New CBLM - Practice Health, Safety and Environment Procedures NCI

HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIALS
Welcome to the Competency Based Learning Material / module on Practicing Health,

Safety and Environment Procedures. This learning material contains activities for you to
complete.
The unit of competency “Practice Health, Safety and Environment Procedures”

covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for an Automotive Servicing course. It is one
of the modules in the Common Competencies at National Certificate Level (NC I)
You are required to go through a series of learning activities in order to complete each of
the learning outcomes of this module. In each learning outcome, there are Information Sheets,
Self-Checks, Task Sheets Resources Sheets and Reference Materials for further reading to help
you better understand the required activities. Follow these activities and answer the self-check.
Get the answer sheet from your trainer to reflect your answers for each self-check. If you have
questions, please don’t hesitate to ask your facilitator for assistance.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
You may have some or most of the knowledge and skills covered in this learning material
because you have:
 Actual experience on the job

 Already completed training in this area
If you can demonstrate to your trainer that you are competent in a particular skill or skills
talk to him/her about having them formally recognized so you won’t have to do the same training
again. If you have qualification or a Certificate of Competency from previous trainings, show it
to your trainer. If the skills you acquired are still relevant to this module, they may become part
of the evidence you can present for RPL.
At the end of this module is a learner’s diary. Use this diary to record important dates,
jobs undertaken and other workplace events that will assist you in providing further details to
your trainer or assessors. A Record of Achievement is also provided for the trainer to complete
upon completion of the module.
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This module was prepared to help you achieve the required competency in practicing
health, safety and environmental procedures. This will be one of the sources of information that
will enable you to acquire the knowledge and skills of this particular trade at your own pace, with
minimum supervision or help from your trainer.
 Talk to your trainer and agree on how you will both organize the training of this
module. Read through the Competency Based Learning Material carefully. It is
divided into sections which cover all the skills and knowledge you need to
successfully complete this module.
 Most probably your trainer will also be your supervisor or manager. He/She is there to
support you and show you the correct way to do things. Ask for help.
 Your trainer will tell you about the important things you need to consider when you
are completing the activities and it is important that you listen and take notes.
 You will be given plenty of opportunities to ask questions and practice on the job.
Make sure you practice your new skills during regular work shifts. This way you will
improve both your speed and memory and also your confidence.
 Talk to more experienced workmates and ask for their guidance.
 Use the self-check questions at the end of each section to test your own progress.
 When you are ready, ask your trainer to watch you perform the activities outlined in
this learning material.
 As you work through the activities, ask for written feedback on your progress. Your
trainer keeps feedback/pre-assessment reports for this reason. When you have
successfully completed each element, ask your trainer to mark on the reports that you
are ready for assessment.
 When you have completed this module and feel confident that you have had sufficient
practice, your trainer will arrange an appointment with registered assessor to assess
you. The results of your assessment will be recorded in your competency
Achievement Record.

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MODULE CONTENT
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : Practice Health, Safety and Environment Procedures

MODULE TITLE : PRACTICING HEALTH, SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENT PROCEDURES
MODULE DESCRIPTOR:
This module contains information on practices in health, safety and environment
procedures in the shop.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this module, you must be able to:
o Apply basic safety and emergency procedure
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Policies and procedures to achieve a safe working environment are followed

and maintained in line with occupational health and safety (OHS) procedure
and according to worksite policies.
2. All unsafe situations and breakdowns in relation to machinery and equipment
are recognized and reported supervisor or nominated persons.
3. Fire and safety hazards, safety alarms and precautions are identified and taken
according to worksite policy and procedures.
4. Dangerous goods and substances are identified, handled and stored according
to worksite policy and procedures and OHS requirements.
5. Worksite policy regarding manual handling practice is followed and worksite
evacuation procedures are identified and applied.
6. Participation in consultative arrangement arrangements established by
company for OHS is exercised.
7. Qualified persons are contacted in the event of accident or sickness of
customer or staff and accident details are documented according to worksite
accident/ injury procedures.
PRE-REQUISITE: BASIC COMPETENCIES

