Masonry WK 2
Masonry WK 2
Learning Module
Quarter 1- Week 2
Masonry
Student Name:
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of this Lesson, you are expected to
do the following:
Barricades – small structures made of metal, wood, or other possible materials which are
used purposely to convey a message of caution or restriction to all concerned
Doable – set of best or workable shop practices in order to achieve work simplification
First aid – includes all forms of remedies given immediately to humans in order to minimize
or prevent casualties or fatalities caused by accidents or normal course of time
Signs – objects made by flat sheet metal or wood suspended by a stand or nailed on the
post or wall which are located strategically
Symbols – common illustrations printed on the signs which sometimes carry a descriptive
word or few words
Work simplification – application of workable principles that increases the awareness and
ability of the workers to be more productive and efficient without compromising their safety
and the product quality
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LEARNING OUTCOME 1
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Let us determine how much you already know about maintaining cleanliness in
work areas, tools and equipment. Take this test.
Pretest LO 1
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the answer on your answer sheet.
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What Do You Need To Know?
Read Information Sheet 1.1 very well then find out how much you can remember
and how much you learned by doing Self-check 1.1.
The 5S
The 5Ss are Japanese words that start with letter S. But in the Philippines, some
thought of 5 English words that all begin with letter S which is equivalent to these Japanese
words. Therefore, it is necessary to remember the Japanese‟ 5S. What is important aside
from retaining this into our minds is to make it part of our daily habit.
Below are the 5Ss and their English equivalent:
5Ss is not simply a list of action items. It is an integrated concept of action, condition
and culture. The nature and implication of each S needs to be understood as follows:
Step 1 – Look around your workplace with your colleagues. Discover and identify
items which are unnecessary to your work. Then, dispose all unnecessary items.
NEVER KEEP ANYTHING WHICH IS UNNECESSARY TO YOUR WORK.
Step 2 – If you and your colleagues cannot decide whether an item is necessary
or not, put DISPOSAL NOTICE with the data on the item and set item aside.
Step 3 – After a period, say two months, check if someone has the item or not. If
no one needed the item, that means the item is not needed for your work.
Step 1 – Make sure that all unnecessary items are eliminated from your
workplace.
Step 2 – Decide with your colleagues which things to put where taking into
account the flow of your work. The principle is to put most frequently needed
items close to the user so as to minimize the movement of the person. Things
which are not so often used could not be placed slightly further away.
Note:
1. Indicate the names of the persons responsible for the work area and for
the machine.
2. Regular inspection and evaluation on the level of 4Ss by each work are
necessary.
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3. Do not criticize poor cases, but also praise and commend good practices
or good performances.
Note:
In enhancing SHITSUKE (SELF-DISCIPLINE) of employees of a company,
the rules of management are very important. People with managerial duties
should be worthy of respect and emulation.
1. The 5Ss makes your workplace more pleasant. In practicing 5Ss, you have to
start from discussing and agreeing what to put for efficient use by everyone. With
your colleagues, you have to clean the workplace. Such human relation and
working environment will make you and your workplace pleasant.
2. The 5Ss makes your work more efficient. If you have to look for something and
take so much time finding it, you are not only wasting your time but also wasting
your energy and moral.
3. The 5Ss improves your safety. A clear and tidy working environment where
everything is properly placed, where clear instructions are readily available, and
where no one throws anything is safer place to work in. Practicing 5Ss improves
your own safety. You can enjoy your work more with less risk.
4. The 5Ss improves quality of your work and your products. People affect
environment. On the other hand, the environment also affects people. If you are
accustomed to work in a clear and tidy environment, you can develop your
sensitivity so that you can feel and identify any defect in work.
On the contrary, messy and untidy environment will adversely affect your
sensitivity. Therefore, good environment will improve the quality of your work. It
is quite natural that quality products come only from clean and well- organized
workplace.
5. The 5Ss makes a quality life of people. The process of 5Ss requires people to
think, consult and agree with others and cooperate with each other.
At the same time, practicing the 5Ss gives people satisfaction of being
creative, friendly with others and seeing chances better.
In summary:
▪ 5Ss improves CREATIVITY of people
▪ 5Ss improves COMMUNICATION
▪ 5Ss improves HUMAN RELATION among people
▪ 5Ss enhances COMRADERSHIP among people
▪ 5Ss gives VITALITY to people
Signs, signals and barricades are important for the safety of the construction
workers. Signs and symbols should be visible at all times when work is being performed, and
shall be removed or covered promptly when the hazard does not exist anymore.
