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TLE-AFA
(Agricultural Crops Production NC I)
Activity Sheet Quarter 1- C1.4

Selecting and Checking Suitable PPE

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

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TLE 9 – AFA (AGRICULTURAL CROPs PRODUCTION) ACTIVITY SHEET

Selecting and Checking Suitable PPE

I. Learning Competency with Code

LO 1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for horticultural
production work
(TLE_AFAC9-12HC-Ia-e-1)

1.4. Select and check the suitable personal protective equipment (PPE),
as required by the job
a. Identify different kinds of personal protective equipment (PPE).
b. Select and check the suitable personal protective equipment (PPE),
as required by the job
c. Value the importance of safety in an agricultural workplace.

II. Background Information for Learners

In any workplace, hazards may be present in different forms. There are

many forms of hazards that may be present in workplaces. They may be in the
form of falling objects, hot or noisy machinery, sharp edges, chemicals or
dusts. Hazards can also be through different means. It is recommended to
eliminate hazards to the greatest extent through engineering controls and work
practice or administrative controls. However, if engineering controls or
administrative controls is neither feasible or provide insufficient protection,
employers must see to it that workers are provided with personal protective
equipment and ensure that these are properly used.

Personal Protective Equipment commonly known as PPE is an equipment

worn to minimize exposure to a variety of hazards. There are several types of
PPE that provide protection to specific parts of the workers body. Personal
Protective Equipment, or PPE, is designed to protect workers from serious
workplace injuries or illnesses resulting from contact with chemical, physical,
electrical, mechanical, or other workplace hazards. Besides face shields, safety
glasses, hard hats, and safety shoes, protective equipment includes a variety of
devices and garments such as goggles, coveralls, gloves, vests, earplugs, and
respirators. PPE does not prevent accidents, but it does prevent or reduce
injury and even death when used.

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Different Equipment Protection and Their Types

A. Protection of the Eyes and/or Face - To provide protection during

exposure to hazards like flying particles, metal or sparks, liquid chemicals,
caustic liquids, or light radiation. welding, lasers.

Sun Protective Protection for the eyes from the harmful

Sunglasses ultraviolet of the sun. Choose
sunglasses that can block 99%-100%
UV light.

Safety Glasses Safety glasses should be impact

resistant with wrap-around lenses for
the most complete protection.

Goggles Goggles offer good protection of eyes or

face against front and side impact.

Full Face Shield FFS protect against splashing or dust

(FFS) but have varying degrees of impact
resistance.

B. Hearing protection- To provide protection during exposure to high pitch

and loud noise levels.

Banded Earplug Hang around neck when not

needed and can be quickly
inserted. Most have replacement
tips; no need to replace whole
band.
Earmuffs More comfortable to wear and
offers better long-term protection
to loud noise than earplugs.
However, noise reduction is not
superior to properly inserted
earplugs.
Cap mount Attaches to slotted safety helmet
Earmuff and, with the addition of a safety
shield, allows simultaneous head,
face, and hearing protection.

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C. Head protection- To provide protection to potential hazards such as
falling objects, striking against low-hanging objects, electrical hazards, or
chemical application.

Hard Hats Offers protection from falling

objects and electrical shocks. It
comes in different classes
which offers protection from
electric shock from 2,200 volts
or more.

Bump Caps Designed to protect bumping

head on protruding objects.
Normally does not have a
suspension system inside the
cap that acts as a shock
absorber.
Chemical Offers protection when
Resistant Caps applying pesticides but may
not be compatible with certain
types of respiratory PPE.

D. Foot protection- To provide protection for situations with the potential of

injuries such as falling or rolling objects, chemical or liquid exposures,
piercing objects, and where feet are exposed to electrical hazards.

Steel toe Protects toes from falling objects

footwear and from being crushed.

Reinforced sole Offers added protection from

footwear punctures.

Latex/Rubber Resists chemicals and provides

footwear extra traction on slippery surfaces.

Electrical hazard Insulated with tough rubber to

footwear prevent shocks and burns from
electricity.

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 Nitrile footwear Resists animal fats, oils, water,
chemicals, and pesticides.

E. Hand protection- To provide protection during exposure to potential

hazards such as sharp objects, abrasive surfaces, temperature extremes,
and chemical contact.

Padded cloth Protects hands from sharp edges,

gloves slivers,
dirt, and vibration. Not acceptable for
handling hazardous materials

Rubber gloves Offer protection when working around

electricity.

Metal mesh Better protection than cloth gloves

gloves against sharp edges and cuts. Not
acceptable for handling hazardous
materials.

Heat resistant Offers protection from heat and flames.

gloves

Nitrile protective Provides good protection when using

gloves many different pesticides.

Barrier laminate Offer the best chemical resistance in

gloves gloves designed to handle hazardous
chemicals. Avoid cotton-lined or rubber
gloves that absorb chemicals that result
in continued absorption.

Vinyl/neoprene Protects hands against toxic chemicals.

gloves Selecting the right glove is critical in
handling the varying level of chemical
toxicity. See link below for description of
protective material used in gloves.

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F. Clothing protection- To provide protection from potential hazards such
as entanglement, skin cancer, bodily injury, and pesticide contamination.

Sun-protective When in the sun, wear long-

clothing sleeve shirts with closely woven
fabrics, long pants, and socks to
prevent the harmful effects of
sun’s ultra violet rays.

