Agricultural Crop

Production NC II
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Applying Safety Measures in
Farm Operations (ASMO)
Organic Agriculture Production NC II
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 1: Applying Safety Measures in Farm Operations (ASMO)
First Edition, 2020

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 Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Applying Safety Measures in
Farm Operations (ASMO)
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Agricultural Crop Production NC II Grade 11 Alternative Delivery

Mode (ADM) Module on Applying Safety Measures in Farm Operations (ASMO)!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators

both from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in
helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while
overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration
their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of
the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies
that will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist
the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

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For the learner:

Welcome to the Agricultural Crop Production NC II Grade 11 Alternative Delivery

Mode (ADM) Module on Applying Safety Measures in Farm Operations (ASMO)!

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This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities
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the lesson. This aims to help you discover
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 process what you learned from the lesson.

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It covers the
knowledge, skills and attitudes required to conduct activities related to farm
operations and basic concept in agricultural crops production. It is here to help you
master the knowledge in safety measures in farm operation.

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.

The module is divided into three lessons, namely:

 Lesson 1 – Applying Appropriate Safety Measures
 Lesson 2 – Safekeep/dispose of farm tools, materials and outfit

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Use tools and materials according to specifications and procedures
2. Wear outfits according to farm requirements.
3. Follow emergency procedures to ensure a safe work requirement.
4. Cleaning and storing of used tools and outfit in designated areas

5. Labelling and storing of unused materials according to manufacturer’s

recommendation and farm requirements

6. Proper disposal of waste materials according to manufacturers,

government, and farm requirements

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 Lesson 1 What I Know

Let’s test what you already know about the first lesson.

Get ready! Choose the best answer by writing only the letter in your quiz
notebook.

1. It is the potential for harm, or adverse effect on an employee‘s health.

A. Chemicals C. Risk
B. Exposure D. Hazard

2. It is the likelihood that a hazard will cause injury or ill health to anyone at or
near a workplace.
A. Risk C. Hazard
B. Exposure D. Chemicals

3. This occurs when a person comes into contact with a hazard.

A. Risk C. Hazard
B. Exposure D. Chemicals

4. This 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.
A. Chemicals C. Psychosocial environment
B. Mechanical and/or electrical D. Physical

5. It includes electricity, machinery, equipment, pressure vessels, dangerous goods,

fork lifts, cranes, hoists.
A. Mechanical and/or electrical C. Biological
B. Chemicals D. Psychosocial environment

6. It 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.
A. Chemicals C. Mechanical and/or electrical
B. Psychosocial environment D. Biological

7. It includes bacteria, viruses, mold, mildew, insects, vermin, animals

A. Biological C. Mechanical and/or electrical
B. Chemicals D. Psychosocial environment
8. It includes workplace stressors arising from a variety of sources.

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 A. Psychosocial environment C. Chemicals
B. Biological D. Mechanical and/or electrical
9. It the physical or environmental conditions of work which comply with the
prescribed Occupational Health Safety (OHS) standards and which allow the
workers to perform his or her job without or within acceptable exposure to hazards.
A. Safety C. Psychosocial environment
B. Biological D. Chemicals
10. The practices related to production and work process are referred to as ______.
A. occupational safety C. psychosocial environment
B. safety D. biological
11. The following are the emergencies that may occur on a crop production farm
EXCEPT.
A. Fire C. Cyclone
B. Typhoon D. Accidents
12. What factor state that the highest injury rates of risk are among children and
adults.
A. Age C. Gender
B. Status D. Machinery
13. Which of the following is a ways that can reduce the risk of hazards from
chemicals?
A. Know first aid procedures. C. Make a short list of hazards
B. Spray chemicals even high wind D. Make sure chemicals are not locked

14. It can reduce the number and severity of farm work related injuries and
illnesses,
A. personal protective equipment C. Footwear
B. Safety measures D. Eyewear
15. It is called the goggles in dusty conditions or a helmet visor if there's a danger of
flying debris.
A. Eyewear C. Dust mask
B. Footwear D. Eye protection

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 Lesson
Applying Appropriate Safety
1 Measures

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. A farmer should always apply appropriate safety measures while working in
the farm. In this lesson, students with the guidance and supervision of their
teacher should identify tasks 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.

What’s In

Before, you proceed to the new lesson; study the following so that you will be ready
for your next journey.

Let’s have a review! Level the part of the seeds.

1. Are you familiar with this signs?

2. Can you identify each pictures?

3. Where do you usually see this?

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that will help you in guiding the
learners. As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how
to use this module. You also need to keep track of the learners'
progress while allowing them to manage their own learning.