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INFORMATION SHEET 1
Apply basic health, safe and environment procedures
Everyone in the workplace needs to understand the need for health and safety, what their
role is in making the workplace safer and how they can fulfill their responsibilities and duties.
Getting started on improved health and safety in the workplace is not difficult. The long term
success of workplace health and safety plans depends on the commitment of everyone in the
workplace.
In order to ensure safety in the workplace, information about the identities and hazards of
the materials must be available and understandable to workers. Hazards and toxic substances
pose a wide range of health hazards such as irritation, sensitization and carcinogenicity) and
physical hazards ( such as flammability, corrosion, and reactivity).
Auto technicians work with machines that produce dust and other particles. These substances can
irritate the respiratory tract, injure the eyes and damage the skin. Some solutions that are present
in the auto shop that needs to be handled with extra care.
1. Battery solutions- is used for charging electric energy to an automobile. Lead-acid

batteries are made up of plates of lead and separate plates of lead dioxide, which are
submerged into an electrolyte solutions, sulfuric acid and water. This causes a chemical
reactions. Contact can cause pain, redness, burns, and blistering. Permanent scarring can
result.
2. brake fluid- is a hydraulic fluid used in hydraulic brake and hydraulic clutch applications
in automobiles, motorcycles, light trucks, and some bicycles. It is used to transfer force
into pressure, and to amplify braking force
3. A coolant is a fluid which flows through or around
a device to prevent its overheating, transferring
the heat produced by the device to other
devices that use or dissipate it.
4. CLEANERS- Brake cleaner are used to clean the cylinders and the parts of the brake to
maximize the usage of the brake, avoiding leakage of brake fluid thus maintaining the
breaking force and carburetor cleaner are solutions used to flush small particles that
blocks the flow of the fuel to the different parts of the automobile. Much exposure to the
auto part cleaner may compromises the cardiovascular functions of the body tissues that
carry gases and nutrients to and from the body are being impaired. The inability of blood
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5. LUBRICANTS- used to prevent engine from overheating, These are substances which
prevent the metal surfaces of moving parts from coming into direct contact, and reduce
friction.
Transmission oil is a mixture of base oil and additives with very good anti-wear
and anti-scoring properties and good stability to thermal oxidation. The key function of
transmission oil is to lubricate hypoid gears in manual and automatic transmissions for
cars and trucks.
6. FUEL -Fumes from gasoline effects of the skin include irritation, rash, redness or
discoloration, dermatitis, and health effect related to other systems and organs due to
contamination through the skin.
Gasoline, diesel and kerosene are always present in the shop. They serve as
cleaner to technicians and they are also used for
fuel. These materials are highly flammable
volatile liquid .Something that is flammable
catches fire and burns easily. A volatile liquid are
those that vaporizes very quick. Always put
gasoline or diesel fuel in an approved safety can.
Storage rooms should have adequate ventilation. Be extra careful when
transferring flammable materials from bulk storage. Static can build up to
the point where it creates a spark that could cause an explosion.
Storage of Hazardous Materials
1. Organize and label oils, chemicals and hazardous chemicals in a single storage area.
2. Create an inventory system for oils chemicals and hazardous materials.
3. Keep unused materials in their original containers.
4. Inspect storage areas to identify points where spilled chemicals could enter the environment
such as floor drains, doorways, loading docks catch basins, dirt or cracked floors. Avoid storing,
dispensing or mixing chemicals in these areas.
5. Store flammables in a location other than the building where people normally work, in a
manner approved by local fire and health department.

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Accidents do happen in the workshop. It is essential to observe safety practices to prevent

accidents. Most equipment and tools in the workshop are dangerous, so it is essential that you take safety
measures when you are using them.
“DANGER” indicates an immediate hazardous situation, which

if not avoided, will result in loss of life or serious injury. “Danger”
is usually indicated by white text with red background.
WARNING” indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which of

not avoided, could result in severe personal injury or equipment
damage. The sign is usually in black text with orange background
“CAUTION” indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which

of not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may
result in minor or moderate injury. The sign is usually black
text with yellow background. Usually, CAUTION signs are your last line of defense against
unsafe practices. A properly placed sign can help your workplace accident-free.
SAFETY SIGNS
These signs will sometimes include explanatory text that is intended to provide
additional safety information. The symbol sign, shows a pictorial message which appears alone
or is combined with explanation text.

