SPTVE- FISHERY

COMMON COMPETENCIES

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

AREAS OF CONCERN FOR SAFETY
MEASURES
Background Information for Learners

This lesson deals on how to determine areas of concern for safety measures.
It includes identification of work task, place and time for safety measures and
the appropriate tools, materials and outfits to be prepared.

Before starting the day to day tasks, always bear in mind and be guided by
this important reminder, “Use the right tool to complete the job safely, quickly
and efficiently.”

During laboratory period you are expected to spend your time for two hours in
the fishpond or at the fishing area. Before performing the work tasks, the
appropriate tools/ materials and outfit must be prepared beforehand and the
hazards associated to work task are also determined. In this way, you are
able to prepare yourselves for the proper outfit, tools and materials
appropriate to the work task.

With this lesson, we will be able to determine the appropriate safety

measures to employ when working at the workplace.

Learning Competency with code

Determine areas of concern for safety measures (Quarter 1, Week 1)
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Directions:
Exercise 1. Answer the following questions on identifying work task in
fishery operations. You can search through the internet for reference and by
downloading the soft copy of the module on fishery arts or request a soft

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copy of the module from your teacher for reference.

1. What are the different tasks in pond preparation?

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2. What are the workplace of fishery workers who are involved in fish
farming and fishing industry?
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3. What are the different components of task in fish farming?
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4. What are the work tasks in the fishing industry?
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Exercise 2. Research about Safety Measures in Fishery Operations and

answer the following questions.

1. What are the safety measures to be observed in the following work tasks:
a. Pond draining and drying
b. Cultivation of pond bottom
c. Leveling
d. Repairing gates and screens
e. Repairing dikes
f. Predator control

Exercise 3. Read the following information about Personal Protective

Equipment used in working and accomplish the activity that follows. You may
research your answers from the internet but please include your references
after your answers.

Personal Protective Equipment used in Fishery Operations

Whenever you perform a task in the farm you must use personal protective
clothing that is appropriate for the task and conforms to your local safety
regulations and policies.

PPE Components:
a. Work clothing
b. Eye protection
c. Hand and feet protection
d. Respiratory equipment

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Activity. Enumerate at least two examples of outfits for each of the following
PPE Components.
1. Work clothing- ___________________________________________
2. Head/ Eye protection- ______________________________________
3. Hand and feet protection-___________________________________
4. Respiratory equipment- ____________________________________

Exercise 4. Online reading or request a soft copy from your teacher.

Activity. Read about Personal Protective Equipment in Fishing at this

website https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/agriculture then answer the following
questions.

1. In case you are working alone in the fishing area which means you are not in
the eyesight or earshot of another worker who can come to your aid if you fall
in the water, what personal protective should you wear?
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2. What should you wear when working on the deck of a fishing vessel?
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3. Enumerate the seven (7) components of PPE in commercial fishing
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Guide Questions
1. What is safety measure? Precautionary measure?
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2. Why do we need to wear personal protective clothing and equipment
appropriate for the task?
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3. What are the things you need to consider when working at the fish farm or at
the fishing area?
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Reflection
Complete this statement

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What I learned from this activity
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References for learners

https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/agriculture/health-and-wellbeing-at-work/health-
and-safety-tips-for-the-agriculture,-forestry-and-fishing-industry
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-use-of-Personal-Protective-Equipment-
PPEs-among-fishermen-have-improved-dramatically_fig1_317092734
https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/agriculture
K to 12 learning module in fishery arts
K to 12 learning module in aquaculture 7 and 8

Answer Key
Exercise 1.
1. Pond draining, drying, poisoning, pond bottom leveling, pond liming, pond
fertilization, repair of dikes, screening of water inlet and outlet, filling in of
water
2. Workplace for fish farming activity- Fish pond, fish pen, fish cage, fish tank
areas, Hatchery facilities/Fish breeding facilities
Workplace for Fishing- Fishing grounds (rivers, seas, coves, gulfs and any
water body intended for fishing and areas for fishery related works such as
fish ports
3. Pond preparation, stocking of fish, water quality monitoring, performing
feeding operations, performing disease awareness and control, harvesting
and post harvest handling
4. Fishing gear construction, net mending and patching, fishing vessel
construction, inspection, repair and maintenance of fishing vessel, fishing
operation using active or passive fishing gears

Exercise 2.

1. Safety Measures in Farm Operations

a. Pond draining and drying. Wear a hat and a long-sleeved shirt. Over
exposure to heavy and extreme temperature may result in injuries such
as burns.
b. Cultivation of pond bottom. Use long-sleeved working clothes, hat and
hand gloves.
c. Pond bottom leveling. Wear gloves and long-sleeved working clothes
and hat to prevent fingers from possible injuries and to prevent skin from
direct sunlight. Remove or gather shell of snails in the pond for they may
cause incision or puncture to feet.

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 d. Repairing of gates and screens. Broken or damaged slab and pipes
must be repaired. In doing so, use proper tools to avoid accident.
e. Repairing of dikes. Use digging blade in repairing leakage and
seepages of dikes. Extra care must be observed so that feet will not be
wounded.
f. Predator control. Keep the dikes’ banks clean to control predators like
snakes and frogs. Wear boots, hat and long-sleeved clothes in clearing
the grasses along pond dikes.

Exercise 3.
1. Work clothing- long-sleeved shirts, overalls, life jackets
2. Head/Eye protection- eye glasses, hat, cap, safety goggles
3. Hand/feet protection- barrier cream, hand gloves, boots
4. Respiratory equipment-valve respirator, face mask

Exercise 4.
1. Wear a self-righting Personal Flotation Device or life jacket with a minimum of
93 Newtons (21 pounds) of buoyancy.
2. Wear an approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD) or life jacket.
3. Protective clothing, hand protection, head protection, foot protection, eye and
face protection, hearing protection, and respiratory protection

Prepared by:

FREMELYN GALLEBO-DESOR
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