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 What’s New

Let’s find out how much you know about farm safety measures in farm
operations. Some of you may be sons and daughters of farmers who have some
experience in farming. In this activity you will do simple recall or will give ideas on
the topics you will discuss.
Choose topics that you want to discuss.
1. What are the tools and materials used according to specifications and
procedures?
2. How will you differentiate hazards from risks? Give at least 3 hazards that can
occur and possible solution to reduce or eliminate the risk.
3. How to follow emergency procedures to ensure a safe work requirement?

What is It

Read the brief discussion about seed selection.

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 defined as 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 likelihood that a hazard will cause injury or ill health to anyone at or
near a workplace is called risk. 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.

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Classes of Hazard

Hazards are classified into five different types. They are:

1. Physical hazards - 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 hazards - includes electricity, machinery,

equipment, pressure vessels, dangerous goods, forklifts, cranes, hoists.

3. Chemical hazards - 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 hazards - includes bacteria, viruses, mold, mildew, insects, vermin,

animals.

5. Psychosocial environment hazards - includes workplace stressors arising from

a variety of sources.

Farm Emergency Procedures regarding Safety Working Environment

1. Identify the potential emergencies. The emergencies that may occur on a
crop production farm could include:
fire
flood
typhoon,
machinery entrapment
electrical shock,
snake or spider bite
chemical exposure,
injuries,
illness and
accidents.
2. Provide emergency facilities appropriate for the sorts of emergencies that
might occur on the farm (e.g. deluge showers, eye washes, firefighting equipment,
first aid kits).

3. Make sure that the correct equipment is available to contain and handle
any chemical or other dangerous materials spills that might happen.

4. To help minimize the risk of personal injury or property damage in the

event of an emergency, people working on and visiting the farm need to know and
understand the emergency procedures and their responsibilities.

5. Instruct everyone working on the farm in the emergency response

procedures

6. Everyone should know the location of fire alarms, fire extinguishers and
first aid kits; how and where to contact emergency services; and where to safely
assemble in the event of an emergency.

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The following factors may increase risk of injury or illness for farm workers:

1. Age – Injury rates are highest among children age 15 and under and
adults over 65.

2. Equipment and Machinery – Most farm accidents and fatalities involve

machinery. Proper machine guarding and doing equipment maintenance according
to manufacturers‘ recommendations can help prevent accidents.

Farm Work that involve using chemicals and hazardous tools and equipment

1. Spraying Chemicals- many different chemicals are used on a farm including

pesticides. These chemicals are used to fertilize and control pests such as insects,
weeds, mollusk, etc. Most of these chemicals are applied by spraying.

Examples of chemical hazards:

Spraying in a strong wind and the spray drifting over a dam or the
farm house.
Washing spray equipment and the water running into open drains,
collecting in puddles, or running into stockyards or dams.
Containers or chemicals left lying around. Empty containers lying in a
heap.

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.

Safe use of chemicals

Consider if a chemical substance is really needed.
Eliminate a hazardous substance, or if that is not possible, substitute
it with less hazardous one.
Safe work practices or personal protective equipment should be used.
Keep records of farm chemicals.

2. Land Preparation Using Tractor

Victim fall off or are thrown from the tractor.

Run over by either the tractor or an implement being towed, or both.
Over turning tracks

Safety Reminders
Tractors are not passenger vehicles.
Use seat belts when driving tractors.
ROPS will protect the operator from serious injuries.

Causes of run over accidents

Sudden stops

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 Driving over holes, stumps and debris, or a sharp turn

How to prevent run over

Never allow riders on tractors.
Discuss with family members and farm workers the potential risks of
riding a tractor.
It's also helpful to post 'no riders' decals on all tractors to remind
others about the policy.
Use or provide other vehicles that allow passengers, such as trucks or
cars, when transportation is needed to fields or remote work sites.

3. Cutting Trees Using Chainsaws

A chainsaw makes light work of felling and cutting up trees but treat it with
respect. A chainsaw can easily slice through muscle or bone if it kicks back
towards you. It is essential to get training from a qualified person before you use a
chainsaw.

Examples of chainsaw hazards:

Chainsaw kickback, caused when the upper part of the bar nose
contacts a solid object or is pinched. This can throw the guide bar
back towards you and can cause serious injury.
Using a small saw and bar to fell a big tree.
Felling large shelterbelt trees, or trees with a heavy lean or on steep
slopes.
Felling trees with stem rot or a species prone to splitting.