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Biological Hazard Symbol
o The biological hazard warning symbol must be used to signify the actual or
potential presence of a biohazard and to identify equipment, containers, rooms,
materials or combinations thereof which contain or are contaminated with viable
hazardous agents.
o For the purpose of this standard the term "Biological Hazard" or biohazard shall
include only those infectious agents presenting a risk or potential risk to the
wellbeing of man.
o This symbol may be a fluorescent orange or orange red color with the background
color optional. Each sign shall have the appropriate wording identifying the nature
of the hazard involved, name of individual responsible for its control and
precautionary information.
Chemical Carcinogen Signs:
o Entrances to regulated areas as defined in OSHA Standard 29 CFR Part 1910,

Subpart Z shall be posted with signs bearing the legend:
o Containers shall have the warning words "CANCER - SUSPECT AGENT"
displayed immediately under the contents identification.
CANCER - SUSPECT AGENT

AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY

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SAFETY RULES FOR THE TECHNICIAN
1. Always keep your mind on your work

2. Keep physically fit, and do not continue to work when you are overtired
3. Clothes worn in the workshop must be durable and comfortable and of correct size to
avoid any accident
4. Wear
a. safety shoes and make certain they are in good condition
b. safety cap for your head protection especially when

lifting or repairing or servicing underchasis of the auto.
c. safety glass and goggles
d. earmuffs to protect from noise.
e. mask or respirator from the

gases and hazardous vapors
f. gloves to cover and protect hands from

high temperature parts, sharp edges
5. Do not wear unclean coveralls.
6. Do not wear any type of jewelries’ for they will make scratches on glass or plastic
surfaces, to avoid being electrocuted and to prevent from any incidents that may happen
in the shop.
7. Keep your work area clean.

Clutter and mess are the first enemies of safety. If cleanliness is next to Godliness, then a
messy work area is next to a picture of you landing on your buns, hard.
8. Always have emergency safety devices close at hand.

Remember high school chemistry class? There was a little corner of the classroom that
had a collection of "just in case" items that you hopefully never needed. You should have
the same special corner in your garage. Hopefully you'll never need it.
9. Be familiar with your tools

Many injuries in the automotive realm happen because of the misuse of a tool. Most tools,
probably 99% of them, can't do any serious harm to your body but most of them can do
some not-so-serious harm, which can put a damper on your afternoon.

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PERSONAL HYGIENE
Good personal hygiene is important in minimizing

exposure to dust, asbestos, chemicals and
other hazardous waste materials.
A technician should always observe the
following personal hygiene practices:
a. Always wash your hands before eating

b. Take a quick shower after work
c. Change into work clothes upon arrival
into workshop and change before going home.

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GENERAL SAFETY IN THE SHOP
“Machines must always be located in workshop in such a way as to ensure that there is always adequate room to
work without risk of endangering an operator at any machine nearby, or any other person in the workshop area.”
Persons using the workshop must ensure that the working environment is satisfactory and
that any deficiencies are brought to the attention of the appropriate supervisor. The safety rules
have been prepared to protect workers and anyone. Through careful observation of rules in
carrying out assigned duties may minimize the costs of health and safety of workers.
1. Do not block or obstruct stairwells, exits, or any accesses to safety and emergency equipment
as fire extinguishers or fire alarms.
2. Straighten or remove rugs and mats that do not lie flat on the floor.
3. Use ladder or step stool to retrieve or store items that are located above your head.
4. Obey all posted safety and danger signs.
5. Use a flexible exhaust hose to vent engine exhaust to the outside when the shop bay doors are closed.
6. Remove dust and shavings from dust lathes with a dust pan and broom or vacuum cleaner on a
daily or job by job basis. Do not use your bare hands.
7. Dump gasoline and other liquid chemical waste into containers labeled “Flammable Waste”
from containers labeled “Flammable”.
8. When handling automotive parts that have been removed from vehicles, pick up parts using
gloves, heat resistant pads or dry rags.
9. Immediately report all accidents and injuries or illnesses and all unsafe conditions and
equipment to the management.
10. Any employee known or suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not
be allowed to continue to work while in that condition.
11. Practical jokes, “horseplay” or any activity that may endanger the health or well-being of any
employee or the work operation are strictly forbidden.
12. Aisles, walkways and stairways must be kept free from slip and trip hazards as well as any combustibles.
13. Immediately clean up spills.

