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TLE – Technology and Livelihood Education Animal Production Grade 7/8 Exploratory
Alternative Delivery Mode
Module 5: Apply Safety Measures in Farm Operations

First Edition, 2020

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Introductory Message

For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the TLE- Agriculture and Fishery Arts (Animal Production) Grade 7 & 8
Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module - Apply Safety Measures in Farm Operations!

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.

For the Learner:

Welcome to the TLE- Agriculture and Fishery Arts (Animal Production) Grade 7 & 8
Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module - Apply Safety Measures in Farm Operations!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided
and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the
contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.

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What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to
check what you already know about the lesson
to take. If you get all the answers correct
(100%), you may decide to skip this module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link the

current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways such as a
story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an
activity or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the

lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the answers
to the exercises using the Answer Key at the
end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or skill
into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your level

of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to

you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

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At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in

developing this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the module.
Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities included
in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to
consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain
deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 What I Need to Know

This module covers 1 lesson that a Grade 7 / Grade 8 Technology and Livelihood
Education (TLE) student like you ought to understand.

As shown below, each Lesson is directed to the attainment of one to three learning
outcomes:
Unit of Competency: Determine areas of concern for safety measures
TLE_AFAAC P9- 12ASMOIa-b-1
Apply appropriate safety measures
TLE_AFAAC P9- 12ASMOIc-g-2
Nominal Duration: 5 days
Modules Lesson: APPLY SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS
(ASMFO)

LO 1. Determine areas of concern for safety measures

1.1 Identify work tasks in line with farm operations
1.2 Determine place for safety measures in line with farm operations
1.3 Determine time for safety measures in line with farm operations
1.4 Prepare appropriate tools, materials, and outfits in line with job
requirements

LO 2. Apply appropriate safety measures

2.1 Wear outfits according to farm requirements.
2.2 Observe strictly the effectivity/shelf life/expiration of materials.
2.3 Follow emergency procedures to ensure a safe work requirement.
2.4 Report hazards in the workplace in line with farm guidelines.

Your success in this exploratory course on Animal Production is shown in your ability
to perform the performance standards found in each learning outcome.

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 What I Know

This module will help you understand and apply what you have learned in the world of
safety measures. Let us see how much you know about safety measures.

PRETEST

Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer before the number.

1. What will you do to maintain the durability of farm tools?

A. Clean after use.
B. Leave them in working area.
C. Throw them anywhere.
D. Use them inappropriately.

2. It can be used for eye protection in farming.

A. Bandana
B. Hat
C. Sunglasses
D. Sunscreen

3. Another kind of outfit farming intended for climate control either sun protection.
A. Daster
B. Long sleeve
C. Shorts
D. Sleeveless

4. During farming when you are under the sun and you don’t wear any sun
protection what alternative things might be apply?
A. Oil
B. Shampoo
C. Sunscreen
D. Water

5. The following can protect your hands during farming time

except________________.
A. Gloves
B. Hand towel
C. Long pants
D. Piece of cloth

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6. It is made from nipa and palm leaves used for head protection from sun.
A. Bowler hat
B. Flat hat
C. Native hat
D. Panama hat

7. What particular appropriate safety measures tells about beware of what you are
doing and where you are going.
A. Be visible.
B. Read and comply.
C. Ensure well rested.
D. Maintain awareness.

8. To prevent rusting to your metal farming tools, what is the best thing to do?
A. Put oils
B. Hang them after used
C. Clean them after used
D. All of the above

9. To operate machinery what kind of substance that you need to avoid because it
will affect your ability.
A. Alcohol
B. Coffee
C. Juice
D. Water

10. In operating equipment, one must ___________ to avoid injury.

A. Untied Shoelace
B. Flowing long hair
C. Dress appropriately
D. Under alcohol influenced

Congratulations for a job well done!

You may now proceed to the next
activity.

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 Lesson Apply Safety Measures in Farm
1 Operations (ASMFO)

Good day to you. Have you asked yourself these kinds of questions? Am I doing the
right thing in the workplace? What protective gears should I wear? What is my role in the
workplace?

