fertilizers, working in the shop, or in
heavy dust conditions.
Face mask Protect your lungs with the correct respiratory
equipment (dust masks, cartridge respirators, gas masks,
air pacts) when working in dusty or moldy conditions,
spray painting, applying chemicals, working in bins,
tanks, silos, and manure storage places.
Earmuffs Protect your hearing with acoustic earmuffs or
plugs when operating noisy equipment such as grain
dryers, feed grinders, older tractors, chain saws, etc.
Booths/foot guards and safety shoes, leggings (e.g.,
leather or other appropriate material) can help prevent
injuries by protecting workers from hazards such as
falling or rolling objects, sharp objects, wet and slippery

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 Gloves workers exposed to harmful substances causing
skin absorption, severe cuts or lacerations, severe
abrasions, chemical burns, thermal burns, and harmful
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Some ways you can reduce the risk of hazards from chemicals are:
• Use personal protective equipment such as respirators, waterproof clothes,
rubber gloves and waterproof footwear.
• Make sure chemicals are safely stored and cupboards locked.
• Never spray chemicals on days when there is a high wind.
• Know first aid procedures.
• Keep a list of all hazardous substances used on the farm.

Pre-Operational Checks for Tractors

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A pre-operational check of all the equipment to be used will

assure the user that it is in a safe operating condition.
Before even starting the tractor, go through the following
checklist items:
• Fuel level - You always want to make sure you have sufficient fuel in
the tank.
• Check your battery - Make sure that the battery terminals are not
corroded.

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• Check your tires - Not only should you check the air pressure but
also make sure that the lug nuts are tight and look at the condition
(e.g., tread) of the tires. If you notice that you have low tire pressure,
look for air leakage from around the valve stem.
• Loose or defective parts - Take time to really examine the tractor to
look for loose or defectives parts such as a frayed or worn fan belt.
Replace, tighten or make necessary repairs before heading out to the
field.
• SMV Emblem - If your SMV emblem is faded or distorted in color or
shape, it is time to replace it with a new SMV emblem to increase your
visibility to others.
• Fluid leaks - Look for any fluid leaks on the ground beneath the
tractor. Also check fluid levels for coolant, engine oil, and hydraulic oil
levels as well. You can do some very serious damage to your tractor if
you run out of these fluids.
• Operator's platform area - You may spend much of your day on the
operator platform so check the steps to make sure you can get safely
on and off of the tractor. Examine the area around the seat to make
sure it is clear of debris or tools that could cause you to trip. You
should have a ROPS on your tractor so always make sure your seat
belt is operable and that you buckle it.
• Fire extinguisher - Check your fire extinguisher to make sure it is
charged.
• Lighting/flashers - Check headlights and warning lights/flashers to
make sure all of the lights are working and replace bulbs if necessary.
• Visibility from operator's seat - Clean any dirty cab windows to
provide the best visibility for you from the operator's seat.
You may think this will take too much time, but it is better to take the
time rather than have a break down in the middle of the road or to cause
serious damage (e.g., engine seizes) to your equipment.

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 What’s More

Direction: Read the questions carefully and choose the correct answer by
writing the letter and words in your activity notebook.
1. It is the potential for harm, or adverse effect on an employee‘s health.
Anything which may cause injury or ill health to anyone at or near a
workplace
a. Chemicals
b. Exposure
c. Risk
d. Hazard

2. Under the OHS Act, employers are responsible for providing a __________
a. Estimation
b. Land
c. Insurance
d. Safe workplace

3. Under Occupational Health and Safety, employee has the right to access
medical records_______.
a. True
b. False

4. It is the likelihood that a hazard will cause injury or ill health to anyone
at or near a workplace.
a. Chemicals
b. Exposure
c. Hazard
d. Risk

5. It is the process of walking around the tractor from time to time.

a. delegation of work
b. check the oil
c. Inspect around
d. check the fuel

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 What I Have Learned

Direction:Using the scrambled letters find the words that related to the
Occupational health and safety in the farm. Write the correct words in your
activity notebook.
1.DRAZAH=____________
2.KISR=____________
3. CEALPKROW=_________
4. FETYSA=__________
5. GRIATURALCUL=__________
6. CALPHYSI=___________

What I Can Do

Direction: Conduct a hazard report in your locality and write it in your

activity notebook.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Observe your surroundings and farm near your home.
2. List all the possible hazards observed
3. Classify these hazards if it is physical, mechanical, chemical, biological,
psychosocial environment.
4. Identify persons who are at risk with this hazard
5. Suggest all possible solution to reduce or eliminate the risk
6. Report your findings to your teacher by writing it in your activity
notebook.

RUBRICS
10 8 6 4
▪ Potential ▪ Potential ▪ Hazards are ▪ Hazards
hazards are hazards are classified are not
properly identified ▪ Reports are classified
identified ▪ Reports are made but clearly
▪ Report are made not clearly ▪ Poor
properly ▪ Suggestion ▪ Poor reports are
made are made to suggestions made
▪ Suggest are reduce the are made to ▪ Not clear
made to risk reduce the suggestions
reduce the ▪ Potential risk are made to
risk victims are ▪ Potentials reduce the
▪ Potential classified. victims are risk
victims are not clearly ▪ Potential
properly identified victims are

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identified.

Assessment

Direction: Read the questions carefully and answer by writing the correct
letter and words in your activity notebook.
1. Is designed to protect workers from serious workplace injuries or
illnesses resulting from contact with chemical, radiological, physical,
electrical, mechanical, or other workplace hazards_____.
a. Head gear
b. Personal protective equipment
c. Equipment manual
d. First aid kit
2. Occupational Health and Safety was created to _________
a. Data analysis
b. To reduce hazards
c. Ecological development
d. EIA analysis
3. Under the OHS Act, employers are responsible for providing a
__________
a. Safe workplace
b. Land
c. Insurance
d. Estimation

4. The physical or environmental conditions of work which comply with

the prescribed OHS standards which allow the workers to perform
his/her job without or within acceptable exposure to hazards.
a. Safety
b. Health
c. Occupation
d. Process
5. Kind of hazards that includes floors, stairs, work platforms, steps,
ladders, fire, falling objects, slippery surfaces.
a. Biological hazard
b. Chemical hazard
c. Physical hazard
d. Mechanical hazard

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 6. This hazard includes electricity, machinery, equipment, pressure
vessels, dangerous goods, forklifts, cranes, hoists.
a. Chemical
b. Biological
c. Psychosocial environment
d. Mechanical

7. This hazard includes bacteria, viruses, mold, mildew, insects, vermin,

animals.
a. Biological
b. Chemical
c. Physical
d. Mechanical

8. This hazard includes chemical substances such as acids or poisons

and those that could lead to fire or explosion.
a. Physical
b. Chemical
c. Biological
d. Psychosocial environment

9. It includes workplace stressors arising from a variety of sources.

a. Psychosocial environment
b. Biological
c. Chemicals
d. Mechanical and/or electrical
10. What PPE should a student wear when he/she is exposed to dust?
He/she should wear.
a. Eye and respiratory protection
b. Hard cap
c. Hearing protection
d. Gloves

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Assessment: What I have What's What I
1. B Learned More know:
1. D 1.B
2. B 1. Hazard
2. D
3. A 2. Risk 3. A 2.A
4. A 3. Agricultural 4. D
5. C 4. Workplace 5. C 3.B
6. D 5. Safety
6. Physical 4.A
7. A
8. B 5.A
9. A
6.B
10. A
7.A
8.B
9.D
10.A
Answer Key
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