Department of Education

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CITY OF MEYCAUAYAN

Pag-asa St., Malhacan, City of Meycauayan, Bulacan

Learning
Activity Sheet 8
in
TLE (Caregiving)
Third Quarter – Week 5
Identify Hazards and Risks
(TLE_HECGOS7/8-0h-5)
 HAZARDS AND RISKS

MELC: LO 2. Identify hazards and risks

Code: TLE_HECGOS7/8-0h-5

Objectives:
1. Identify hazards and risks;
2. Determine hazard and risks indicators in the workplace, and;
3. Determine the effects of hazards.

Accident happens anytime and everywhere. So, everyone must be aware of

different types of hazards. Identifying and knowing different types of hazard
will help reduce or eliminate any danger.

Hazards and Risks

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Hazard is anything that may cause harm to an individual, such as chemicals,

electricity, open drawers, and inadequate ventilation.
Risk is the possibility that somebody could be harmed by these and other
hazards and the indication of how serious the harm can be.

Occupational Health and Safety

Occupational Health and Safety is the campaign and maintenance of the well-
being of workers in every occupation. It talks about providing a safe working
environment to achieve an injury-free workplace and a healthy atmosphere
that protects every worker against illness. As an effect, it may also protect co-
workers, family members, clients, and other members of the community who
are affected by the workplace environment.

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Types of Hazards
Physical hazards

These are brought about by unsafe working

conditions. These are the most normal
occurrences in workplaces. They are usually
easy to detect, however, very often are neglected
because people are too accustomed to them.

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Another reason may be due to lack of knowledge or people do not see

situations as hazards.

EXAMPLES EFFECTS
1. Electrical hazards  Fire
 Improper wiring and frayed  Decreased efficiency
cords  Annoyance
2. Endless loud noise  Falls
 Noise pollution
3. Spills on floors or tripping
hazards
4. Other/s
poor ventilation, poor lighting,
broken windows, creaking doors

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 Biological hazards

It come from working with animals, people or

infectious materials.

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germs-on-vegetables-gm1014317284-273058248

EXAMPLES EFFECTS
1. Blood or other body fluids  Infections
2. Fungi  Skin irritations
3. Bacteria and viruses  Allergy
4. Contaminated wastes  Tuberculosis
 AIDS (acquired
immunodeficiency
syndrome)

Ergonomic hazards

It occurs when a caregiver’s nature of work,

body position and working conditions put
pressure on his/her body.

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EXAMPLES EFFECTS
1. Performing tasks that require  Pain in the shoulders
lifting heavy loads.  Back injury
2. Too much bending and  Too much impact on
reaching. wrist and hands
3. Standing for long periods of  Numbness in some
time. parts of the body
4. Holding body parts for long  Muscle cramps
period of time.
5. Awkward movements, especially
if they are repetitive.
6. Repeating the same movements
over and over.

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 Chemical hazards

These are caused by exposure or handling of

chemicals that may be harmful to health.

https://www.freeimages.com/search/chemical-hazard

EXAMPLES EFFECTS
1. Liquids like cleaning products.  Lung diseases
2. Disinfecting solutions.  Difficulty in breathing
 Allergy

Psychological hazards

These are hazards which can impact the

mental and emotional condition of the
worker.

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EXAMPLES EFFECTS
1. “Burn out”, fatigue and on call  Depression
duty.  Anxiety
2. Unreasonable expectations from  Loss of confidence at
patients or clients. work
3. Verbal abuse form dissatisfied  Loss of concentration at
clients. work
4. Unreasonable expectations from  Deterioration of
supervisors and management. performance at work

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Recognizing Hazards and Risks in the Workplace

The following are some ways for a caregiver to determine health and
safety problems.

1. A caregiver should observe the workplace.

2. A caregiver may examine complaints from his/her co-workers.
3. A caregiver should check accident records.
4. A caregiver should examine chart on results of inspections done by the
employers or private organizations.
5. A caregiver may use checklists and inspect the workplace.
6. A caregiver may study reports or any other vital information about the
nursing home.

