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Electrical
Installation and
Maintenance
Module 8
Identify Hazards and Risks

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

Technology and Livelihood Education – Grade 7
Alternative Delivery Mode
Module 8: Identify Hazards and Risk
First Edition, 2020

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 Electrical
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Module 8
Identify Hazards and Risks

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 Introductory Message
For the learner:
Welcome to the Electrical Installation and Maintenance Alternative
Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Identify Hazards and Risks.

Education aims to develop learners to become fully functional and

literate individuals.

This Module is an exploratory and introductory course which leads you

to Electrical Installation and Maintenance National Certificate Level II (NC
II). It covers common competencies that a Grade 7 Technology and
Livelihood Education (TLE)/ Technical Vocational Education (TVE) student
like you could identify and select Electrical Measuring Tools and Instruments.

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

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 This includes questions or blank
Learned 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. This also tends
retention of learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in

the module.
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 your Electrical Installation and Maintenance (EIM)
activity notebook.
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 in checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
 6. Return this module to your teacher once you are done.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your parent/guardian/teacher. 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!
 Table of Contents

What I Need to Know ---------------- 1

What I Know ---------------- 2

What’s In ---------------- 3

What’s New ---------------- 4

What is It ---------------- 4

What’s More ---------------- 10

What I Have Learned ---------------- 11

What I Can Do ---------------- 12

Assessment ---------------- 13

Additional Activities ---------------- 15

Answer Key ---------------- 16

References ---------------- 17
 This module was prepared to help you achieve the required competency
and the source of information for you to acquire knowledge and skills in
Identifying Hazards and Risks with minimum supervision or help from your
parent/guardian/teacher. With the aid of this material, you will acquire the
competency independently at your own pace.

This module consists of one (1) Learning Outcome (LO) that contains
learning activities for both knowledge and skills supported with information
sheets. Work through all the information and complete the activities in each
section. Read all information sheets and complete all the activities given.
Suggested references are included to supplement the materials provided in this
module.

Learning Outcome:

At the end of this module, you will be able to identify and list down hazards
and risks in the workplace (TLE_IAEI7/8OS-0h-1).

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Directions: Match Column A with the corresponding descriptions in Column B.
Write your answers in your Electrical Installation and Maintenance
activity notebook.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

A. the chance or the probability that a

1. Biological hazard
person will be harmed
2. Hazards
B. caused by organism such as viruses,
3. Chemical hazards
bacteria fungi and parasites
4. Risks
C. a source of potential damage, harm or
5, Physical hazards
adverse effects
6. Wet floor
D. safety hazard
7. Ergonomic hazards
E. a vapor or gaseous substance
8. Psychological hazards
F. Slips, falls
9.Unsafe work practices
G. hot or cold condition
10.Biological hazards
H. the risks run from skin irritation and
allergies to infections.
I. those that are basically causing stress
J. awkward posture arising from
improper work methods
K. Threshold Limit Value

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LEARNING OUTCOME:
At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:
 List down hazards and risks in the workplace.

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is
incorrect. Write your answer in your Electrical Installation and
Maintenance activity notebook.

________1. Cleaning the dirt and debris from tools is part of maintenance.
________2. Applying a lubricant for the moving parts of the machine tools helps
prevent overheating.
________3. Sharp surface of cutting tools need not to be covered in the storage
area.
________4. It is very important to check the electrical cords and connection of an
electrical power tools before using it.
________5. Replacing the defective parts or components of a machine tools is
based on the owner’s choice and preference.

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 The words ‘risk’ and ‘hazard’ are often used interchangeably. However, if
you are responsible for managing the health and safety in your workplace, it’s
important that you understand the difference between them. The rest of this
module focuses on hazards, including where they might be found in different
workplaces.

This lesson will discuss the different hazards and risks found in the
workplace.

HAZARDS AND RISKS

What is the difference between 'hazard' and 'risk'?

Hazard is something that can cause harm. Example: electricity, chemicals,

working up a ladder, noise, a keyboard, a bully at work, stress, and etc.

Risk is the chance or probability that a person will be harmed or will

experience an adverse health effect once to a hazard. It may also apply to
situations with property or equipment loss. It is also the change, high or low, that
any hazard will actually cause somebody harm.