II. Caution Signs. Caution signs shall be used only to warn against or caution against
practices.
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III. Exit Signs. Exit signs, when required, shall
be lettered in legible red letters, not less than
6 inches high, on a white field and the
principal stroke of the letters shall be at least
three-fourths in width.
V. Directional Signs. Directional signs, other than automotive traffic signs specified in the
paragraph below, shall be white with a black panel and white directional symbol. Any
wording on the sign shall be black letters on the white background.
VII. Accident Prevention Tags. Accident prevention tags shall be used as temporary means
of warning of an existing hazard such as defected tools, equipments, etc. They shall not
be used in place of, or as a substitute for, accident prevention signs. Specifications for
accident prevention tags similar as shown below shall apply.
VIII. Signaling Sings and Barricades
WORK SAFETY
IX. Introduction
We have heard of the slogans: “Watch your Step!- Look before you Leap-Take it
easy!” and dozens of others which mean the same thing. We have also heard of a very
important slogan “Safety First”
A. Avoiding Hazard in the Shop Area. When working in the shop, we should become
acquainted with the things that may cause trouble. If we know about them, we could
avoid them. Avoid hazards and treat them with respect. Hand tools and power tools
are accounted for many shop accidents that could be prevented easily.
Keep your work area clear of unnecessary tools and other parts which are not
needed in your work. It is not a good thing to let the shop floor become strewed with
scraps and debris. Under such conditions the worker may slip and fall.
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If nails are removed from boards, the unwary may step on them. Do not leave
boards lying around that have nail points sticking out beyond the surface.
Chisels are dangerous if not properly handled. The workers should always
take care to use the chisel in such a way that the cutting is performed in the direction
away form the parts of his body. Clamping the stock firmly in place and using two
hands to operate a chisel obviously eliminate the danger of cutting the hand which
might otherwise be used as the holding agent.
When handling a sharp tool to another person, extend the handle first. This
shows both courtesy and sound practice toward accident prevention.
Use the proper tool for the right job. The wrong tool can cause personal injury
or damage the part. Do not place sharp tools in your pocket. Sharp tools will cut or
stab into your skin. Be sure that your tools are in good condition. There is always
danger with heads of hammers, mallet and hatchets if not properly attached will fly
out and seriously injure someone.
Work carefully and give your job complete attention. Be concerned with personal
safety. Know shop layout and the location of safety devices, including fire exits and fire
extinguisher. Protect yourself by wearing the proper clothes and proper safety devices.
Loose clothing can catch on moving parts and can result in serious personal injury.
Dangling sleeves and shirttails should not be worn. Keep long sleeves buttoned and shirttail
tucked in.
Wear full leather shoes with non-skid and soles to protect your feet and to prevent
from slipping. Steel-toed safety shoes provide the best protection for shop work.
Long hair and jewelry are hazards also. Long hair should be covered with a brimless
cap. A cap with a brim, as well as long hair, is caught easily in moving parts and machinery.
Rings should be removed, because they can get caught.
Wear safety glasses or a face shield whenever working on where particles can fly
around. Keep handling tools in good conditions. Tools that may slip can cause cuts and
bruises. A good grip on tools also prevents personal injury and damage. Wipe excessive dirt
from hands and tools. Wrong tool can damage parts, the tool itself. Do not use broken or
bent tools.
Be careful when using sharp or pointed tools that can slip and cause injury. If a tool is
to be sharpened, make sure it is sharp. Dull tools can be more dangerous than sharp tools.
Do not use a power tool without permission from your teacher. Be sure you know
how to operate the tool properly before using it. Instructions should be read carefully.
Make sure everyone and all parts are clear before starting the machines. Keep hands
and clothing away from the moving parts.
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Never leave a power tool unattended when it is running. If you leave, turn off the
machine. Anyone passing by an unattended machine can be hurt seriously.
If the machine does not operate properly, turn it off and wait until it has stopped
completely.
Do not enter a work area where a power tool is being used. Obey the rules outlined
by your teacher. Stay away from power tools that are being operated.
III. A Healthy Shop Is a Safe Shop
The shop should be pleasant place where you will enjoy your work. Large
manufacturing companies have learned that the shop accidents are greatly reduced when
the shop itself is well-lighted and well-ventilated. The introductions of ventilating and blower
systems, which free the air of dust and particles of dirt, have gone a long way toward
reducing accidents. Good lighting, both natural and artificial, likewise safeguards the worker.
