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This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to determine areas of concern
for safety measures.

Unit of Competency: APPLY SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS

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Nominal Duration: 4 days

Modules Lesson: APPLY SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS

Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this module, you are expected to:

LO 1. Determine areas of concern for safety measures in

farm operations

1.1. Identify work tasks in line with farm operations

1.2. Determine place for safety measures in line with farm
operations
1.3. Determine areas of concerns for safety measures in
line with operations
1.4. Prepare appropriate tools, materials and outfits in
line with job requirements

What I Know
Take this test and find out how much you know about the lesson.

Using the semantic web, write at least four words that describe the word task.

task

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 Lesson
Identify Work Tasks in line
1.1 with Farm Operations
A farmer’s tasks depend according to the type of operation. A farmer who engages in
crop production will be responsible for land preparation for planting, caring for the crops and
harvesting. The farmer must keep fields watered, fertilized and free from weeds that compete
with the crops.
In this lesson, we will focus on identifying work tasks in line with farm operations.

What’s In
Give the four (4) Irrigation methods and design.

What’s New
Activity 1. Read and Study.

Task – a usually assigned piece of work often to be finished within a certain

time
Farmworker – a hired agricultural laborer

What is It
The term "farmworker" is sometimes used more narrowly, applying only to a hired
worker involved in agricultural production, including harvesting, but not to a worker in other on-
farm jobs, such as picking fruit.

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.

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 b. Listening skills. Agricultural workers need to work well with others. They take
instructions from farmers and other agricultural managers. Effective listening
is critical.
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

a. Plowing
Steps to Follow:
1. Clear the fields.
2. Cut all tall grasses and remove stubbles that may interfere with plowing.
3. Irrigate the field 2−3 days after glyphosate application.
4. Maintain standing water at 2−3 cm level for about 3−7 days or until it is soft
enough and suitable for an equipment to be used.
5. Plow or rotovate the field to incorporate stubbles and hasten decomposition.

HOW TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TRACTOR ACCIDENTS

1. Physically and Mentally Fit
2. Properly Trained
3. Be Familiar with Operator's Manual
4. Use Tractor for Intended Purposes
5. Check Tractor Before Operating
a. Safety Check
b. Service Walkaround
c. Check the oil
d. Check the radiator
e. Check the air pre-cleaner and air cleaner
f. Check the fuel level
g. Check the fire extinguisher

b. Harrowing
Steps to Follow:
1. Harrowing and levelling the field thrice using a hand tractor equipped with a comb
harrow to break and puddle clods of soil and incorporate organic materials into the
soil thoroughly.
▪ First harrowing is at 14 days before transplanting/sowing.
▪ Second harrowing is at 7 transplanting/sowing.
▪ Third harrowing is at 12 transplanting/sowing.
Level the field using a wooden plank pulled by a power tiller after the third
harrowing to attain uniform water depth.

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Steps to Follow:

1. Pull out the seedlings at an average of 15 to 30 days after seeding from nurseries
and transport them to the main field.
2. In a modified mat nursery, seedlings are ready for transplanting at 15–20 days
after seeding and seedling mats are transported into the field.
3. Transplant the seedlings soon after pulling from the nursery in a puddled, and
leveled field.
4. Transplant 2–3 seedlings per hill at shallow depth at optimum spacing (20 cm x
20 cm or 22.5 cm x 22.5 cm).
5. Handle seedlings carefully to ensure their fast revival and rapid growth after
transplanting.

d. Application of fertilizer
Steps to Follow:
1. Test the soil.
2. Calculate how much fertilizer you need.
3. Apply the fertilizer.
4. Cultivate or till the fertilizer into the soil around the plant.
5. Watch for signs of over- or under-fertilization while your plants are growing.
6. Clean up all your equipment as soon as you are finished using it.
7. Store unused fertilizer in its original package, if possible, in a dry, safe place.

e. Spraying pesticides
Steps to Follow:
1. Read the label.
2. Check the label.
3. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
4. When a pesticide bottle is empty, rinse it.
5. Mix enough pesticide to treat the plant to be sprayed.
6. After application of pesticide, treated plants should not be handled until the
spray is fully dry.
7. Most pesticide concentrates and ready-to-use formulations can be stored at
home provided that the material does not freeze.

f. Harvesting
Steps to Follow:
• Harvest the grain at optimum maturity to maximize yield and minimize losses.
• Machine threshing should begin immediately after cutting and often times crops
can be threshed in the field.

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A. Identification. Identify the task of farm worker as shown in the picture. Write your
answer in your activity notebook.

1. ___________ 4. ________

2. ___________ 5. ________

3.____________

Congratulations for a job well done!

You may now proceed to the next
activity.

What I Have Learned

Enumeration.

Give at least five work tasks of a farmworker.