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 For example, working alone away from your office can be a hazard. The
risk of personal danger may be high. Electrical repair is a hazard. If someone
accidentally turned on the power the worker’s life will be in a 'high-risk' category.

Five Basic Workplace Hazards

There are five major types of hazards which can put both your health and
your safety at risk:
1. Chemical hazards
2. Physical hazards
3. Biological hazards
4. Ergonomic hazards or job related hazards
5. Psychological hazards or stress

CHEMICAL HAZARDS

Chemicals at the workplace can

range from cleaning products to chemical
production. When chemicals are not used,
stored or handled properly, they can
cause injury, illness, fire or even

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explosions at the extreme. Ways that chemicals can harm workers can include
contact with the skin, inhalation or ingestion; the impact can take place
immediately or overtime over prolonged exposure. One way to prevent chemical
hazards from negatively impacting your workplace, ensure all workers and
supervisors are property trained.

Chemical hazards include:

 Liquids such as cleansers,

 Acids and paints,
 Vapors and fumes such as
 Welding fumes,
 Gases such as carbon monoxide,
 Products that can catch fire or explode

PHYSICAL HAZARDS

Physical hazards are substances or

activities that threaten your physical safety
such as conditions that can cause injury,
illness and death.

Slips, trips and fall

Physical hazards include:

 Machinery
 Electrical Power
 Noise
 Power and hand tools
 Working and walking Surfaces
 Trip and fall hazards
 Ladders and scaffolds
 Heat and cold
 Ventilation

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 These hazards are particularly relevant for workers who work in industrial
environments, such as in oil and gas, mining, construction and more. In these
environments, companies, supervisors and workers need to work closely
together to manage the risks. Companies must ensure the right equipment,
monitoring and training is provided, and workers have to proactively
communicate with each other.

BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS

Why be careful around ticks,

mouse droppings, bird poop and wild
animals?
Because you might get sick from
working around certain animals,
including people. Biological hazards
include bacteria, viruses, insects, plants,
birds, animals, and humans. The risks run from skin irritation and allergies to
infections.
Dangers can come from:
 Unclean restroom
 Mold and fungus
 Bacteria
 Insect stings
 Animal bites
 Poorly stored medical waste

ERGONOMIC HAZARDS

If your job is poorly designed, you

can develop long term health problems.
These problems can arise from simple
things, like working for long periods in an

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awkward position or having to make the same motions over and over again.
Problems come from:
 Lighting
 Chairs
 Lifting
 Repeated movements
 Computer screen

Ways to manage ergonomic hazards include making sure that workers

have the right equipment and tools to do their jobs comfortably, designing the
workplace to be more ergonomic, and empowering workers to perform exercises
or stretches to prevent musculoskeletal disorders.

PSYCHOLOGICAL HAZARDS

Those that are basically causing

stress to a worker. This kind of hazard
troubles an individual very much to an
extent that his general well-being is
affected.
Stress can lead to long-term health problems. Headaches, anxiety, and
impatience are early signs of stress.

Workplace causes of stress include:

 Heavy workloads
 Lack of control over the pace work
 Shift work
 Noise
 Working by yourself
 Fear of job-loss

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  Conflict with the employer

Examples of hazards

Workplace Hazard Example of hazard Example of harm caused

Thing Knife Cut
Substance Benzene Leukemia
Material Asbestos Mesothelioma
Source of energy Electricity Shock, electrocution
Condition Wet floor Slips, fall
Process Welding Metal fume fever
Practice Hard rock mining Silicosis

THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE

One of the most critical among the hazards that one may encounter is the
chemical hazard. Chemical may produce reactions that may endanger one’s
health and life. This is the reason why the American Conference of
Governmental Hygienist (ACGIH) established a threshold limit value (TLV).
TLV or Threshold Limit Value is the term used by the American
Conference of Governmental Hygienists (ACGIH*) to express the airborne
concentration of a material to which nearly all persons can be exposed day after
day, without adverse health effects.

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Directions: Match the type of workplace hazard in Column A to their
corresponding description in Column B. Write the letter of your
answer in your Electrical Installation and Maintenance activity
notebook.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
A. These problems can arise from simple
things, like working for long periods in an
1.
awkward position or having to make the
same motions over and over again.
Ergonomic Hazard
B. Those that are basically causing stress
2.
to a worker.

C. Substances or activities that threaten

Chemical Hazard your physical safety such as conditions that
can cause injury, illness and death.
3.