Talking about animal production, here are the tips.

What’s In

Directions: Write true if the statement talks about safety precautions in farm and false

otherwise in the space before the number.

1. Wearing boots while working in farm.

2. Expose your skin direct to sunlight.

3. Wash your hands after working in farm.

4. Spill water on the floor every now and then.

5. Check your tools before using.

Congratulations for a job well done!

You may now proceed to the next
activity.

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 What’s New

Check the things you need to have before and during in a workplace.

1. Boots 4. Food

2. Gloves 5. Cellphone

3. Face Mask 6. Hair net

Congratulations for a job well done!

You may now proceed to the next
activity.

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 What is It

10 Farm Equipment Safety Measures

Keep these tips in mind to avoid accidents when operating equipment and machinery on your
farm.

1. Read and comply with the manual

Always thoroughly read the manual for each piece of equipment. Your new tractor
may function differently than your old one, for example. Then, comply with the
instructions and rules.

2. Follow and keep up with federal and state laws

These laws are in place to protect both you and the citizens around you, and it’s best
to make sure you’re keeping up with changes to avoid fines. For instance, Wisconsin
recently changed its lighting and marking requirements for all Implements of
Husbandry (IoH) to further protect both operators and drivers on public roads.

3. Always keep your slow-moving-emblem (SMV) clean, visible and properly

mounted

This is an important law. Following it can prevent rear-end collisions while transporting
and potentially save a life. Road safety is so important.

4. Dress appropriately

An untied shoelace, flowing long hair and stray threads from an old shirt have, in the
past, led to horrendous injuries when operating farm equipment. Dressing
appropriately can mean reducing risk of such injuries.

5. Ensure you’re well rested

Feeling fatigued when operating machinery can be dangerous. Make sure you’re
taking breaks from work when you need rest.

6. Avoid alcohol

Even one drink can affect your ability to operate machinery. Keep alcohol out of the
picture until you’re done for the day.

7. Maintain awareness

Stay focused. Be aware of what you are doing and where you are going.

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 8. Adjust equipment accordingly

This means keeping all guards, shields and access doors in place when operating
equipment, and making necessary alterations to equipment to fit operational
conditions.

9. Keep children and animals away from working areas

Farms offer a world of adventure for curious kids. To avoid any disastrous accidents,
keep your child’s play area separate from your work area. Know where your children
are even when you are mowing the lawn. Don’t let a split-second accident impact your
child forever.

10. Read up about planter equipment safety

Although operators should bear in mind similar safety precautions when using planter
equipment, it’s good to read up about the specifics.

Remember: farm equipment safety starts with you! Know how to properly use your
equipment and keep your farm buildings safe.

Farm Clothing: Choose the Best Gear for the Jobs You Do

Your body is crucial equipment for farm work. Here's how to use your mind to choose the
proper clothing for the many tasks of farming.

Clothing is a tool that protects one of the most important pieces of equipment on your farm—
your body. Our extremities connect us with the earth. Hands take action as extensions of our
hearts, and they work best when they are nimble. Feet are the hands that touch the land all
the time, grounding us, moving us and supporting us. No matter whether we put layers of
rubber between our feet and the ground, or layers of leather between plants and our hands,
our work as farmers is to interact with these elements.

List of gears:

1. Gloves: maybe two pair, in case we work

on something heavy duty that would tear
my gardening gloves or as a backup in case
one pair gets wet or muddy

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2. Hat: wide-brimmed, straw, breathable

3. Hair restraint system: a braid or ponytail

with headband if I’m not wearing a hat

4. Sunglasses: especially if I go without the

hat

5. Sunscreen: especially if I go without the

hat

6. Bandana: in case my allergies kick up and

I need a hanky, or to dip in cold water and
hang around my neck, or to wear like a
bandit and protect my nose as I shovel
mildew leaf mulch into wheelbarrows

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 7. Long pants: tucked into long socks to keep
out the chiggers

