Determine

Areas of
Concern for
Safety Measures
List work tasks of a farmworker. Give at
least five work tasks.
Directions: Locate the given words about
the qualities that should be possessed by the
farmworker in the grid. Write the word on
your answer sheet.
 Determine
Areas of
Concern for
Safety Measures
QUALITIES THAT SHOULD BE POSSESSED BY
THE AGRICULTURAL WORKERS

a. Dexterity. Agricultural workers need

excellent hand-eye coordination to harvest
crops and operate farm machinery.
b. Listening skills. Agricultural workers need
to work well with others. They take
instructions from farmers and other
agricultural managers. Effective listening is
critical.
QUALITIES THAT SHOULD BE POSSESSED BY
THE AGRICULTURAL WORKERS

c. Physical stamina. Agricultural workers

need to perform laborious tasks repeatedly.
d. Physical strength. Agricultural workers
must be strong to lift heavy objects,
including tools and crops.
e. Mechanical skills. Agricultural workers
must be able to operate farm machinery and
do routine maintenance on the machinery.
WORK TASKS OF FARMWORKERS

1.Plowing
2.Harrowing
3.Planting
4.Application of fertilizer
5.Spraying pesticide
6.Harvesting
 PLACE FOR SAFETY MEASURES IN LINE
WITH FARM OPERATIONS

1. Storing 4 wheel tractor

O short-term machine storage
O long-term machine storage

2. Cleaning and storing your disc harrow

4. Chemical storage and disposal
5. Safe storage conditions for grain
6. Using bag storage
Heat Related Illnesses
Heat Related Illnesses

1. Heat stroke is the most dangerous heat-related

illness; it can be fatal if not treated swiftly. A heat
stroke may occur when an individual has been
working for a sustained period in hot conditions.
Safety Measures
a. Immediate and rapid cooling is required, preferably
by immersing victims in chilled water or wrapping
them in wet sheets.
b. Fanning to accelerate cooling is also recommended.
Heat Related Illnesses
2. Heat exhaustion occurs in connection with
dehydration and may develop into heat stroke.
Safety Measures
a. Victims should be taken to cooler
surroundings for rest, preferably in the prone
position.
b. Administer fluids to drink.
c. Kept at rest until the body’s water balance is
restored.
Heat Related Illnesses
3. Heat Cramp
Individuals may suffer heat cramp after drinking large
volumes of water when working in a hot environment
with no replenishment of the salts lost through
sweating. The cramps, which occur in the muscles used
for work, may start during or after work.
Safety Measures
a. It can be prevented by adequate intake of salt
during meals.
b. The consumption of salted liquids can relieve
the symptoms.
Heat Related Illnesses
4. Circulatory hypostatic heat syncope
Blood pools in the lower parts of the body
when a person stands erect and immobile for long
periods. If the person is unacclimatized, this may
lead to fainting in a hot environment.
Safety Measures
Treatment is simple: a person suffering from
circulatory hypostatic heat syncope can recover by
moving to a cooler area and resting in the prone
position.
Heat Related Illnesses
5. Heat rash
Sweat glands may become blocked when a person
is exposed continuously to humid heat and the
skin is continually wet with unevaporated sweat.
Safety Measures
Heat rash can be avoided with proper hygiene
amenities. Workers should have access to cool
areas where the skin can dry, and they should
have facilities where they can wash off sweat.
Chemical Poisoning

Poisoning occurs when a certain

amount of a toxic material (natural or
processed) gets into the body; thus,
harming the body.
Chemical Poisoning
Safety Measures
a. Pesticides, fertilizers should be stored in lit, sound and secured
structured.
b. The place should be labeled make sure that it has signage.
c. Liquid chemical should not be stored on shelves above powder.
d. Chemicals should be stored in original container with label and
according to label directions.
e. Obsolete chemical and expired chemical shall be clearly
identified and kept until disposal.
f. It should be kept out of reach of children.
g. Wash your hands after mixing and applying fertilizers.
h. Do not eat near the stockroom where chemicals are stored.
Noise Pollution

Noise pollution, also known as environmental noise

or sound pollution, is the propagation of noise with
ranging impacts on the activity of human or
animal life, most of them harmful to a degree. The
source of outdoor noise worldwide is mainly
caused by machines, transport, and propagation
systems.
Noise Pollution
Reducing exposure to excessive noise in the
workplace can be accomplished in many ways:

a. Locate the equipment in a more isolated area.

b. Try to run noisy equipment early or late in the
day when fewer people will be exposed.
c. Use personal hearing protection such as ear
plugs or earmuffs
 Prepare Appropriate Tools, Materials
and Outfits in line with Job
Requirements

Personal Protective Equipment

(PPE) not only helps protect
people but also improves
productivity.
Choosing Safe Clothing/Outfit for
Farm Work

Directions: Give how the following PPEs

can protect a farmer in their work tasks.
Choosing Safe Clothing/Outfit for
Farm Work
1. Working Clothes
When selecting clothes to
wear to work, wear nothing that
dangles, is untucked or tattered.
Torso protection such as
vests, jackets, apron, coveralls and
full body suits must be worn when
working.
Choosing Safe Clothing/Outfit for
Farm Work

2. Caps/Heads
Protective head gear
such as safety hats and caps
could prevent most head
injuries common in
agricultural work.
Choosing Safe Clothing/Outfit for
Farm Work
3. Hands and Arms
Hands and arms are the most
frequently injured part of the body on
the farm.
Wear gloves that match the
job. Only sound, properly fitting
gloves should be worn.
Make sure that you have
available gloves on hand. When
gloves wear out, throw them away.
Choosing Safe Clothing/Outfit for
Farm Work

4. Feet
Toes and feet can be
injured during farm work.
Poorly fitting or improper
footwear can cause slips,
trips or falls. Safety shoes
should be worn everyday.
Materials and Outfits in Line with Job
Requirements
Materials and Outfits in Line with Job
Requirements
Materials and Outfits in Line with Job
Requirements
Materials and Outfits in Line with Job
Requirements
Materials and Outfits in Line with Job
Requirements
ACTIVITY
Directions:
Choose 3 work task in the farm and give
the Personal Protective Equipment that
can be used to avoid injuries and
accidents.
END