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Assessment
Activity 1
Directions: Read the following sentences. Then, choose the correct term on
the box below. Write your answer on a separate sheet paper.
Ergonomic hazard Chemical hazard Biological hazard
Psychological hazard Physical hazard Hazards
Risks Depression
Poor lighting Occupational Health and Safety

_______________ 1. These are brought about by the nature of work, body

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 positions, and working conditions which have
consequences on the worker.
_______________ 2. These are hazards which can impact the mental and
emotional condition of the worker.
_______________ 3. These are hazards from workers or patients with infectious
or diseases and from contaminated human wastes
containing bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
_______________ 4. These are caused by exposure or handling of chemicals
that may be harmful to health.
_______________ 5. These are brought about by unsafe working conditions.
_______________ 6. It is the possibility that somebody could be harmed by these
and other hazards and the indication of how serious the
harm can be.
_______________ 7. It is anything that may cause harm to an individual, such
as chemicals, electricity, open drawers, and inadequate
ventilation.
_______________ 8. This is primarily concerned with the overall well-being of
workers by implementing health and safety standards in
the workplace.
_______________ 9. Stress, anxieties, worries, and ______________ are caused of
biological hazard.
_______________ 10. Poor ventilation, noise pollution, and _______________ are
examples of physical hazard.

Activity 2
Directions: Complete the table by giving examples for different types of
hazards. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper
Types of Hazard Examples
Physical Hazard 1.
2.
Biological Hazard 1.
2.
Ergonomic Hazard 1.
2.
Psychological Hazard 1.
2.
Chemical Hazard 1.
2.

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Activity 3

Directions: Complete the table by giving effects for different types of hazards.
Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper
Types of Hazard Effects
Physical Hazard 1.
2.
Biological Hazard 1.
2.
Ergonomic Hazard 1.
2.
Psychological Hazard 1.
2.
Chemical Hazard 1.
2.

Activity 4
Directions: Look for ten (10) words related to hazards and risks found in the
pool of words below. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

B A C K I N J U R Y
P I N F E C T I O N
C H E M I C A L I S 1. Back injury
I E Y P H Y S I C E 2. Chemical
M L P S B A P W T S 3. Fatigue
O E S E I T L E G A 4. Psychological
N C Y I O C F I R E 5. Physical
O T C G L U A L A S 6. Fire
7. Lung diseases
G B H H O M T L D I
8. Biological
R I O T G A I S E D
9. Infection
E O L B I C G C C G
10. Ergonomic
R L O I C E U O A N
G O G S A R E R R U
O F A L L W H E E L

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Activity 5

Direction: Analyze the picture below and write your thoughts about hazard
and risk. Write your answer on the separate sheet of paper

1.

https://slideplayer.com/slide/8442062/

2.

https://www.integratesustainability.com.au/2018/08/20/risk-management-identify-assess-
and-control-hazards/

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3.

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4.

https://www.cpehr.com/occupational-health-and-safety-guidelines-in-your-business/

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Activity 6

Directions: In one (1) oslo paper draw and color the different types of hazards.
Materials:

 Olso paper
 Pencil
 Coloring materials

CRITERIA

SCORE CRITERIA
10 Appearance
5 Color/Shade
5 Neatness

Reference

 K TO 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM TECHNOLOGY AND

LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION LEARNING MODULE (Caregiving)
Exploratory Course Grade 7 and Grade 8 pp. 63-66.
 Basbas, Leonora D., Jamisal Belen M., Lebrudo, Ma. Luz R., 2013.
LEARNING AND LIVING IN THE 21ST CENTURY WORKTEXT IN
TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION 8 pp.80-81. Rex
Book Store
 K to 12 Most Essential Learning Competencies with Corresponding
CG Codes pp. 415-416

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Acknowledgement
CAROLINA S. VIOLETA EdD
Schools Division Superintendent

JERRY D. CRUZ, PhD, CESE

Asst. Schools Division Superintendent

DOMINADOR M. CABRERA PhD

Chief, Curriculum Implementation Division

EDWARD C. JIMENEZ PhD

Education Program Supervisor- LR Manager

RAMILO C. CRUZ PhD

Education Program Supervisor-EPP/TLE/TVL

JOHN MICHAEL O. TERMULO

JENIFER L. VILLANUEVA
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