8. Hiking boots or tennis shoes: choose

according to how my ankles feel that day

9. Long-sleeved shirt over t-shirt or tank

top: for climate control or sun protection
options

10. Pair of sandals: to relieve my feet of their

confinement for the drive home

Check Shelf Line/Expiration of Materials

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Shelf life is the length of time that a commodity may be
stored without becoming unfit for use, consumption, or
sale.[1] In other words, it might refer to whether a
commodity should no longer be on a pantry shelf (unfit for
use), or just no longer on a supermarket shelf (unfit for
sale, but not yet unfit for use). It applies
to cosmetics, foods and beverages, medical
devices,medicines, explosives, pharmaceutical
drugs, chemicals, tyres, batteries and many
other perishable items. In some regions, an advisory best
before, mandatory use by or freshness date is required
on packaged perishable foods. The concept ofexpiration date is related but legally distinct in
some jurisdictions.[2]

Making your farm a safer workplace

Suggestions for making your farm a safer place to work include:

➢ Regulary walk around your farm and assess potential dangers.

➢ Consult with farm safety advisers.

➢ Create a safe and contained play area for young children close to the house and away
from hazards.

➢ Make sure everyone working on the farm is properly educated on farm risks and trained
in first aid.

➢ Keep all equipment in good repair.

➢ Store dangerous items such as machinery, firearms and chemicals behind locked
doors and remove keys to a safe place.

➢ Keep a log of injuries and near-misses to pinpoint areas for improvement.

➢ Consult with other workers and family members on how to improve safety.

➢ Write a safety plan together that includes ways to identify hazards and minimize
potential risks.

➢ Always use appropriate safety equipment, such as machinery guards and shields,
helmets, gloves, googles or breathing apparatus.

➢ Make sure everyone understands and uses safety procedures, especially children.

➢ If using four-wheel motorbikes, make sure you are using them in line with the
recommendations-remember they are not all terrain vehicles.

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Common Hazards

Every farm is different, but hazards common to most farms include:

1. Animals- injuries inflicted by animals can include bites, kicks, crushing, ramming,
trampling, and transmission of certain infectious diseases such as giardia, salmonella,
ringworm and leptospirosis.

2. Chemicals- pesticides and herbicides can cause injuries such as burns, respiratory
illness or poisoning.

3. Confined spaces- such as silos, water tanks, milk vats and manure pits may contain
unsafe atmospheres, which can cause poisoning or suffocation.

4. Electricity- dangers include faulty switches, cords, machinery or overhead power

lines.

5. Heights- falls from ladders, rooftops, silos and windmills are a major cause of injury.

6. Machinery- hazards include tractors without roll-over protection structures (ROPS),

power take-off (PTO) shafts, chainsaws, augers, motorbikes and machinery with
unguarded moving parts.

7. Noise pollution- noise from livestock, machinery and guns can affect your hearing.
8. Vehicles- crashes or falls from motorbikes, two-wheel and quad bikes, tractors, and
horses can result in major injuries.

9. Water- drowning can occur in as little as five centimeters of water. Dams, lakes, ponds,
rivers, channels, tanks, drums and creeks are all hazards. Young children are
particularly at risk.

10. Weather- hazards includes sunburn, heat stroke, dehydration and hypothermia.

What’s More

Directions: Write a short journal (in 5-7 sentences) about on making your farm a
safer workplace to work with. If camera’s available take some pictures of it and attach it on
your paper.

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 What I Have Learned

Directions: Complete the following statements by providing what you already know
and what you have learned from the lesson in 3 to 5 sentences

_____________________________________________________________
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_____________________________________________________________
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After I study this module…
I already know something about…
____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________

I have learned that…

What I Can Do
____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________
Directions: Enumerate appropriate safety measures.
____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

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1. ___________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________________

4. ___________________________________________________

5. ___________________________________________________

6. ___________________________________________________

7. ___________________________________________________

8. ___________________________________________________

9. ___________________________________________________

10. ___________________________________________________

Congratulations for a job well done!