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CLEANING UP SPILLS
Prevent waste oil spills by using drip pans. Place oily parts in the drip pan rather than on
the floor. If you do spill waste oil, use dry cleanup methods such as reusable absorbent pads,
mops that absorb only oily liquids. Drain excess oil into drip pans and then into wastes oil drum
or tank. After using dry cleanup methods, remove any remaining waste oil with rags.
WASTE STORAGE
• Containers used to collect waste must be in good condition (i.e., free of cracks,
punctures, dents, or other defects), have screw-top caps or lids, and be compatible with its
contents.
• Waste containers shall be vapor tight and spill proof to prevent a release to the
environment, and stored in secondary containment.
• Waste containers may not be larger than 55 gallons. EHS provides waste containers
upon request.
• All waste containers must be free of conflicting markings or labels.
• Food and drug containers may not be used for collection of chemical or hazardous
waste.
• Chemical wastes that are mixed together must be compatible with one another.
• Containers should never be filled beyond 90% capacity.
• Never dispose of hazardous waste in a sink, drain, sewer, municipal trash, or outdoors
into the environment.

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Fire Extinguisher
Fire extinguisher will put out ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids, and electrical
fire. To help remember how to use an extinguisher, remember the word “ PASS”
P – Pull the pin from the handle of the extinguisher.
A- Aim the extinguisher’s nozzle at the base of the fire.
S- Squeeze the handle.
S- Sweep the entire with of the fire with the contents

of the extinguisher
Fire Safety Guidelines
“An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.”
1. Familiarize yourself with the location and operation of fire-fighting

equipment in your work area.
2. Store welding cylinders in an upright position, attached to a cart to

prevent falling, and away from combustible materials and heat.
3. Store all combustible materials and oil-and gasoline-soaked rags in the

proper container, such as a self-closing metal safety container.
4. Clean up all spilled grease, oil, and gas immediately.
5. Store volatile liquids in tight metal containers, properly labeled, color-

coded, and kept in a metal cabinet labeled “Flammable-Keep Fire Away.”
6. Wear clean shop clothes, not clothes that are oil-and grease-soaked.
7. Keep flames or sparks away from batteries to prevent explosions.
8. If a fire extinguisher is used, report it to your supervisor so it may be

immediately recharged.
9. Report all unsafe fire conditions to your supervisor immediately.
10. Storage of flammable or combustible liquids should not limit to use of

exits, stairways, or areas normally used for the safe movement of people.

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MANUAL HANDLING
Manual handling relates to the moving of items either by lifting, lowering,

carrying, pushing or pulling. Manual handling is also sometimes called ‘manual
material handling’ (MMH). But it's not just a case of 'pulling something' due to
the weight of the item, although this can be a cause of injury. Injuries can be
caused because of the amount of times you have to pick up or carry an item,
the distance you are carrying it, the height you are picking it up from or putting
it down at (picking it up from the floor, putting it on a shelf above shoulder
level) and any twisting, bending stretching or other awkward posture you may
get in whilst doing a task.
Manual handling is one of the most common causes of injury at work

and causes over a third of all workplace injuries which include work related
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) such as upper and lower limb
pain/disorders, joint and repetitive strain injuries of various.
Manual handling injuries can occur almost anywhere in the workplace

and heavy manual labour, awkward postures and previous or existing injury
can increase the risk. Work related manual handling injuries can have serious
implications for both the employer and the person who has been injured.
Employers may have to bear substantial costs, through lost production,
sickness absence costs of retraining, wages/overtime to cover for the absent
person and potentially compensation payments. The injured person may find
that their ability to do their job is affected and there may be an impact on their
lifestyle, leisure activities, ability to sleep and future job prospects.
Effects of Manual Handling
Manual handling can result in fatigue, and lead to injuries of the back,
neck, shoulders, arms or other body parts. Two groups of injuries may result
from manual handling:
 Cuts, bruises, fractures etc, due to sudden, unexpected events such as