Chemical- Coveralls and aprons (single use

resistant clothing or reusable) worn over regular
work clothing offer additional
protection when diluting,
mixing, or applying pesticides.

Chaps for wood Select chaps with sewn in

cutting ballistic nylon panels for extra
protection.

G. Respiratory protection- To provide protection from inhalation hazards

such as vapors, mists, particulates, pesticides, and gases.

Disposable Offers protection against non-toxic

particulate solid and liquid aerosols (e.g., oil
mask mists). Exhalation valve makes
breathing easier and reduces hot air
build up. Product must be discarded
when clogged.
Chemical Provide a higher level of protection
cartridge than dust masks. Covers nose and
respirator mouth with valve to control air
movement.

SELECTION AND CHECKING OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

PPE should be selected based primarily on the hazards identified

during the assessment.  However, employers should also take the fit and
comfort of PPE into consideration when selecting appropriate items for each
employee.  PPE that fits well and is comfortable to wear will encourage
employee use of PPE.  Most protective devices are available in multiple sizes
and care should be taken to select the proper size for each employee.

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 Points to be Considered on the Selection and Checking of PPE

 PPE should be selected considering the characteristics of the wearer

and additional physiological load or other harmful effects caused by
the PPE.

 PPE should be examined periodically in accordance with the

manufacturer’s recommendations, taking to account the amount of
use to ensure that it is in good condition.
 Different PPE and their components should be compatible with each
other when they are worn together.
 PPE should be assessed for ergonomic design and, to the extent
practicable, should not restrict the user’s mobility or field of vision,
hearing or other sensory functions.
 PPE should be assessed regularly to ensure it is not being used
beyond its capability. Where appropriate, manufacturers’ instructions
might provide a point of reference.
 PPE must not contain hazardous substances, such as asbestos.
 The selection of protective clothing should take to account:
a) the adequacy of the design and the fit of the clothing, allowing
freedom of movement to perform tasks, and whether it is
suitable for the intended use; and
b) the environment in which it will be worn, including the ability
of the material from which it is made to resist penetration by
chemicals, minimize heat stress, release dust, resist catching
fire and not discharge static electricity.
 Inspection of protective clothing and equipment should be performed
by the user before each use. This should include checks for insects,
rodents, snakes, etc., particularly in footwear.
 PPE should be stored in accordance with manufacturers’
recommendations. Contaminated work clothes should be washed (if
reusable) or disposed of in a workplace facility. Under no
circumstances should workers be allowed to take contaminated work
clothes home.

III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites

Department of Education, (2013). Technology and Livelihood Education 9:

Agricultural Crop Production Learner’s Material, (p. 80-84). 1st ed. Pasig
City, Philippines.

International Labor Organization, (2017). “Food and agriculture global value

chains: Drivers and constraints for occupational safety and health
improvement”. [pdf]. Volume 1. Retrieved on June 10,2021.
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 https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/-ed_dialogue/sector/document
s/normativeinstrument/wcms_161135.pdf

Weigel, Randolf. “Solutions for Living: Personal Protective Equipment for

Agriculture”. [pdf] August 2012. University of Wyoming Extension.
Retrieved on February 13, 2021
http://www.wyomingextension.org/agpubs/pubs/B1233.pdf

“Personal Protective Equipment”. Princeton University Environmental

Health and Safety. Retrieved on February 13, 2021.
https://ehs.princeton.edu/workplace-construction/workplace-safety/
personal-protective-equipment-ppe

IV. Activity Proper

1. Directions / Instructions
Carefully read the instructions for each activity. Refer to the Information
Sheet in doing the activities. Write your answers in a separate sheet of
paper.

2. Exercises / Activities

A. Activity 1
Direction: Read each statement carefully and identify the PPE being
described or appropriate to be used in the statement.

_____________ 1. The type of ear protection that is more comfortable to

wear and offers better long-term protection to loud
noise than earplugs.
_____________ 2. Coveralls and aprons that are worn over regular work
clothing offer additional protection when diluting,
mixing, or applying pesticides.
_____________ 3. This PPE offers good protection of eyes or face against
front and side impact.
_____________ 4. It provides good protection for the hands when using
many different pesticides.
_____________ 5. It gives protection for the toes from falling objects and
from being crushed.

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 B. Activity 2
Direction: Match the pictures in Column A with the type of protection
in Column B that they provide. Write the letter of the correct answer

Column A Column B
1.

a. Eye and Face Protection

2.

b. Foot Protection

3.

c. Head Protection

4.

d. Respiratory Protection

5.

e. Hand Protection

Guide Questions:
1. How do you describe Personal Protective Equipment or PPE?
2. Explain why you must use the following protection when working:
a. Hand Protection
b. Head Protection
c. Hearing Protection
d. Foot Protection
e. Eye and Face Protection
f. Clothing Protection
g. Respiratory Protection
3. What must be taken to account when selecting PPE’s?
4. How should you check the PPE’s?

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V. Reflection
Complete the sentences below. Write your answers on a separate sheet of
paper.

It is important to select the appropriate PPE to use because

______________________________________________________. If I am to select the right
PPE’s, I will have to take to account the _________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
and the _________________________________________________________________ .PPE’s
should also be checked or assessed for ___________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________.

VI. Answer Key

Activity 1 Activity 2
1. Earmuffs 1. C
2. Chemical-resistant clothing 2. E
3. Goggles 3. A
4. Nitrile protective gloves 4. B
5. Steel toe footwear 5. D