You may now proceed to the next
activity.

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 Assessment

Post test

Directions: Choose and write the letter of the correct answer before the number.

1. The expiration date of feeds is Feb 2023. What does it imply?

A. Feeds should be consumed after Feb 2023.
B. Feeds should be consumed before Feb 2023.
C. Let the animal drink water only
D. Feeds should not be bought.

2. The statement is/are the things you need to do before cleaning the poultry
A. Check the cleaning materials.
B. Wear safety suits.
C. Both a and b
D. None of these.

3. Why do you need to make sure that the faucet is turned off before you leave the
workplace?
A. Because water consumption will increase.
B. Because we might meet an accident.
C. Both a and b.
D. None of the above.

4. When do we need to clean the work place?

A. During the job operation.
B. Before and after the job operation.
C. Both a and b.
D. None of the above.

5. What will you do to make your farm a safer work place?

A. Work only when needed.
B. Eat while working to maximize time.
C. Do two or three job at the same time.
D. Follow the rules and regulation of the farm.

6. Richard used grass cutter in the farm. After using it, he took his food to eat. What
should he do first?
A. Check the nutrition fact of his food.
B. Eat right away to overcome hunger.
C. Bring the grass cutter in the dining area.
D. Wash his hand properly and use spoon and fork.

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7. Why do we need to wear proper clothes while working?
A. To protect our skin from harmful chemical.
B. To wipe your body when sweating.
C. To be uniformed to other workers.
D. To maintain body posture.

8. The following are the common hazards in farm except:

A. Clothes
B. Animals
C. Chemicals
D. Water

9. Roger bring rake in the farm. What is he going to do?

A. He will dig hole.
B. He will remove weeds and dry leaves.
C. He will make drainage.
D. He will feed the animals.

10. Chris bring her little daughter in the farm. What safety measures does she break?
A. Read about planter equipment safety.
B. Ensure you are well rested.
C. Keep children and animals away in the working area.
D. Read and comply with the manual.

Congratulations for a job well done!

You may now proceed to the next
activity.

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 Additional Activities

Create your own DOS and DON’TS in your kitchen.

DO THESE: DO NOT DO THESE:

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Additional Post test What I can do:
Activity: 1. Read and comply with the
1. B manual
Answers 2. C 2. Follow and keep up with
may vary 3. C federal and state laws
4. B 3. Always keep your slow-
5. D moving-emblem (SMV)
6. D clean, visible and properly
7. A mounted
8. A 4. Dress appropriately
9. B 5. Ensure you’re well rested
10. C 6. Maintain awareness
7. Adjust equipment
accordingly
8. Keep children and animals
away from working areas
9. Read up about planter
equipment safety
What I have What’s more: What’s new: What’s in: Pretest
learned:
*Answers 1. / 1. True 1. A
Answer may may vary 2. / 2. False 2. C
vary 3. / 3. True 3. B
4. – 4. False 4. C
5. – 5. true 5. C
6. C
6. /
7. D
8. D
9. A
10. C
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Answer Key
References:
Books:
Grade 7 TLE-Animal Production
Websites:

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/remove-rust-stains-from-kitchen-knives-with-vinegar/
http://www.fao.org/3/i3531e/i3531e.pdf
https://gltnhs-tle.weebly.com/lesson-23.html

http://www.ruralfinanceandinvestment.org/sites/default/files/1163528668803_Basic_
calculations_en.pdf
https://gltnhs-tle.weebly.com/lesson-46.html

http://gsars.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/GS-LIVESTOCK-GUIDELINES-
completo-06.pdf
https://medium.com/new-farmer/square-feet-per-broiler-chicken-f17d47e75bd

https://extension2.missouri.edu/g8351
https://www.coopsandcages.com.au/blog/8-different-types-chicken-feeds/
https://www.livestocking.net/5-methods-of-identifying-farm-animals

https://en.engormix.com/poultry-industry/articles/growth-performance-broiler-
chicken-t36472.htm

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