Technology and Livelihood Education

MASONRY 9
QUARTER 3
MODULE 5&6
Safety Practices in Masonry

What I Need to learn

In this lesson it was designed and inculcate in your mind. This module will help you in
mastering the nature in masonry. It will discuss the safety practices in masonry activity.

This lesson arranged to follow the standard sequence of the competencies.

This module contains one lesson only.

Safety Practices in Masonry

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

 Know the safety measures in performing masonry activity

 Identify the different PPE and its uses

Safety Practices in Masonry

1. Listen to the instruction and take note of the precautionary tips given by the teacher.

2. While working, do not engage in house play.

3. Use only tools and equipment that are in good condition.

4. Report any accident to the teacher, no matter how minor it is.

5. Bend your knees and keep your back upright when lifting heavy objects. Do not bend from the waist.

Types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

The PPE regulation covers all private and public sector workers in general industry who are exposed to hazardous
processes, conditions and toxic substances.

Here are Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires for specific types of PPE

A. Eye and Face Protection Safety glasses or face shields are worn any time work operations can cause
foreign objects to get in the eye. For example, during welding, cutting, grinding, nailing or when
working with concrete and/or harmful chemicals or when exposed to flying particles, or any
electrical hazards, including working on energized electrical systems. Eye and face protectors are
selected based on anticipated hazards.

B. Head Protection Hard Hat is a light weight protective helmet made of plastic or metal worn by
construction workers. Wear hard hats where there is a potential for objects falling from above,
bumps to the head from fixed objects, or of accidental head contact with electrical hazards.
 Routinely inspect them for dents, cracks or deterioration; replace after a heavy blow or electrical
shock; maintain in good condition.

C. Hand Protection
Mason gloves are required to protect workers from cuts, scrapes, punctures, burns, chemical absorption, or
extreme temperatures. Gloves should fit snugly. Workers should wear the right gloves for the job (examples:
heavy-duty 13 rubber gloves for concrete work; welding gloves for welding; insulated gloves and sleeves
when exposed to electrical hazards).

D. Hearing Protection
Earplugs/earmuffs are plugs of cotton or rubber that is fitted to the air canal for protection against the entry
of loud noise. Use earplugs/earmuffs in high noise work areas where chainsaws or heavy equipment are
used; clean or replace earplugs regularly.

E. Safety Shoes
Shoes or boots is necessary to protect against injuries caused by dropping heavy object on the foot,
or by stepping on sharp objects or scraps of masonry materials. Boots also help protect the ankles
from scrapes and bruises.

F. Proper uniform
Wearing of proper attire or prescribe uniform in any masonry activity is highly encourage. This is for your
protection or it will help to prevent from harm in any parts of your body as well. Wearing of sleeveless, short
pants, even barefooted is highly discourage.
E. Dust Masks- are used in environments with dusts encountered during construction or cleaning activity,
such as dust from drywall, brick, wood, fiberglass, silica or sweeping. A dust masks can also be worn in
environments allergens such as tree and grass pollen.
 Gearing Up
Activity NO. 1 WORD PUZZLE :encircle the words that related to personal protective equipment .

H A N D T E M L E H
E E A R M U F F S A
A H A E D Y G K A R
D I C R K M L L F D
S A H R I N O X E H
F J O T E N V F T A
O W U R Y B E G Y T
P R O T E C T I O N

Getting Better
Activity no. 2 Complete the table with the needed information.
 Gaining Mastery

You should memorize the above mentioned personal protective equipment or PPE and
also familiarize its uses.

Rubrics for Scoring

You will be graded base on your score of the given activities.

What I Need to Remember

“Safety must be your priority” wear proper PPE for your protection
specially when handling those hazardous materials such as chemicals, electrical and
other materials related to your job.
ANSWER SHEET ANSWER SHEET
 Test 1. WORD PUZZLE
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Test II- Completing the table
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Test 1. WORD PUZZLE
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Test II- Completing the table
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 Answer Key

An answer key may be included for teachers use only (separate sheets)

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