Learning Area TVL-AFA- HORTICULTURE Grade Level 7&8

W1 Quarter Fourth Date

I. LESSON TITLE APPLY SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS
II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING
Applying safety measures based on work requirement and farm procedures
COMPETENCIES (MELCs)
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT Farm Chemicals
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
A. Introduction (Time Frame:30 minutes)
This learner’s packet is conceptualized and developed exclusively for students like you. Presented in this learner’s
packet are important concept of safety measures and requirement in farm operations. To deepen your knowledge about our
lesson kindly explore the details below:

APPLY APPROPRIATE SAFETY MEASURES WHILE WORKING IN FARM

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 deal 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 comes into contact with a hazard.
Classes of Hazard
Hazards are classified into five different types. They are:
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, fork lifts, 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.

Chemicals on the farm can be dangerous. Common agricultural chemicals (agrichemicals) include fuels, solvents, insecticides,
herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers and veterinary chemicals. Farmers need to take care when storing, transporting, using and
disposing of chemicals to ensure their own safety; their neighbours’ safety and that of the environment.

Any chemical should be treated with extreme caution and only ever used according to the instructions. Vapours or direct
exposure can lead to a variety of acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term) health effects. Health effects can include
headache, poisoning, burns, birth defects, nervous system disorders and some cancers.

• Hazardous materials are required by law to include a Safety Data Sheet (SDS – previously known as a Material Safety Data Sheet
or MSDS) and label. The SDS gives valuable information on how to safely handle the chemical. Before using any farm chemical,
be sure to read the label, understand the SDS and do a chemical users course. To further reduce the risks, consider replacing
hazardous chemicals with less toxic options. Sometimes, a safer form of the product is available. For example, pellets may be used
instead of powder. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions on storage, use and disposal of chemical.

4. Biological - includes bacteria, viruses, mould, mildew, insects, vermin, animals

5. Psychosocial environment - includes workplace stressors arising from a variety of sources.

For additional learning and information kindly visit the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNv_65OT1Hg and watch the
video presented below:
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B. Development (Time Frame: 30 minutes)

TASK 1
Based on what you have learned on safety measures while working on the farm, let’s think critically by answering the
following processing questions below in order to determine the degree of your knowledge, skills and attitude

1. It is a major cause of accident, injury or harm to

worker who perform agricultural activities.(5 points)
2. If the farmer is not aware on the workplace
hazards, what are the common possibilities to
happen? .(5 points

C. Engagement (Time Frame: 40 minutes)

TASK 2
To boost your motivation and critical thinking skills, kindly distinguish the classification of hazards based on your understanding on
the lesson.

WORKPLACE HAZARDS CLASSIFICATION OF HAZARDS

1. Falling objects
2. Virus
3. Workplace stressor
4.Explosion of chemicals
5. Broken equipment/machinery
6. Slippery surfaces
7. Insects
8. Acids
9.Radiation
10. Poor lighting and ventilation
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D. Assimilation (Time Frame: 30 minutes)

TASK 3
CONDUCT HAZARD REPORT
MATERIALS NEEDED:

Quantity Description
2 sheets Bond paper
1 pc Pencil/Ballpen

INSTRUCTIONS:

Visit your backyard or home garden and observe the surroundings. Write your observation considering the detailed information
below:

Possible Hazard Classification Person Preventive

Observed of Hazards at Risk Maintenance/Solution
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

With the help and supervision of your family member your output will be rated using 25 points as the highest score per criterion.

Criteria Score
1. Potential hazards are properly identified 25
2. Report is properly made 25
3. Suggestions are made to reduce the risk 25
4. Potential victims are properly identified 25
Total 100
V. ASSESSMENT (Time Frame:5 minutes)
(Learning Activity Sheets for Enrichment, Remediation or Assessment to be given on Weeks 3 and 6)

TASK 4
Fill in the blanks: Complete the statement below by selecting your answer from the box.

Follow Disposal
Hazards Risk
Physical Mechanical
Workplace hazard Exposure
Important Mechanical/electrical
Chemical Psychosocial environment

Many (1) ______________ are present in the farm. Being aware on these hazards will help avert an accident, injury, diseases and
even death. ______________ (2) is a major cause of accident, injury or harm to worker who perform agricultural activities. It is
_____________ (3) to distinguish hazard, risk and exposure when underlying risk management. ______________ (4) it is a likelihood that
a hazard will cause injury or ill health to anyone at or near a workplace while (5)______________occurs when a person comes into
contact with a hazard. Hazards are classified into five types and some of them are the following (6)
_______________,(7)__________________ and (8)_______________ hazards. Always (9) __________________ the manufacturer’s
instructions on storage, use and (9)__________________of chemical.
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VI. REFLECTION
Communicate your personal assessment as indicated in the Learner’s Assessment Card.
Personal Assessment on Learner’s Level of Performance
Using the symbols below, choose one which best describes your experience in working
on each given task. Draw it in the column for Level of Performance (LP). Be guided by the
descriptions below:
 - I was able to do/perform the task without any difficulty. The task helped me in
understanding the target content/ lesson.
✓ - I was able to do/perform the task. It was quite challenging, but it still helped me in
understanding the target content/lesson.
? – I was not able to do/perform the task. It was extremely difficult. I need additional
enrichment activities to be able to do/perform this task.
Learning LP Learning LP Learning LP Learning LP
Task Task Task Task
Number Number Number Task 4
1 2 5 Evaluation
VII. REFERENCES
K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education, pp.125-126
https://www.google.com/search?q=farm+chemicals&oq
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/HealthyLiving/farm-safety-and-handling-agrichemicals#bhc-content
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNv_65OT1Hg
Prepared by: Checked/ BRENDA M. DELA ROSA
MARIFE B. ACELAJADO, PhD evaluated by: LAMBERTO C. PEROLINA
JEAN KAREN M. AGUERO GODOFREDO C. MERCADO
RHODA M. MANUAL, PhD