Lesson 3

APPLYING
SAFETY
MEASURES IN
FARM OPERATIONS
DETERMINE AREAS OF CONCERN
FOR SAFETY MEASURES
Objectives:
a. Applying Appropriate Safety Measures; and
b. Safekeep/dispose of farm tools, materials and out fit.
Specific Learning Objectives:
a. Use tools and materials according to specifications and procedures;

b. Wear outfits according to farm requirements;
c. Follow emergency procedures to ensure a safe work requirement;
d. Cleaning and storing of used tools and outfit in designated areas;
e. Labelling and storing of unused materials according to manufacturer’s
recommendation and farm requirements; and
f. Proper disposal of waste materials according to manufacturers, government,
and farm requirements.
SAFETY
The physical or environmental conditions of
work which comply with the prescribed
Occupational Health Safety (OHS) standards and
which allow the workers to perform his or her
job without or within acceptable exposure to
hazards.
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
The practices related to
production work process.
HEALTH
a sound state of the body and
mind of the worker that enable
him or her to perform the job
normally.
HAZARD
It is the potential for harm, or adverse
effect on an employee’s health.
Anything which may cause injury or ill
health to anyone at or near a workplace.
RISK
It is the likelihood that a hazard will cause injury
or ill health to anyone at or near a workplace.
The level of risk increases with the severity of the
hazard and the duration and frequency of
exposure.
EXPOSURE
Occurs when a person comes into
contact with a hazard.
Safety Precautions in Handling Farm
Facilities
Horticultural farm operations deal with a lot of activities to
be done in the different workplaces. While performing these
activities, we expose ourselves to a lot of risks. Workplace
hazard is a major cause of accident, injury, or harm to a
worker who performs such task. These hazards should be the
major concern of all who are involved in a certain job or
work.
Risk Management is a four steps process:
1. Identify the hazard.

2. Assess the risk associated with the hazard.
3. Control the risk.
4. Review the process.
Classes of Hazard
1. Physical hazards
 This includes floors, stairs, work platforms, steps,
ladders, fire, falling objects, slippery surfaces, manual
handling (lifting, pushing, pulling), excessively loud and
prolonged noise, vibration, heat and cold, radiation, poor
lighting, ventilation, air quality.
Classes of Hazard
2. Mechanical and/or electrical hazards
 It includes electricity, machinery,
equipment, pressure vessels, dangerous goods,
fork lifts, cranes, hoists.
Classes of Hazard
3. Chemical hazards
 It includes chemical substances such as acids or
poisons and those that could lead to fire or explosion,
like pesticides, herbicides, cleaning agents, dusts, and
fumes from various processes such as welding.
Classes of Hazard
4. Biological hazards
 It includes bacteria, viruses, mold, mildew,
insects, vermin, animals.
Classes of Hazard
5. Psychosocial environment hazards
 It includes workplace stressors arising from
a variety of sources.
SELF-CHECK
Answer the following questions (10 points each)
1. What are the possible hazards you can

identify in your workplace?
2. What preventive actions should you
apply when you are going to work with
fertilizers and pesticides?
Conduct Hazard Report
• Materials Needed:
Paper and Ballpen
• Instructions:
1. We will visit a farm.
2. Observe and list all the possible hazards.
3. Classify these hazards that can occur
4. Identify persons who are at risk with these hazards.
5. Suggest possible solution to reduce or eliminate the risks.
6. Write your findings in your paper.
Project for Lesson 3
SOME WAYS YOU CAN REDUCE THE
RISK OF HAZARDS FROM CHEMICALS
ARE:
• Use personal protective equipment such as respirators, waterproof
clothes, rubber gloves and waterproof footwear.
• Make sure chemicals are safely stored and cupboards locked.
• Never spray chemicals on days when there is a high wind.
• Know first aid procedures.
• Keep a list of all hazardous substances used on the farm.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
(PPE)
• can reduce the number and severity of farm work related
injuries and illnesses. Personal protective equipment not
only helps protect people but also improves productivity
and profits. Farmers and ranchers can share in these
benefits by using the appropriate protective equipment
for themselves, family members and employees when the
job and its potential hazards call for it.
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a. Use tools and materials according to specifications and procedures;

1. Identify the hazard.

1. What are the possible hazards you can

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