The healthy shop is a safe shop. After all, the protection of health is the first rule of “Safety
First in the Shop”.
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IV. First Aid.
First aid is very important to an injury or accident. It will prevent death of an injured
person, save much blood from flowing, and prolong the victim‟s life.
Many accidents happen and death occurs due to human error and carelessness.
These factors or causes of death can be positively prevented by safety education and first
aid training. This will result in less accident or may prevent accidents or death. The rule
states that in helping the victim of an accident, the rescuer should proceed from the most
fatal to the least injuries. The inspection of injured persons should be quickly and accurately
done to save the life of the victim.
A. General Rules /Procedure of Giving First Aid. Principles are rules of right conduct
in the performance of certain tasks. Simply, principles are guides to follow.
What to do:
a. Give first aid to neutralize the poison such as carbonate soda, milk or
raw eggs, flour diluted in water or baking soda or food oil.
b. Seek medical assistance immediately.
What to do:
a. Give vinegar and water or calamansi juice
b. Seek medical assistance immediately
C. Cessation of Breathing. When breathing stops for any reason, the condition that
arises is referred to as respiratory arrest. The heart may continue to beat for several
minutes after the breathing process stops.
Major:
1. Heart Attack
2. Blockage of air passage
3. Accidents involving drowning and electrocution
4. Suffocation of gases, smoke and compression depressant
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Symptoms of Respiratory Arrest
1. Without oxygen, breaths will become shorter and faster, a headache may
occur, ears will probably pound and memory will become fuzzy.
2. Victim may appear to be under the influence of alcohol. He may become
unconscious and breathing maybe arrested.
3. In a very short time heart will stop breathing and death will follow. But
remember, as long as the heart is beating, or if the heart stops and starts
breathing again, breathing may possibly resume.
The mouth to mouth (or mouth to nose) technique is the most practical
method for emergency ventilation of an individual of any age who has cessation of
breathing.
D. Sprain occurs when trauma such as violent twist or stretch causes the joints to move
outside its normal range of movement and ligaments are torn. Sprains are common
to ankle and wrist. Allow the sprain to be fully mended because a second or third
sprain may worst.
E. Strains. These are muscle injuries caused by stretching the muscles beyond a
reasonable limit? Muscle fibers maybe torn from their attachment and the tendon that
attached the muscle to the bone may be ruptured or even pulled loose. This happens
when lifting heavy weight and when the person slips.
First Aid
1. Apply ice or cold pack to injured area for the first 24 hours after injury. After
that, use a heating pad or hot baths.
2. If swelling is extensive, use cold packs throughout the entire recovery of a
muscle injury.
3. Reduce swelling, elevate the injured muscle and use compression wraps, like
bandage. Do not bind the injured part tightly.
4. Rest the injured muscle while still painful.
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4. Place the victim on his side rather than on his back for there is danger of vomiting
and choking on the vomitus. Do not always keep his face turned to one side.
5. If breathing stops for a minute or two, administer artificial respiration.
6. If there is a high fever, reduce the body temperature as quickly as possible, wrapping
the patient with a sheet wrung out of cold water. Then allow an electric fan to play the
wet sheet. This will cause rapid evaporation and will have cooling effect.
The deeply intoxicated person becomes pale and may break into cold sweat, may
vomit, and lapse into unconsciousness. This stupor disappears in a few hours as the
body gradually metabolizes the alcohol.
1. Empty the patient‟s stomach by helping him to vomit. Let the patient drink two or
three glasses of warm salt water.
2. Give large dose (2tbsp) of crystals in a half glass of water of spoon salt.
3. Keep the patient‟s body warm. An intoxicated person easily chills and develops
Pneumonia.
C. SNAKE BITES
1. Bring the victim to a hospital as soon as possible. Meanwhile, take these first
measures:
• Keep the victim from moving around.
• Keep the victim as calm as possible, preferably lying down.
• Immobilize the bitten extremity and keep it below the heart level.
2. If mild to moderate symptoms develop, apply a constricting band from 2-4 inches
above the bite but not around a joint like elbow, knee, wrist, or trunk. The band
should be form ¾ to one and one half inches wide not thin like rubber band. The
band should be snug, but not loose enough to one finger underneath. Be alert to
swelling; loosen the band if it becomes too tight, but do not remove it. Periodically
check the pulse to ensure blood flow.