Some ways you can reduce the risk of hazards from chainsaws are:
Know your saw and how to use the safety devices.
Wear and use the correct personal safety equipment. You need:
 FOOTWEAR - boots with steel toe caps.
 LEG PROTECTION - chainsaw operator's safety trousers or chaps.
 SAFETY HELMET.
 EARMUFFS rated Grade 4
 EYE PROTECTION - goggles in dusty conditions or a helmet visor if
there's a danger of flying debris.
Check the work area for hazards such as branches or tree tops that
could fall.
Check that your saw is in good order and is adjusted to the
manufacturer's specifications.
Do not over-reach or cut above shoulder height

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Personal protective equipment (PPE) can reduce the number and severity of
farm work related injuries and illnesses. Personal protective equipment not only
helps protect people but also improves productivity and profits. Farmers and
ranchers can share in these benefits by using the appropriate protective equipment
for themselves, family members and employees, when the job and its potential
hazards call for it.

• Protect your head with a hard hat

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 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 saves skin
cancer.

• 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.

• Protect your hearing with acoustic

earmuffs or plugs when operating
noisy equipment such as grain dryers,
feed grinders, older tractors, chain
saws, etc

• Protect your lungs with the correct

respiratory equipment (dust masks,
cartridge respirators, gas masks, air
packs) when working in dusty or moldy
conditions, spray painting, applying
chemicals, working in bins, tanks,
silos, and manure storage places.

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 What’s More

Let’s solidify your learning!

Independent Activity 1

Directions: Fill in the crossword puzzle with correct words using clues below.

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Vertical:
1. It occurs when a person comes into
contact with a hazard.
1 4. It includes substances such as acids or
5 poisons.
Horizontal:
2. It includes floors, stairs, work platforms
2 and steps.
3. It is the potential for harm, or adverse
3 effect on an employee‘s health.
5. Anything which may cause injury or ill
health to anyone.
Independent Assessment 1

Directions: Enumerate the following.

1. Give 5 classes of hazard

_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
2. List at least 5 emergency procedures to be done with regards to safety working
environment.

_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

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Independent Activity 2

Modified True or False: Write TRUE if the statement is correct, and if it is

FALSE, change the underlined word or group of words to make the sentence
correct.

1. Personal protective equipment (PPE) can reduce the number and severity of
farm work related injuries and illnesses.
2. Protect your vision with appropriate safety eyewear (safety glasses, goggles,
shades) when applying pesticides, fertilizers, working in the shop, or in
heavy dust conditions.
3. Protect your hearing with acoustic headphone or plugs when operating noisy
equipment such as grain dryers, feed grinders, older tractors, chain saws,
etc.
4. Spraying in a strong wind and the spray drifting over a dam or the farm
house.
5. A chainsaw can easily slice through muscle or bone if it kicks back towards
you.
6. Make sure that the correct equipment is available to contain and handle any
chemical or other dangerous materials spills that might happen.
7. Most farm accidents and fatalities involve farm equipment.
8. Never spray chemicals early in the morning when there is a high wind.
9. Everyone should know where are the fire alarms, fire extinguishers, and first
aid kits; how and where to contact emergency services; and where to safely
assemble in the event of an emergency.
10.Many different chemicals are used on a farm including pesticides.

Independent Assessment 2

Directions: Explain the following question based on your own understanding.

1. Why applying safety measures are important?

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

2. Why do you think we need to know the procedures to be done in our safety
workplace?

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

3. How will you apply the knowledge that you’ve learned?

__________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

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 What I Have Learned

A. Fill in the blanks with the correct term or phrase to complete the sentence.

Personal Protective Equipment Skin cancer

Hazard Highly recommended
Manufactures recommendation Level of risk

1. _______________ can reduce the number and severity of farm work related injuries
and illnesses. Protect your head with a hard hat when performing. Use a sun safety
hat (one with a wide brim and neck protection) to assist in the prevention of
2.__________. The 3. _______________ increases with the severity of the hazard and
the duration and frequency of exposure. Exposure occurs when a person comes
into contact with a 4. _____________. Most farm accidents and fatalities involve
machinery proper machine guarding and doing equipment maintenance according
to 5. ___________________ can help prevent accidents.

B. Answer the following questions based on your prior learning.

1. Farm works involve using chemicals and hazardous tools and equipments:

______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
2. Causes of run over accident:

__________________________
__________________________

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 What I Can Do

Conduct Hazard Report

Materials needed:
Long bond paper
Ballpen/pencil

Instructions:
1. Imagine you are in the farm.
2. Think and list all the possible hazard.
3. Classify these hazards that can occur
4. Identify persons who are at risk with these hazards.
5. Suggest possible solution to reduce or eliminate the risks.
6. Write your findings in your notebook.