D. It is something that can cause harm,

example: electricity, chemicals, working up

Psychological Hazard a ladder, noise, a keyboard, a bully at work,

stress.
4.

E. It includes bacteria, viruses, insects,

plants, birds, animals, and humans.
Biological Hazard

5.
F. When chemicals are not used, stored or
handled properly, they can cause injury,
illness, fire or even explosions at the
Physical Hazard extreme.

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Directions: Read and identify the different workplace hazards. Choose your
answer from the word pool and write your answer in your Electrical
Installation and Maintenance activity notebook.

Word Pool
Risk Hazard TLV
Chemical Hazard Stress Biological Hazard

1. It is the chance or probability that a person will be harmed or experience an

adverse health effect once to a hazard.
2. Something that can cause harm, example: electricity, chemicals, working up a
ladder, noise, a keyboard, a bully at work, stress is _______________.
3. One of the most critical among the hazards that one may encounter is
_______.
4. The term used by the American Conference of Governmental Hygienists
(ACGIH*)to express the airborne concentration of a material is ___________.
5. The early signs of headaches, anxiety, and impatience is called__________.

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 Identifying Hazard

Directions: Find at least five (5) hazards you can see inside your house or
workplace. Identify what type of hazard as to physical, chemical,
biological, ergonomic or psychological hazard. Write you answer in
your Electrical Installation and Maintenance activity notebook.

Workplace hazard Type of hazard

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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I. Multiple Choice
Directions: Read the statement carefully and choose one that best illustrates
about hazards and risks. Write the letter of your answer in your
Electrical Installation and Maintenance activity notebook.
1. It is something that can cause harm.
a. Hazard b. Risk
c. Process d. TLV
2. It is the chance or probability that a person will be harmed or experience an
adverse health effect once to a hazard.
a. Hazard b. Substance
c. Risk d. TLV
3. What is the example of chemical hazard?
a. Acids and paints b. Welding fumes
c. Machinery d. A and B
4. Substances or activities that threaten your physical safety such as conditions
that can cause injury, illness and death are called ________.
a. Biological hazard b. Physical hazard
c. Chemical hazard d. Psychological hazard
5. It is the risks run from skin irritation and allergies to infections.
a. Bacteria b. Noise
c. Insects sting d. A and C
6. What type of hazard when your workplace is poorly designed?
a. Biological hazard b. Physical hazard
c. Ergonomic hazard d. Psychological hazard
7. Workplace causes of stress includes_______.
a. Chairs b. Conflict with the employer
c. Heavy workloads d. B and C

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8. This is used to express the airborne concentration of a material to which nearly
all persons can be exposed day after day, without adverse health effects.
a. Hazard b. TLV
c. Risk d. Ventilation
9. What do you mean by TLV?
a. The Limit Value b. Threshold Lack Value
c. Threshold Limit Value d. Threshold Limit Valve
10. ACGIH stands for.
a. American Conference of Governmental Hygienist
b. American Convention on Governmental Hygienist
c. Asia Conference of Governmental Hygienist
d. Asia Convention on Governmental Hygienist

II. Write at least two (2) risks associated by the given hazards.

HAZARDS
1. Heavy work loads
2. Insufficient lighting
3. working on heights
4. Dirty and messy workplace
5. Broken electrical wiring
RISKS
1. ______________________
2. ______________________
3. ______________________
4. ______________________
5. ______________________
6. ______________________
7. ______________________
8. ______________________
9. ______________________
10. ______________________

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Directions: Given below are the types workplace hazards. Write at
least two examples of each hazards. Write your answer in your
Electrical Installation and Maintenance activity notebook.

1. Chemical hazard
_________________
_________________

2. Biological hazards
_________________
_________________

3. Ergonomic hazard
_________________
_________________

4. Physical hazard
_________________
_________________

5. Psychological hazard
_________________
_________________

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Hector M. Vallarta; Electrical Technology Coordinator; San Pedro Relocation
Center National High School; San Pedro, Laguna and Roman A. Cabusora Jr.
Master Teacher I; San Francisco High School; Bago Bantay, Quezon City: K to
12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education Learning
Module; ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE EXPLORATORY
COURSE Grades 7 and Grade 8, p. 133-137

Department of Education; Most Essential Learning Competencies; p. 384

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