Methods of Transportation
How Much Have You Learned?
Self-Check 1.1
Directions: This part checks whether you have learned the required competencies for this
particular module. Simply encircle the best answer from the choices given.
5. Which is practiced when your colleagues decide with you which things to put where
taking into account the flow of your work?
A. Sort C. Sweep
B. Systematize D. Sanitize
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9. Which shall be used as temporary means of warning an existing hazard such as
defected tools and equipment?
A. Danger Signs C. Traffic Signs
B. Accidental Prevention Tags D. Directional Signs
Directions: Give what is being asked by the listed items below. Write your answer on the
space provided.
C. Enumerate 5 reasons why schools such as yours should practice the 5Ss religiously?
Directions:
1. Group yourselves into groups with five (5) members.
2. Each group shall role play for 10 to 15 minutes certain activities that are observed in
the road.
3. Be sure to use safety signs and symbols as the group props.
4. Presentation shall be assessed according to the given rubrics.
Activity Sheet 1.3
Directions:
1. List down all possible shop norms that you can think of based on the 5Ss which will
comprise your Personal Checklist of Shop Norms.
2. Finalize your Personal Checklist of Shop Norms on a ¼ size illustration board which
you will accomplish weekly by simply putting check marks ( / ) on shop norms that
you perform consistently the whole week.
3. Remember, the check marks are representative of your practices for the week. This
checklist shall be used for the whole year. So, put your extra effort to keep it clean
and in perfect condition.
Directions:
1. Group yourselves according to the class grouping to perform a buzz session for 20
minutes.
2. The focus of this activity is to come up with common shop rules to prevent or
minimize shop accidents due to incorrect work practices. The more rules the group
can craft, the better would it be for the group.
3. Be sure that the rules determined have been written clearly on a whole sheet of
butcher‟s paper (Manila paper).
4. Finally, let the group leader present the output to the class for discussion in order to
come up with one set of rules for the entire class.
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How Well Did You Perform?
Find out by accomplishing the Scoring Rubric honestly and sincerely. Remember it is
your learning at stake!
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III. BUZZ SESSION (Assignment Sheet 1.5)
LEARNING OUTCOME 2
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Let us determine how much you already know about following standard work
processes and procedures. Take this test.
Pretest LO 2
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
1. It is simply the application of workable principles that increases the awareness and
ability of the workers to be more productive and efficient without sacrificing their
safety and the product quality.
A. Occupational Health & Safety C. Work Procedure
B. Risk Management D. Work Simplification
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5. Which is a common hazard?
A. obstructions C. hazardous dusts
B. damaged saw blades D. Gaseous
6. Which is a risk?
A. Out-of-control cutting machine C. power cords
B. Vibration D. beard, loose hair, loose clothing
10. Who are covered by the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations?
A. Employers C. Self-Employed
B. Workers D. All of the above
What Do You Need To Know?
Read Information Sheet 2.1 very well then find out how much you can remember
and how much you learned by doing Self-check 2.1.
WORK SIMPLIFICATION
Can you imagine how an office or company would look like without any system in the
workplace? How do you assess the kind of workers such an office have? What kind of
products or outputs do they have? Would their effectiveness and efficiency at stake? What if
you were the owner, would you be happy seeing such disorganized, unhealthy, and
embarrassing workplace in your company? How would you address such behavior of the
workers?
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Furthermore, work simplification means the performance of steps comprising a work
in a manner that is least expensive in resources such as effort, money, and time. It has to be
performed in conformity with the work objective.
Besides controlling the work environment to reduce or prevent risk of injury, the
herein-listed finds very effective:
1. Establish in the workplace some simple guidelines for task set up, materials, tools,
equipment storage, and work techniques and routines for reduction of physical and
mental strain.
3. Modify ways of load lifting to prevent further injury by considering the following:
• Can large loads be broken down into smaller loads to reduce the impact on the
body?
• Can the load be lifted with two hands rather than one?
• Can handles on loads be altered to make it easier to carry the load?
• Can loads be carried safely against the body to allow the larger muscles of the
legs to support the load rather than the smaller muscles of the arms?
• Can the load be lifted using a team lift?
• Remember, it is more physically demanding to grip smaller items or large items
with the hand at full stretch.
Philippine Occupational Health and Safety laws place responsibility for workplace
safety on employers, workers, self employed people, people in control of workplaces, and
the manufacturers and distributors of plant and equipment.
