SELF-LEARNING MATERIAL 6

Quarter 1
Grade 7- TLE (Fish Processing NC II)
Grade 7

Name: ____________________________ Date: ______________________

Section: ___________________________ School: ____________________

Learning Competency: Follow safety precautions in operating fishery tools and equipment.

MOTIVATION:
Let us hear short news aired on television:
“Today a factory worker of longganisa and chorizo in Paco Manila was rush to the hospital because
of negligence in the operation of a meat grinder. The said accident happen while on duty and the worker
mistakenly place his hand in the grinder while processing chorizo and longganisa. The co-workers tried to
help the victim by turning off the machine but to no avail, it was too late”

After hearing this news, what did you feel? Are you familiar with these incidences or accidents? If you are a
factory worker what should you do to avoid this accident to happen?

BASIC CONCEPTS:
Safety in the workplace is a major concern when handling tools and equipment. We must be aware of
workplace hazards and the ways to reduce the risks for both ourselves and our fellow workers.

Observing and following safety precautions is the best way to prevent unexpected happening. However,
these situations do arise and they should be reported and given special attention.

To understand this learning competency more, Let us first define SAFETY PRECAUTION this term may
not be new to you because you always see this whenever you are crossing the streets or walking to a
pedestrian lane. This term is common everywhere but is the most neglected ones when it comes to keeping
our lives safe. The term is defined as a measure or action taken in advance to protect against possible
danger, failure, or injury and that something is safe and not dangerous. With the definition, it is clear that in
food/fish processing safety precaution is very important especially in handling or operating tools or
equipment.

The following are some of the Precautionary Measures that we need to follow in handling or operating tools
and equipment used in Food/Fish processing:
1. Always make sure equipment is off before plugging it in and starting it.
2. Always make sure all the safety guards are in place in all choppers, mixers, and food processors.
3. Check for frayed cords and loose parts before using any equipment. Plug cooking appliances directly into
an outlet.
4. If equipment is broken, the label “do not use” and notify a supervisor immediately.
5. If you must leave the area, turn off the cooking equipment.
6. Use oven mitts or pot holders when working on hot equipment such as griddles, ovens, and pressure
cookers and when holding hot pans.
7. Clean equipment after each use.
8. Remove pans from ovens and steamers b holding with both hands and move slowly to prevent burns.
9. Open oven and steamer doors slowly to prevent burns.
10. Grease fires – Extinguish fire by placing a lid over the container, pouring salt or baking soda over the
fire, or using a CO2 fire extinguisher
11. If you catch fire, STOP, DROP, and ROLL.

Let’s Practice this:

From the given situations below, give your correct answer taking into consideration the safety precautions to
be followed while handling or using tools and equipment.

1. What is the best thing to do if you have wet hands and are asked to turn on the electric blender?
a. Turn on the equipment
b. Don’t mind it
c. Wipe your hand dry
d. Ask someone to do it for you
2. When is the best time to clean the equipment you used.
a. Before b. after c. before and after d. no need

3. After using the blender, you noticed that it does not turn on anymore, what do you think is the next thing
that you are going to do?
a. Report immediately to the supervisor
b. Dismantle the blender and try to remedy the problem
c. Leave it as it is, others may notice it anyway
d. Place al “Do not Use this” label

More Practice Please:

What are the best safety precautions that you will take based on the following scenarios?
1. Lina would like to open the pressure cooker
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2. Beth would like to transfer the frying pan from the gas range to the sink
 ACTIVITY FOR SELF-LEARNING MATERIAL 6
Quarter 1
Grade 7- TLE (Fish Processing NC II)
Grade 7

Name: _________________________________________ Score: _______________

Section: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

Learning Competency: Follow safety precautions in operating fishery tools and equipment.

ACTIVITY 1: Write the word TRUE if the statement follows safety precautions in operating tools and
equipment and FALSE if it is not
_________1. Using mittens to open hot pots and stockpots.
_________2. Never use any equipment if damage.
_________3. Follow equipment operating instructions properly to avoid damage.
_________4. Always wear personal protective equipment before starting to process foods.
_________5. It is best to keep turn off all the processing equipment before leaving the preparation room.

ACTIVITY 2

Indicate what precautionary measures are best to follow with the following given situations. Choose
the correct answers from the given choices: Write the letter of your choice in the space provided before the
number.

_____1. Petra is using a hand sealer to seal her packaged dried mangoes, suddenly the electricity turns off,
Petra will immediately do this:
a. Run and hide
b. Turn off the electric hand sealer and take off the plug.
c. Leave the room and come back when necessary
d. None of the above
______2. While cooking Balbacua, the pressure cooker suddenly makes a whizzing sound and the air comes
out in the nozzle. What is the next thing to do?
a. Turn off the gas stove
b. Let it cool
c. Do not open
d. All of the above
______3. Your can sealer is not sealing properly. Which of these will you do?
a. Do not use it anymore
b. Request that a new sealer will be brought
c. Undertake simple troubleshooting
d. Borrow a can sealer from another class
4. Your teacher instructed you to use a blender in your activity of preparing mango. It is your first time
using such equipment. Which of these will you do?
a. Read the manual containing the manufacturer’s specification
b. Practice using the blender
c. Ask your classmate to demonstrate it to you
d. I will not do anything

______5. You noticed that it is difficult to turn the knobs of a pressure cooker, which of these will you do?
a. change the knobs
b. apply lubricants like grease or oil at the screws
c. remove the knobs
d. don’t do anything

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Name & Signature of Parent/Guardian