Score
Descriptors
20 15 10 5
Potential hazard are properly identified
Report is properly made
Suggestions are made to reduce the risk
Potential victims are properly identified

Congratulations! You are now at the last part of this lesson.

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 Lesson 1 Assessment

To test your mastery of the skill, kindly answer the following activities.

1. It is the potential for harm, or adverse effect on an employee‘s health.

A. Chemicals C. Risk
B. Exposure D. Hazard

2. It is the likelihood that a hazard will cause injury or ill health to anyone at or
near a workplace.
A. Risk C. Hazard
B. Exposure D. Chemicals

3. This occurs when a person comes into contact with a hazard.

A. Risk C. Hazard
B. Exposure D. Chemicals

4. This 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.
A. Chemicals C. Psychosocial environment
B. Mechanical and/or electrical D. Physical

5. It includes electricity, machinery, equipment, pressure vessels, dangerous goods,

fork lifts, cranes, hoists.
A. Mechanical and/or electrical C. Biological
B. Chemicals D. Psychosocial environment

6. It 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.
A. Chemicals C. Mechanical and/or electrical
B. Psychosocial environment D. Biological

7. It includes bacteria, viruses, mold, mildew, insects, vermin, animals

A. Biological C. Mechanical and/or electrical
B. Chemicals D. Psychosocial environment
8. It includes workplace stressors arising from a variety of sources.
A. Psychosocial environment C. Chemicals

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 B. Biological D. Mechanical and/or electrical
9. It the physical or environmental conditions of work which comply with the
prescribed Occupational Health Safety (OHS) standards and which allow the
workers to perform his or her job without or within acceptable exposure to hazards.
A. Safety C. Psychosocial environment
B. Biological D. Chemicals
10. The practices related to production and work process are referred to as ______.
A. occupational safety C. psychosocial environment
B. safety D. biological
11. The following are the emergencies that may occur on a crop production farm
EXCEPT.
A. Fire C. Cyclone
B. Typhoon D. Accidents
12. What factor state that the highest injury rates of risk are among children and
adults.
A. Age C. Gender
B. Status D. Machinery
13. Which of the following is a ways that can reduce the risk of hazards from
chemicals?
A. Know first aid procedures. C. Make a short list of hazards
B. Spray chemicals even high wind D. Make sure chemicals are not locked

14. It can reduce the number and severity of farm work related injuries and
illnesses,
A. personal protective equipment C. Footwear
B. Safety measures D. Eyewear
15. It is called the goggles in dusty conditions or a helmet visor if there's a danger of
flying debris.
A. Eyewear C. Dust mask
B. Footwear D. Eye protection

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 Additional Activities

For you to be able to understand the topic on applying safety measures in

farm operation, you must know how to appreciate it. So now, I want you to make a
slogan about it. The slogan may be express using local dialect.
Quantity Rubrics for rating the output:
Criteria Score
20 15 10 5
Relevance 60%
Rhyme 20%
Presentation 10%
Neatness 10 %

Notes to the Teacher

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. Before going to the farm we should know first
the safety measures so that we can avoid the hazards that are waiting
for us.

Congratulations! You have successfully passed the assessment.

Get ready for the next lesson!

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 Lesson 2 What I Know

Let’s test how much do you already know about the next lesson.

Get ready! Modified True or False: Write TRUE if the statement is correct, and
if it is FALSE, change the underlined word or group of words to make the
sentence correct.

1. Be properly trained on the cleaning procedures.

2. Develop a cleaning program and schedule according to the manual
frequency and the cleaning program should be monitored to ensure its
effectiveness.
3. Cleaning must not take place while fresh vegetables are been harvested,
packed, handled, and stored.
4. Water that is used for cleaning must be clean.
5. The cleaning of equipment, tools, and containers must take place in a
designated area away from field and the storage of agricultural inputs and
fresh vegetables.
6. Unplug any electrical equipment and if possible, cover with plastic electrical
motors, electrical boxes, connections, light fixtures, etc.
7. Do not use packaging materials for this task.
8. Remove trash and any accumulated plant debris from the floors.
9. Using High pressure water, rinse the entire ceiling and light fixtures to
remove any dust and soil build up.
10. Rinse walls, windows and doors from the top to bottom.
11.Rinse the entire floor surface to remove any soil build up. Be careful not to
splash water onto equipment.
12.Scrub areas with brush and cleaning materials such as detergent, and
ensure that no spots are missed.
13. After scrubbing areas with cleaning materials, rinse surface areas as
described previously wash out drains; be careful not to splash water onto
equipment.
14. If cleaning and/or disinfection chemicals are used, follow label instructions
for safety.
15.Ensure that hygienic facilities have enough toilet paper, soap, and
disposable towel.