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 Damage to the musculoskeletal system of the body (muscles, tendons,
ligaments, bones, joints, bursa, blood vessels and nerves) as a
consequence of gradual and cumulative wear and tear through repetitive
manual handling. These injuries are called ‘musculoskeletal disorders’
(MSDs)3 and can be divided into 3 groups:
o Neck and upper limb disorders
o Lower limb disorders
o Back pain and back injuries.
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work - http://osha.europa.eu
Hazards and risks associated with manual handling in the workplace

Work-related low back pain and low back injuries are the most common
kind of musculoskeletal disorders caused by manual handling. Work-related
musculoskeletal disorders due to manual handling (e.g. low back disorders)
may have serious consequences to workers, and may restrict their ability to
undertake a wide range of work and leisure activities for the remainder of
their lives. Therefore, prevention is vital.
The back
The back has 4 natural curves. The muscles and joints in the back receive least strain in
an upright posture which maintains the natural curves. These natural curves should be
maintained in order to prevent back disorders. When a load has to be manually handled, it
should be held or manipulated as close to the body as possible. Twisting, turning and
bending of the back should be avoided.
What makes manual handling hazardous?

There are several factors that make manual handling hazardous, and increase the risk of
injury. These are called risk factors. The risk factors, particularly for back injury, are related to 4
aspects of manual handling:
1. The load - The risk of back injury increases during lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling
of loads, if the load is:
• Too heavy
There is no exact weight limit for manual handling. A weight of 20 to 25
kg is heavy to lift for most people, especially if the load is handled several times
in an hour. Note that pushing or pulling often imposes less loading on the body
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• Too large
One basic rule for lifting and carrying is to keep the load as close to the
body as possible. In order to get a broad load close to the body, the worker has to
open the arms to reach and hold the load. The arm muscles cannot produce force
when reaching as effectively as with the arms held in close. Thus, the muscles will
get tired more rapidly when handling a large bulky load.
• Difficult to grasp
Loads that are difficult to grasp can result in the object slipping, causing
sudden movement of the load. Gloves usually make grasping more difficult than
with bare hands. Providing the objects with handles or using aids for gripping (e.g.
when carrying plate material) reduces the load on the worker. Loads with sharp
edges or of dangerous materials (solids or liquids) can injure workers, especially
in the event of a collision.
• Unbalanced, unstable or if the contents can move

With unbalanced objects, it is difficult to hold the centre of gravity of the
load close to the middle of the body. This leads to uneven loading of muscles, and
fatigue. Unstable or moving content, such as a liquid, causes uneven loading of
the muscles and sudden movements of the load can make workers lose their
balance and fall.
• Difficult to reach
Loads that can only be reached with outstretched arms, or by bending or
twisting the trunk, require more muscular force. The spine may easily be hurt if
the trunk is bent or twisted while lifting.
2. The task
The risk of back injury increases if the task:
• Is too strenuous
Tasks may be very demanding if they have to be carried out too frequently
or for too long with insufficient rest or recovery time (e.g. continuous lifting or
carrying for long distances, or activities where the working speed is imposed by a
process which cannot be altered by the worker.
• Involves awkward postures or movements

Working with a bent and/or twisted trunk, raised arms, bent wrists, a bent
neck and turned head increases the risk of back injury and should be avoided, as
should twisting, turning and bending movements of the trunk, overreaching,
sudden movements and repetitive handling.

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3. Posture
Manual handling involves muscular work. There are two main types of muscular
work:
• static work: when maintaining a posture (holding the body or part of the
body in a fixed position), certain skeletal muscles remain contracted
• dynamic work: when moving body parts, active skeletal muscles

contract and relax rhythmically.
Manual handling should therefore be carried out as much as
possible in a neutral posture. Posture is the position of your body
(including your arms and legs) while you are working. You’re working in a
bad (constrained, awkward or poor) posture when your joints must be
held beyond their comfortable, neutral position, and close to the extreme
end of their maximum range of movement. In a constrained posture
muscles can produce less force than in a more extended, comfortable
one. This means that muscles will get tired faster in awkward postures,
even when the work activity does not require high muscle forces. Also,
the mechanical load on the spine and joints is higher in these postures
than in comfortable ones.
4. The individual
There are also some individual factors that can influence the risk of
back injury
• Experience, training and familiarity with the job (for example,
new episodes of low back pain are common in the first year of
employment
• Age (the risk of low back disorders increases with the number of
years at work: the first episode of low back pain occurs in most
people by the age of 30)
• Physical dimensions and capacity (length, weight, strength, etc.)
• Personal lifestyle (smoking may, for example, increase the risk of

low back disorders)
• History of back disorders (this is a predictor of future back

injuries)
• Willingness to use personal protective equipment (for example,

clothing and footwear).