Employers must provide and maintain a working environment in which workers are
not exposed to hazards as far as practicable. This includes providing information, instruction,
training and supervision to enable workers to perform their work safely.
Workers must take reasonable care of their own safety and health and that of others,
follow safety instructions and use protective clothing and equipment as instructed.
The Occupational Safety and Health laws of the Philippines require employers, main
contractors, self-employed people and those in control of workplaces or access to
workplaces, as far as practical, to:
• identify each hazard to which a person at the workplace is likely to be exposed;
• assess the risk of injury or harm to a person resulting from each hazard;
• take action to control or reduce the risk.
Like in any other fields of human endeavor, masonry workers known as masons are
protected by laws enabling their safety and lives secured and promoted at all times. In doing
so, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which includes protective clothing.
• a safety helmet;
• safety footwear;
• safety goggles;
• a face shield;
• hearing protection;
• sun and weather protection;
• gloves to improve grip and reduce force and vibration; and
• where hazardous dusts or fumes cannot be eliminated, respiratory protection.
Operators should avoid wearing loose fitting clothing or jewelry. Long hair worn loose
and long beards can also be hazardous.
Cutting and drilling equipment especially saw blade discs and drill bits, should be
removed from machines and stored where they will not be damaged between use.
COMMON HAZARDS
Some hazards are common to all concrete and masonry cutting and drilling
operations, however there are also hazards specific to individual types of equipment, such
as:
1. Kick-back, push-back or pull-in – these are potentially violent forces that occur
suddenly and can be difficult to control. They are most likely to cause injury when
hand-held or „quick-cut‟ concrete or masonry saws are used, especially when
chasing. They can also cause fixed concrete saws to be wrenched from their fittings,
with the potential of the saw running free on the ground. It is important that training
for operators includes awareness of safe work practices and the risks of kick-back.
Employers and hire equipment suppliers must ensure operators have information and
training on safe work practices.
2. Obstructions or resistance in the material being cut – these can cause sudden
kick-back, push back or pull-in movements of the saw. They occur when different
quadrants of the blade come into contact with obstructions or resistance within the
concrete or masonry such as from reinforcing steel bars, steel mesh or brick ties.
3. Crooked or off-line cuts – these can cause the saw to bite or pinch resulting in kick-
back, push-back or pull-in reactions. These reactions are also most likely to occur
with hand-held saws.
4. Pinched cuts – these are caused when the object being cut moves, resulting in the
cutting groove tightening on the saw blade, thus increasing the risk of kick-back etc.
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5. Blunt cutting edges – these are caused by using a saw blade or drill bit with the
wrong diamond cutting bond. If the bond or matrix holding the cutting diamonds
together is too hard for the material being cut, the bonding material does not wear
away quickly enough, resulting in the surface diamonds becoming blunt. This means
extra force has to be applied by the operator, especially with hand-held saws,
increasing the risk of kick-back, push-back or pull-in.
6. Unsafe grip, stance or stop-start procedures for hand-held saws – these can
cause the saw to swing out of control and come into contact with the operator, or
strike objects that may cause the saw to fall and run free on the ground.
7. Worn, misshapen, cracked or damaged saw blades, or the wrong type of blade
– these can cause the blade to wobble, vibrate, shatter, or fragment and fly off.
Guarding on most concrete and masonry equipment is designed to protect the
operator from flying blade fragments, but not others in the workplace. Guarding
should, therefore, not be regarded as a total safeguard. Blades are most likely to
disintegrate when force is used, for example when the diamond cutting edge
becomes dull, an obstruction is encountered, the cutting groove is not straight or the
blade is pinched.
8. Worn blade shaft – incorrectly fitted blades or the wrong type of blade for the job
can cause wear on the central shaft causing even new blades to shudder, resulting in
early wearing and risk of shatter.
9. Wrong-size blades – these are blades either too large, too small, or the wrong type
for the cutting machine or size and shape of the concrete or masonry item being cut.
For example, a small diameter blade used to cut a thick slab may not penetrate
sufficiently; increasing the risk of kick-back or blade-shatter should the blade strike
resistance.
10. Hazardous dusts – these are emitted by cutting and drilling operations or equipment
that does not use water for cooling cutting parts and capturing dust. Concrete dust
may carry high levels of silica dust and repeated exposure can cause silicosis, which
is a scarring and stiffening of the lungs. The effects are irreversible, invariably
resulting in death. Coarser rock particles can cause short term throat irritation and
bronchitis.