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 Lesson
Safe keep/dispose of tools,
2 materials and outfits

Safe keep or disposing of tools, materials and outfits has a greater impact in
farm operations. Chemicals are used on farms for a variety of purposes. The safe
management of chemicals requires access to information and responsible action.
Chemical substances present different types of risks to people‘s health, safety, and
the environment.

What’s In

Before, you proceed to the new lesson, study the following, and recall what you
have learned from the previous lesson so that you will be ready for your next
journey.

Directions: Answer the table below:

Classification of hazard Example

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that will help you in guiding the
learners. As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how
to use this module. You also need to keep track of the learners'
progress while allowing them to manage their own learning.

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 What’s New

Determine how much you already know about safe keep/dispose tools,
materials and outfits. In this activity you will give ideas on the topics you will
discuss.
Choose topics that you want to discuss using words or illustration.
Topic 1 – Why do you need to clean tools and materials?
Topic 2 –What is the importance of cleaning, storing and disposing tools and
materials?
Topic 3 – Why do you need to know the labelling and packaging of chemicals?

What is It

Read the brief discussion about seed testing germination

Cleaning, Storing and Waste Management

Protect Tools from the Elements

Blades such as electric hedge trimmer blades, hoes, shovels, and other metal
surfaces can be sprayed with lubricant oil. Spray the blades then turn them on to
make sure oil works into all areas. All electrical and petrol gardening equipment
will need to be covered with a blanket or sheet if kept in the shed. This will prevent
dust and dirt getting to them.
General cleaning procedures:
The farmer and/or farm workers responsible for cleaning must adhere as much as
possible to the following procedures:
Be properly trained on the cleaning procedures.
Develop a cleaning program and schedule according to the recommended
frequency and the cleaning program should be monitored to ensure its
effectiveness.
Cleaning must not take place while fresh vegetables are been harvested,
packed, handled, and stored.
Water that is used for cleaning must be safe.

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 The cleaning of equipment, tools, and containers must take place in a
designated area away from field and the storage of agricultural inputs and
fresh vegetables.
When using cleaning and disinfection chemicals, the farmer and/or farm
workers must become familiar with the instruction use of these products.
Strictly adhere to all precautionary statements and mixing instructions.
Protect equipment‘s, tools, containers and fresh vegetables when working
with any chemicals.

Cleaning re-usable containers:

The farmer and/or farm workers responsible for cleaning re-usable containers
must adhere as much as possible to the following procedures:
Remove as much as possible plant debris, soil, and residues of any kind, use
a brush or appropriate tool whenever necessary.
Inspect containers for physical damage that might injure, spoil, and
contaminate fresh vegetables, if found, repair them.
Inspect containers for any missed plant debris, soil and residues, if found,
re-clean.
If cleaning and/or disinfection chemicals are used, follow label instructions
for mixing.
Rinse containers with clean water.
Whenever possible, place them in the sun for rapid drying.
Store re-usable containers properly to avoid contamination.

Cleaning equipments, tools and garbage cans:

The farmer and/or farm workers responsible for cleaning the equipment (e.g.
tables, racks, plastic sheet, etc.), tools (e.g. secateurs, knifes, brushes, etc.) and
garbage cans must adhere as much as possible to the following procedures:
Remove as much as possible plant debris, soil, and residues of any kind.
Use a brush or another appropriate tool when necessary.
Inspect equipment for physical damage which might injure, spoil and
contaminate fresh vegetables.
Inspect equipments, tools, and garbage cans for any missed plant debris,
soil, and residues, if found, clean again.
If cleaning and/or disinfection chemicals are used, follow label instructions
for mixing.
As required, apply cleaning materials such as detergent and/or disinfection
chemicals, and ensure that no spots are missed.
Rinse with safe water, if there are parts of the equipment that cannot be
rinsed with water, use a clean wet towel and follow the same procedures for
cleaning.
Ensure that small equipments and tools do not touch the ground floor after
the cleaning procedures.
When possible, place in the full sun for rapid drying.
Store equipment and tools properly to avoid contamination.

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Cleaning areas for handling and storing fresh produce:
The farmer and farm workers responsible for cleaning these areas must adhere as
much as possible to the following procedures:
Unplug any electrical equipment and if possible, cover with plastic electrical
motors, electrical boxes, connections, light fixtures, etc. Do not use
packaging materials for this task.
Remove trash and any accumulated plant debris from the floors.
Using low pressure water, rinse the entire ceiling and light fixtures to
remove any dust and soil build up.
Rinse walls, windows and doors from the top downward.
Rinse the entire floor surface to remove any soil build up. Be careful not to
splash water onto equipment.
If necessary, scrub areas with brush and cleaning materials such as
detergent, and ensure that no spots are missed.
After scrubbing areas with cleaning materials, rinse surface areas as
described previously wash out drains; be careful not to splash water onto
equipment.
If cleaning and/or disinfection chemicals are used, follow label instructions
for mixing.