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THE ENVIRONMENT
The following characteristics of the work environment may increase the

risk of back injury:
 A lack of space to carry out manual handling may lead to inappropriate

body postures and dangerous imbalance in the loads.
 Handling loads on different working levels or on floors that are slippery,
uneven or unstable (such as working platforms or fishing boats) may
increase the risk of accidents and back injury
PREVENTION MEASURES
1. Elimination - First, can the work be designed and organized in such

a way that manual handling can be avoided completely, or at least
restricted (e.g. using powered or mechanical handling equipment such
as conveyor belts, lift trucks, electric hoists or gravity-inclined roller
track)?
2. Technical measures - If manual handling cannot be avoided,

automation, mechanization and the use of lifting and transport
equipment should be considered (e.g. conveyors, hoists, cranes,
vacuum lifting devices, lift tables, pallet trucks, lift trucks, barrows,
trolleys). However, attention should be paid to ensure that new work
risks are not created (e.g. through noise, or hand-arm vibration).
3. Organizational measures - Organizational or administrative

measures should only be considered if elimination of manual handling
is not possible, and if technical measures are not effective in reducing
the risks involved in manual handling. Heavy or frequent manual
handling tasks should be carried out by several people or, if possible,
the amount that is handled should be reduced or the load split into
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Correct handling techniques
Lifting
Before lifting the load, you should plan and prepare for the task. Make
sure that:
 You know where you are going
 The area around the load is clear of obstacles.
 Doors are open and there is nothing on the floor that could trip someone
or make them slip
 You have a good grip on the load
 Your hands, the load and any handles are not slippery
 If you are lifting with someone else, both of you know what you are doing
before you start
 Put your feet around the load and your body over it (if this is not feasible,
try to keep your body as close possible to the load and in front of it)
 Use the muscles of your legs when lifting
 Keep your back straight
 Pull the load as close as possible to your body
 Lift and carry the load with straight arms.
PUSHING AND PULLING
Pushing and pulling handling devices such as trolleys and barrows is

particularly strenuous for the back, shoulders and arms.
It is important that:
• Pushing and pulling is done using the body’s own weight: when
pushing you should lean forward, when pulling you should lean
backward
• You have enough grip on the floor in order to lean

forward/backward
• You avoid twisting, turning and bending the back
• Handling devices have handles/hand grips that you can use to

exert force. Handle height should be between the shoulder and
waist so that you can push/pull in a good, neutral posture
• Handling devices are well-maintained so that the wheels run

smoothly
• Floors are hard, even and free from rubbish (good housekeeping).

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ACCIDENT/HAZARD REPORTING PROCEDURES
Incident reporting and recording accidents and injuries are recognized as

an important component in hazard control and accident prevention. The law
requires that all employers must keep a record of all work-related injuries,
illnesses, and dangerous occurrences. The workplace injury, illness and
incident reporting system has been prepared to standardize reporting
procedures in order to comply with legal requirements, and to provide
statistical information which will be useful in future hazard control and
accident prevention programs.
Definitions
 An accident is commonly used to describe an incident which has
resulted in an injury.
 An incident is any unplanned event resulting in or having the potential
for injury, ill health, damage or loss.
 A hazard is a source or a situation with the potential for harm in terms
of human injury or ill health.
“Dangerous event” means - An event caused by specified high risk plant, or
an event at a workplace caused by a workplace activity, if the event involves or
could have involved exposure of person’s to risk their health and safety because
of:
a) Collapse, overturning, failure or malfunction of, or damage to, an item
of specified high risk plant, or of any shoring supporting an excavation,
or any part of a building or other structure;
b) Damage to any load bearing member or, or the failure of any brake,
steering device or other control device of, a crane, hoist, conveyor, lift or
escalator,
c) Implosion, explosion or fire; or
d) Escape, spillage or leakage of any substance, including any hazardous