11. Insufficient flow of coolant water – this can cause overheating and expansion of
both metal and masonry, resulting in poor performance, jamming, severe blade
damage and projectile hazards.
12. Incompatible flanges and blades – these can cause uneven blade movement,
wear and tear and the risk of blade-shatter.
13. Incorrectly secured blades – these are caused by nuts and flanges which are not
tightened sufficiently on the saw shaft, which can cause uneven blade movement and
the risk of blade-shatter.
14. Inadequate securing of anchor points – these can cause a fixed saw to break free
from its track fittings.
15. A beard, loose hair or loose clothing – these can cause the operator to become
entangled with moving saw blades, drill bits and other moving parts.
16. Hand-held saw cutting above shoulder or below knee-height – this can reduce
operator control and increase the risk of kick-back, push-back or pull-in injury.
17. Cutting concrete pipes – this requires special safe procedures to prevent the pipe
from rolling or moving during cutting, particularly when a handheld saw is used. A
specific hazard during pipe cutting is pressure from the raised flange on the pipe-end
causing the cut to close and pinch the saw blade, resulting in kick-back or blade
shatter injury. Other hazards include the presence of steel reinforcing mesh in
concrete pipes, and a practice sometimes used for pipe-cutting involving a series of
plunge cuts around a pre-drawn line on the pipe‟s outer surface.
18. Toxic fumes – without adequate ventilation, petrol motor emissions containing
carbon monoxide and other toxic gases can build up to hazardous levels.
19. Insufficient guarding – guarding on some concrete or masonry saws is more
effective than on others. When purchasing, consider the adequacy of guarding. Part
of a safe work procedure should be to ensure that the manufacturer‟s recommended
guarding is fitted to such saws. Removing guarding can greatly increase injury risk.
20. Electric wires, gas or water pipes – exposing services, especially in existing
structures, can put the operator at risk of slipping, electrocution, exposure to toxic
gases, or explosion.
21. Power cords – when attached to electric-powered cutting equipment and other
machinery, these may be cut or damaged. Pools of water coolant and slurry could
cause electrocution due to an immersed cord.
22. Uneven or unstable surfaces – these can increase the likelihood that the operator
may trip or stumble, causing an unexpected movement of the blade resulting in kick-
back.
23. Wet, slippery floors – coolant water and slurry on floors can cause slips and falls.
24. Obstructions in access ways – blocks of masonry and bricks in areas where the
operator and others must stand, work or move can cause trips and falls.
25. Vibration – whole body or hand or arm vibration caused by prolonged use of cutting
or drilling equipment can cause nerve, circulatory and joint damage.
26. Working alone – this can be hazardous because of the potential need for assistance
in the event of an emergency situation or injury.
27. Noise – excessive noise from concrete cutting and drilling is a workplace hazard.
COMMON RISKS
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RISK MANAGEMENT
1. Hazard Identification. This includes, but not limited to, regular review of safety
procedures for each type of equipment and job, regular checking of information,
regular inspection of equipment before each job, and checking the possible
presence and location of obstructions.
2. Risk Assessment. Assessing risks involves calculating the likelihood and severity
of injury or harm resulting from identified hazards.
Safety Procedures
Hazard identification and risk assessment procedures should be carried out for each
type of concrete or masonry cutting or drilling job, in order to develop, implement and
maintain control measures for each item of equipment and each job.
Self-Check 2.1
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
1. It is simply the application of workable principles that increases the awareness and
ability of the workers to be more productive and efficient without sacrificing their
safety and the product quality.
A. Occupational Health & Safety C. Work Procedure
B. Risk Management D. Work Simplification
6. Which is a risk?
A. Out-of-control cutting machine C. power cords
B. Vibration D. beard, loose hair, loose clothing
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9. Which is the emphasis of continuous training of the workers as hazard/risk
management measure?
A. Workplace safety and health
B. Emergency and first aid procedures
C. Hazards and risks associated with work activities
D. All of the above
10. Who are covered by the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations?
A. Employers C. Self-Employed
B. Workers D. All of the above
I. For the created teams. A team will be selected to perform the main activity.
1. The selected team shall re-arrange the shop layout according to the pointers
on work simplification designed to minimize occupational hazards, thus
promotes workers health and safety.