Cleaning hygienic facilities:

The farmer and/or farm workers responsible for cleaning hygienic facilities must
adhere as much as possible to the following procedures:
Pick up trash from the floors, and in a trash can.
By using proper detergents, clean toilets, sinks, and any other fixtures.
Using low pressure water, rinse the entire floor surface to remove any soil
build up.
If cleaning and/or disinfection chemicals are used, follow label instructions
for mixing.
As required, apply cleaning materials or disinfection chemicals to entire
floor surface area, scrub areas with brush if needed, and ensure that no
spots are missed.
Rinse floor and drains.
Remove excess water and allow drying out at room temperature.
Ensure that hygienic facilities have enough toilet paper, soap, and
disposable towel.

Technique in storing chemicals

Safe Management of chemicals involves:
correct labeling and packaging;
provision of material safety data sheets (MSDS);
safe transport, storage, use, and disposal of substances.

Labeling and Packaging of Chemicals

Chemicals must be supplied in packages that are correctly labeled and
suitable for the substance. Information provided on the label will depend on the
type of substance and the risks associated with it. Items to look for are:

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1. Signal words such as CAUTION‘, POISON‘ or DANGEROUS POISON‘, used for
scheduled poisons – a signal word alerts users to the possibility of poisoning if the
substance is swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin.
2. The Dangerous Goods (ADG) diamond, if there is an immediate risk to health or
safety e.g. flammable liquids.
3. Risk phrases describing the type of health effects e.g. irritating the skin‘, and
safety phrases stating precautions for safe handling, storage, spills, disposal and
fire e.g. keep away from combustible material‘
Ensure that containers remain labeled
Farmers must ensure that the original labels remain on containers of
substances. If a substance is poured into a second container such as a spray tank
then that container must be labeled with the product name and appropriate risk
and safety phrases. These can generally be copied from the parent container. There
are good reasons for ensuring that proper containers and appropriate labels are
used, including:
Using food containers to store poisons can result in poisoning due to
accidental swallowing.
Insurance companies may question liability if something goes wrong and an
unlabeled container has been the cause of an incident.
Produce cannot be exported if maximum residue limits are exceeded labels
provide advice on permitted use and withholding periods for agricultural and
veterinary chemicals.

Material Safety Data Sheets

Material safety data sheets (MSDS) must be produced by the manufacturer
or importer of hazardous substance.
The MSDS is not just a piece of paper. It provides important and useful
advice about what is in the product, its health effects, safe use and handling,
storage, disposal, first aid and emergency operation. Farmers must obtain the
MSDS from their supplier and keep them in a register where they are available to
people who could be exposed to the hazardous substance.
The register is a collection of the MSDS and other information which can be
kept in a folder, filing cabinet or other practical system.
The register can be kept in the house, workplace or the chemical store, as
long as it remains accessible to emergency service personnel and any employees
who may be exposed to hazardous substances.
Storage and Transport of Chemicals
Safe storage of farm chemicals is needed to protect them from the elements,
restrict access to them, prevent contamination of the environment, food, or
livestock, and ensure separation from other incompatible chemicals. Arrangements
must be in place to contain any spillage of the chemical.