material or dangerous goods; or
e) Fall or release from a height of any plant, substance or object; or
f) Damage to a boiler, pressure vessel or refrigeration plant; or
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“Serious bodily injury”
An injury to a person that causes the injured person’s death, or the

loss of a distinct part or an organ of the injured person’s body, or the
injured person to be absent from the person’s voluntary or paid
employment for more than 4 days.
“Work-caused illness”
An illness contracted by a person to which work, a workplace, a

workplace activity or specified high risk plant was a significant
contributing factor; or the recurrence, aggravation, acceleration,
exacerbation or deterioration in a person of an existing illness if work, a
workplace, a workplace activity or specified high risk plant was a
significant contributing factor to the recurrence, exacerbation or
deterioration.
INJURY REPORTING
1. seek first aid or medical attention as required;

2. inform their supervisor as soon as possible;
3. Assist their supervisor in the investigation and reporting on the incident
or accident.
The Supervisor of the person(s) involved in the incident is required to;
1. ensure that any injured person is promptly attended to;

2. conduct an initial investigation into the cause of the incident;
3. Notify and liaise with the local Safety & Health Representative and line
management in relation to the incident.
4. Ensure that all serious injuries are properly reported to the concerned
office(s).

Date Developed:
Sherill Rufin
Revision # ___
Hazard Reporting
On identifying a hazard, staff must act as quickly as possible to eliminate

it. This may mean a simple alteration, substitution or removal of the hazard or
even talking to the people involved to enlighten them of their hazardous
practices.
The main aim of investigating incidents is to:
 Prevent similar incidents recurring in the future.

 Identify any new hazards.
 Identify and choose suitable controls.
Investigation should occur as soon as possible. The less time between an

incident and the investigation, the more accurate the information obtained.
While concern for an injured person shall take precedence over everything else,
when incidents involving injury or illness occur, early investigation is essential.
Information required when investigating an incident, injury or hazard

includes what how and why it happened.
Investigations of incidents, injuries or hazards are not to be used as vehicles

to allocate BLAME. Successful incident investigation requires everyone's co-
operation to prevent possible recurrence in the future. Any suggestion that
blame allocation or 'scapegoating' is intended would jeopardize the
investigator's credibility and reduce the quality and accuracy of information
supplied.

Date Developed:
Sherill Rufin
Revision # ___
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORT
REPORT DATE:_______________
DATE OF
ACCIDENT:__________________
COMPANY: __________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:___________________________________________________________
NAME OF INJURED: ______________________________________________

AGE________________
GENDER: ___________
TIME OF ACCIDENT:_____________________
EMPLOYEE’S JOB TITLE : ____________________________________________
LOCATION WHERE THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED: ________________________
NATURE OF INJURY AND BODY PARTS

AFFECTED_________________________________________________________
CAUSE OF ACCIDENT: _______________________________________________
DESCRIBE THE ACCIDENT AND HOW IT OCCURED:

_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
REPORTED BY:_______________________________________________________

Date Developed:
Sherill Rufin
Revision # ___
Self-Check
1. As a helper mechanic, how will you be able to secure the health and safety
of everyone coming in to the shop?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
2. Prevention is better than cure! How can you help prevent the risk that
may happen in the shop due to manual handling?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3. You are serving in a shop where you and your boss where only left in the
afternoon. You were asked by your boss to move the car that you are about to
service the next day. Your boss wants the car be moved that afternoon to make
it in placed and ready for servicing the next morning. It happens that it can’t be
move by the two of you... How will you respond to the assignment given to you?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

Date Developed:
Sherill Rufin
Revision # ___
TECHNICAL EDUCATON AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
TESDA AUTOMECHANIC TRAINING CENTRE
JOB SHEET
PRACTICING HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROCEDURE
Name: _________________________________________________ Date: ___________
Objective:
Upon completion of this job sheet, you will have demonstrated the ability
to practice health, safety and environment procedure in a shop. You must
know how to perform the task in order to take the next laddered skills to be an
automotive assistant technician.
Tools and Materials
Lay out of the training centre