2. The team shall be given 15 minutes to prepare a plan which shall be
executed for a maximum of ten minutes.
3. The team performance shall be evaluated by the audience using deliberative
judging.
II. For the audience-judges. Those who were not selected as team members shall
play the role of audience-judges. While the team deliberates on the shop layout
to be executed, the audience-judges:
1. conduct a buzz session headed by a leader who shall act as the supreme
judge in order to craft a rubric for the team performance;
2. shall present individually their comments/remarks backed up with appropriate
justifications after the team has performed their task. The team members
shall not make any comment or remark; instead, they shall listen or give an
answer whenever asked.
3. The final rating of the team shall be announced by the supreme judge who
shall act as mediator or set a ruling, whenever possible.
Each group shall initiate a 10 minute-panel discussion on Occupational Health and Safety.
The following are the general guidelines for the groups in holding the panel discussion:
• The group may invite experienced persons who shall sit as panel guests. The group
members shall serve as panelists, therefore, they are responsible for shooting
particular questions or topics for discussion.
• Identified group members may play the role of experienced guests who are
responsible for shading lights on the issues or concerns on hand; Others shall play
as panelists and responsible for running a quality show.
Knowledge:
The student (group) used research to advance arguments and defend positions.
Research was effectively applied to arguments.
Understanding:
The student (group) demonstrates understanding of the issue.
The student (group) presented key points.
The student (group) presented original ideas.
The student (group) was able to use examples or analogies to defend an
argument.
The student (group) demonstrated empathy for the cause he or she represented.
The student (group) showed respect for others‟ opinions.
Communication:
The student (group) was logical in presenting arguments.
The student (group) was able to communicate effectively and clearly.
The student (group) incorporated key terminology/vocabulary.
Participation:
The student contributed to the discussion.
The student tended to dominate a discussion, thereby hindering others‟
participation.
For group evaluation:
All students participated in the discussion.
Students within the group tended to dominate discussion within the group,
hindering other group members‟ participation?
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How Do You Extend Your Learning?
Assignment Sheet 2.1
Directions: On pieces of short size bond paper, prepare Pre-site Safety Checklist and
Materials, Tools & Equipment Checklist. Be sure that important elements of a checklist are
covered or included.
ANSWER KEYS:
What do you already know?
LO1 LO2
1. D 1. C
2. D 2. D
3. C 3. C
4. D 4. D
5. D 5. B
6. A 6. B
7. B 7. A
8. D 8. B
9. D 9. B
10. C 10. D
How much have you learned?
LO1 LO2
1. C
1. D
2. D 2. D
3. C 3. C
4. D
4. D 5. D
5. B 6. A
7. B
6. B 8. D
7. A 9. D
10. D
8. B
9. B
10. C
LO 2
• http://www.answers.com/topic/work-simplification
• http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_is_work_simplification_important&src=ansTT
• http://jobaccess.gov.au/Advice/JobRequirement/Pages/Work_simplification.aspx
• http://www.productivity.in/knowledgebase/Industrial%20Engineering%20Docs/b.
%20Methods%20Engineering/2.5%20Work%20Simplification.pdf
• http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/work+simplification
• http://www.sarihands.com/page22/page6/page6.html
• http://www.ehow.com/list_6545478_safety-procedures-workplace.html
• http://ezinearticles.com/?Workplace-Safety-Tips---My-Top-Ten-List&id=285032
• http://www.hg.org/workplace-safety-law.html
• http://www.ehow.com/how_5130592_report-workplace-accidents.html
• http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=A0oGdbicXUdPzzcAip1XNy
oA?p=disorganized%20workplace&fr=yfp-t-701-s&fr2=piv-web
• http://www.hrmasia.com/employment-law-asia/philippines/49406/#4
• http://www-tc.pbs.org/pov/pov2001/promises/lessonplan.pdf
MASONRY
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MASONRY
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ANSWER KEYS:
What do you already know?
Lesson 2
LO1
1. D
2. D
3. C
4. D
5. D
6. A
7. B
8. D
9. D
10. C
LO2
1. C
2. D
3. C
4. D
5. B
6. B
7. A
8. B
9. B
10. D
MASONRY
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How much have you learned?
Lesson 2
LO1
1. C
2. D
3. C
4. D
5. B
6. B
7. A
8. B
9. B
10. C
LO2
1. D
2. D
3. C
4. D
5. D
6. A
7. B
8. D
9. D
10. D
MASONRY
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