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 After considering the potential risk to people‘s health or to the environment,
a farmer might decide that a locked shed with a roof and concrete floor, which is
bounded to contain any spills, is the best way to provide safe storage.
Remember, you should never store oxidizing agents with fuels. That is –
never store substances labeled with a yellow diamond and with a red diamond.
Safe transport of farm chemicals depends on what the substance is, how
much there is, where it is to be transported, and what else is to be transported with
it. In general, small quantities (less than 250 liters) can be transported on vehicle
provided that the container is properly secured and safe from spillage.
Disposal of Farm Chemicals
Empty farm chemical containers and unwanted chemicals need to be
disposed of properly. Prior to disposal of empty containers, wash the container out
three times and use the rinse water to dilute further batches of the chemical to
working strength.
To wash a container, you do not need to fill it each time. If you only have six
liters of water, it is more efficient to use three washes of two liters each, than it is
to rinse once with the full six liters.
ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS
Presidential Decree (PD) 1152, ―the Philippine Environmental Code,
which took effect in 1977, provides a basis for an integrated waste management
regulation starting from waste source to methods of disposal. PD 1152 has further
mandated specific guidelines to manage municipal wastes (solid and liquid),
sanitary landfill and incineration, and disposal sites in the Philippines. In 1990, the
Philippine Congress enacted the Toxic Substances, Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes
Control Act, commonly known as Republic Act (RA) 6969, a law designed to
respond to increasing problems associated with toxic chemicals and hazardous and
nuclear wastes. RA 6969 mandates control and management of import,
manufacture, process, distribution, use, transport, treatment, and disposal of toxic
substances and hazardous and nuclear wastes in the country. The Act seeks to
protect public health and the environment from unreasonable risks posed by these
substances in the Philippines. Apart from the basic policy rules and regulations of
RA 6969, hazardous waste management must also comply with the requirements of
other specific environmental laws, such as PD 984 (Pollution Control Law), PD
1586 (Environmental Impact Assessment System Law), RA 8749 (Clean Air Act) and
RA 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act) and their implementing rules
and regulations.

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 Notes to the Teacher

ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS
Presidential Decree (PD) 1152, ―the Philippine Environmental
Code which took effect in 1977.
The Philippine Congress enacted the Toxic Substances,
Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act, commonly known as
Republic Act (RA) 6969 of 1990.
PD 984 (Pollution Control Law), PD 1586 (Environmental
Impact Assessment System Law), RA 8749 (Clean Air Act) and RA
9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act) and their
implementing rules and regulations.

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 What’s More

Independent Activity 1

Directions: Enumerate the following:

(2) Tips on cleaning equipments, tools and garbage cans:

______________________
______________________
(2) Tips on cleaning areas for handling and storing fresh produce:

_______________________
_______________________
(2) Tips on cleaning hygienic facilities:

_______________________
_______________________
(4)ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS

_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________

Independent Assessment 1

Directions: Choose at least 2 procedures in General cleaning and explain its

importance.

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Independent Activity 2

TRUE OR FALSE: Read and analyze each statement below. Write True if the
statement is correct; False if the statement is incorrect on the space provided for.
1. Remove as much as possible plant debris, soil, and residues of any kind, use a
dry cloth or appropriate tool whenever necessary.

2. Inspect containers for physical damage that might injure, spoil, and contaminate
fresh vegetables, if found, repair them.

3. Inspect containers for any missed plant debris, soil and residues, if found, re-
clean.

4. Rinse containers with any water.

5. Whenever possible, place them in the sun for disinfection.

Independent Assessment 2

Directions: Match column A to column B.

Column A Column B
1. Use to remove plant debris, A. Towel
soil and residues of any kind
2. It is use if the part of the equipment that B. Detergent or
cannot be rinsed water. Disinfectant chemical
3. It is a cleaning material for equipment , C. Brush
Tools and garbage can use to ensure that there’s
No dirt left.
4. It is being done under the sun on equipment D. Lubricating oil
and tools
5. It will be avoided if equipment and tools is E. Rapid drying
properly stored
F. Contamination

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 What I Have Learned

A. Fill in the blanks with the correct term or phrase to complete the sentence.

Basis methods water source

Inciretion nuclear toxic subtances
distribution treatment Unreasonable risks
specific environmental

Presidential Decree (PD) 1152, ―the Philippine Environmental Code, which took
effect in 1977, provides a 1.___________for an integrated waste management
regulation starting from 2._________ to 3.__________ of disposal. PD 1152 has
further mandated specific guidelines to manage municipal wastes (solid and liquid),
sanitary landfill and 4.__________, and disposal sites in the Philippines. In 1990,
the Philippine Congress enacted the 5.______________, Hazardous and Nuclear
Wastes Control Act, commonly known as Republic Act (RA) 6969, a law designed to
respond to increasing problems associated with toxic chemicals and hazardous and
6._________ wastes. RA 6969 mandates control and management of import,
manufacture, process, 7.___________, use, transport, 8.______________, and disposal
of toxic substances and hazardous and nuclear wastes in the country. The Act
seeks to protect public health and the environment from 9._______________ posed by
these substances in the Philippines. Apart from the basic policy rules and
regulations of RA 6969, hazardous waste management must also comply with the
requirements of other 10._____________ laws, such as PD 984 (Pollution Control
Law), PD 1586 (Environmental Impact Assessment System Law), RA 8749 (Clean
Air Act) and RA 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act) and their
implementing rules and regulations.