Automotive signages
Protective Clothing
Steel-toed shoes
Gloves/hand cover
PROCEDURE:
You are about to be out from the training area to accomplish a job
outside. Follow the guidelines and procedures of shop standards to
ensure your safety while you are inside.
1. Make a simple lay out of the training center.
2. Identify the location of the equipment and make marks on your

drawing.
3. Identify the storage areas for hazardous solutions/materials and

placements of waste materials.
4. Make signages (to post or to label) for the identified area/item to

secure the health, safety and environment of training center.

Date Developed:
Sherill Rufin
Revision # ___
5. Check the locations of the equipment, put the correct automotive
signages to the location that needs to be placed with to ensure
safety.
EQUIPMENT / SIGNAGES Trainer’s remarks

LOCATION
__________________ __________________
__________________
__________________ __________________
__________________
__________________ __________________
__________________
__________________ __________________
__________________
__________________ __________________
__________________
__________________ __________________
__________________
6. Move to the storage area of the training centre. Segregate the items
found and place to the proper location. Label items that needs to
labeled.
STORAGE CABINET #:________________
ITEM/S INTERVENTION/S Trainer’s remarks
__________________ __________________ __________________
__________________ __________________ __________________
__________________ __________________ __________________
__________________ __________________ __________________
__________________ __________________ __________________
__________________ __________________ __________________

Date Developed:
Sherill Rufin
Revision # ___
7. Write the observed, additional interventions you had done that
were not written in the table 1 and 2.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________.
Trainer’s Remark
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

Date Developed:
Sherill Rufin
Revision # ___

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HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIALS

Welcome to the Competency Based Learning Material / module on Practicing Health,

The unit of competency “Practice Health, Safety and Environment Procedures”

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

 Actual experience on the job

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UNIT OF COMPETENCY : Practice Health, Safety and Environment Procedures

1. Policies and procedures to achieve a safe working environment are followed

PRE-REQUISITE: BASIC COMPETENCIES

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Apply basic health, safe and environment procedures

1. Battery solutions- is used for charging electric energy to an automobile. Lead-acid

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Storage of Hazardous Materials

2. Create an inventory system for oils chemicals and hazardous materials.

3. Keep unused materials in their original containers.

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Accidents do happen in the workshop. It is essential to observe safety practices to prevent

“DANGER” indicates an immediate hazardous situation, which

WARNING” indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which of

“CAUTION” indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which

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Chemical Carcinogen Signs:

o Entrances to regulated areas as defined in OSHA Standard 29 CFR Part 1910,

CANCER - SUSPECT AGENT

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1. Always keep your mind on your work

b. safety cap for your head protection especially when

c. safety glass and goggles

d. earmuffs to protect from noise.

e. mask or respirator from the

f. gloves to cover and protect hands from

5. Do not wear unclean coveralls.

7. Keep your work area clean.

8. Always have emergency safety devices close at hand.

9. Be familiar with your tools

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Good personal hygiene is important in minimizing

a. Always wash your hands before eating

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4. Obey all posted safety and danger signs.

13. Immediately clean up spills.

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• All waste containers must be free of conflicting markings or labels.

• Containers should never be filled beyond 90% capacity.

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P – Pull the pin from the handle of the extinguisher.

A- Aim the extinguisher’s nozzle at the base of the fire.

S- Squeeze the handle.

S- Sweep the entire with of the fire with the contents

Fire Safety Guidelines

“An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.”

1. Familiarize yourself with the location and operation of fire-fighting

2. Store welding cylinders in an upright position, attached to a cart to

3. Store all combustible materials and oil-and gasoline-soaked rags in the

4. Clean up all spilled grease, oil, and gas immediately.

5. Store volatile liquids in tight metal containers, properly labeled, color-

7. Keep flames or sparks away from batteries to prevent explosions.

8. If a fire extinguisher is used, report it to your supervisor so it may be

9. Report all unsafe fire conditions to your supervisor immediately.

10. Storage of flammable or combustible liquids should not limit to use of

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Name: _______________________________________ Date: _