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 What I Can Do

Make a Poster on Proper Waste Disposal

MATERIALS NEEDED:
1 pc White cartolina
1 pc Pencil
1 pc Ruler
1 set Crayon

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Prepare the needed materials.
2. You learned on the proper way of disposing waste and the government laws
regarding this. Imagine you are a farmer and you need to dispose your farm waste,
how will you do it?
3. Illustrate or draw your answer.

Quantity Rubrics for rating the output:

Criteria Score
20 15 10 5
Content and message
70%
Creativity 20%
Neatness 10 %

Congratulations! You are now at the last part of this lesson.

To test your mastery of the skill, kindly answer the following activities.

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 Lesson 2 Assessment

Modified True or False: Write TRUE if the statement is correct, and if it is FALSE,
change the underlined word or group of words to make the sentence correct. Be
properly trained on the cleaning procedures.

1. Develop a cleaning program and schedule according to the manual

frequency and the cleaning program should be monitored to ensure its
effectiveness.
2. Cleaning must not take place while fresh vegetables are been harvested,
packed, handled, and stored.
3. Water that is used for cleaning must be clean.
4. The cleaning of equipment, tools, and containers must take place in a
designated area away from field and the storage of agricultural inputs and
fresh vegetables.
5. Unplug any electrical equipment and if possible, cover with plastic electrical
motors, electrical boxes, connections, light fixtures, etc.
6. Do not use packaging materials for this task.
7. Remove trash and any accumulated plant debris from the floors.
8. Using High pressure water, rinse the entire ceiling and light fixtures to
remove any dust and soil build up.
9. Rinse walls, windows and doors from the top to bottom.
10.Rinse the entire floor surface to remove any soil build up. Be careful not to
splash water onto equipment.
11.Scrub areas with brush and cleaning materials such as detergent, and
ensure that no spots are missed.
12. After scrubbing areas with cleaning materials, rinse surface areas as
described previously wash out drains; be careful not to splash water onto
equipment.
13. If cleaning and/or disinfection chemicals are used, follow label instructions
for safety.
14.Ensure that hygienic facilities have enough toilet paper, soap, and
disposable towel.

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 Additional Activities

Negligence in the household in terms of cleaning, storing and disposing

Directions: Write the effect of the following cause.
Upper fin- Cause Lower fin- Effect

Unattended
empty bottles
Improper of cleaning Uncleaned
Uncleaned Leftovers
materials such storage
way of knife before are being
as muriatic
disposing acid and keeping thrown on
Negligence in
the sink
trash bleaches the household
in terms of
cleaning,
storing and
disposing

Congratulations! You have successfully passed the assessment.

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 Answer Key

Lesson 1 What I Know Lesson 2 What I Know

1. D 1. TRUE
2. A 2. FLSE- RECOMMENDED
3. B 3. TRUE
4. D 4. FALSE- SAFE
5. A 5. FALSE- AGRICULTURAL
6. A 6. TRUE
7. A 7. TRUE
8. A 8. TRUE
9. A 9. FALSE- LOW
10. A 10. FALSE- DOWNWARD
11. C 11. TRUE
12. A 12. TRUE
13. A 13. TRUE
14. A 14. MIXING
15. A 15. TRUE

LESSON 1
Assessment What I Have What's More
1. D Learned Independent Activity1
2. A
3. B
4. D 1. PPE 1. Exposure
5. A
6. A 2. Skin cancer 2. Chemical
7. A
8. A 3. Physical
3. Level of risk
9. A
10. A
4. Hazard
11. C 4. Hazard
12. A
5. Risk
13. A 5. Manufacturers
14. A Independent Assessment 1
recommendation
15. A
1. Physical, chemical,
B.
biological, mechanical,
electrical, psychosocial
1. Spraying chemicals environment
Independent Activity 2
2. Land preparation
1.True
using tractor
31 2. False- face shield
3. False- earmuffs
LESSON 2

Assessment What I Have What's More

1. TRUE Learned Independent Activity 2
2. FLSE-
RECOMMENDED
3. TRUE 1. Basis 1. False
4. FALSE- SAFE
5. FALSE- 2. Waste source 2. True
AGRICULTURAL
6. TRUE 3. Methods 3. False
7. TRUE
8. TRUE
4. Incineration 4. True
9. FALSE- LOW
10. FALSE-
DOWNWARD 5. Toxic substances 5. True
11. TRUE
12. TRUE 6. Nuclear
13. TRUE Independent Assessment 2
14. FALSE-
7. Distribution 1. C
MIXING
15. TRUE 2. A
8. Treatment

References
Technology and Livelihood Education Learning Module Horticulture Exploratory
Course Grade 7 and Grade 8 pp 120-132

http://www.necasag.org/pdf/Personal_protective_equipment_updated.

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