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 What I Can Do
Directions: In your community, select at least two farmworkers. Conduct an interview using
the questions below as your guide. Analyze the result of the interview and reflect on the
similarities and differences of their answers. You are required to document your interview and
submit it to your teacher.

Sample Interview Guide

Name of Farm Worker: __________________________________________
Age: ____________ Number of Years as Farmworker: _________
Address: ______________________________________

1. What were your preparations before you started as farmworker?

Answer: ____________________________________________
2. Do you enjoy your work?
Answer: ____________________
3. How do you manage your work as farmworker?
Answer: ____________________________________________
4. Is your income enough for the needs of your family?
Answer: ____________________________________________
5. Are you contented with your work? Why?
Answer: _____________________________________________________

SIMILARITIES DIFFERENCES

Assessment
A. ARRANGE THE STEPS CHRONOLOGICALLY
Directions. Below are the steps on how to perform plowing using the 4 wheeled tractor
(1-5) and a planting using transplanting method (6-10). Arrange in sequence the steps by
writing the letter (A-E) for Tractor and (F-J) for Planting in the space provided before each
number.

Steps in Plowing
_______1. Cut all tall grasses and remove stubbles that may interfere with plowing.
_______2. Maintain standing water at 2−3 cm level for about 3−7 days or until it is soft enough
and suitable for an equipment to be used.

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_______3. Clear the fields
_______4. Plow or rotovate the field to incorporate stubbles and hasten decomposition.
_______5. Irrigate the field 2−3 days after glyphosate application.

Steps in Planting
_______6. Transplant the seedlings soon after pulling from the nursery in a puddled, and
leveled field (any delay will lead to slow revival or even death of some seedlings).
_______7. Handle seedlings carefully to ensure their fast revival and rapid growth after
transplanting.
_______8. Pull out the seedlings at an average of 15 to 30 days after seeding from nurseries
and transport them to the main field. Traditional varieties can often be transplanted
later than modern varieties with little effect on yield.
_______9. Transplant 2–3 seedlings per hill at shallow depth at optimum spacing (20 cm x 20
cm or 22.5 cm x 22.5 cm).
_______10. In a modified mat nursery, seedlings are ready for transplanting at 15–20 days
after seeding and seedling mats are transported into the main field.

Additional Activities
In your activity notebook, make a reflection paper about this situation.

You are a son/daughter of a farmer. Considering the different tasks performed by a

farmer, would you still like to become a farmer? Why?

Congratulations! You did a great

job! Good luck as you move on to
the next lesson.

Take this test and find out how much you know about the lesson.

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 What I Know
Directions: Write AGREE if the statement is correct and DISAGREE if the statement is wrong.
Write your answers on your activity notebook.
1. Do not operate the engine in a closed building without proper ventilation.
2. If you notice areas where the paint is missing, sand down those areas and apply a
fresh coat of paint to keep rust at bay.
3. Keep the storage area unlocked and unlabeled as a fertilizer storage area.
4. Mix grains maintained at different Moisture Content to avoid cracking.
5. Rinse liquid pesticide containers two times when emptied.

Lesson Determine Place for Safety

Measures in line with Farm
1.2 Operations
The basic unit of agricultural operation is the farm. The farm activity includes rice
production but not limited to harvesting, drying, storage of crops, the operation of farm
machinery, spraying, the application of chemical fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides and
herbicides.
In this lesson, we will focus on determining the place in line with farm operations.

What’s In
What are the work tasks of a farmworker? Give at least five (5).

What’s New

Activity 1. Read and Study.

Harvesting – the activity of picking and collecting crops, or of collecting plants, animals
or fish to eat
Drying – the action or process of making or becoming dry
Storage – space or a place for storing

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 Machinery – machines in general or as a functioning unit
Entanglement – the action or fact entangling or being entangled

What is It
PLACE FOR SAFETY MEASURES IN LINE WITH FARM OPERATIONS

1. STORING 4 WHEEL TRACTOR

SAFETY TIPS FOR SHORT-TERM MACHINE STORAGE

• Keep the machine and supply of fuel in locked storage and remove the ignition key.
• To avoid sparks from an accidental short circuit, always disconnect the battery's ground
cable.
• Do not store the machine with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may ignite.
• Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the "closed" position.
• Drain all fuel from tank and carburetor.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing.

CAUTION:
• To avoid the exhaust fume poisoning, do not operate the engine in a closed building.
• To reduce fire hazards, clean the machine thoroughly before storage.
• Dry grass and leaves around the engine and mufflers may ignite.

LONG-TERM MACHINE STORAGE

Follow the procedures to ensure the machine is ready to operate when it is removed
from storage.
• Check for loose bolts and nuts and tighten, if necessary.
• Apply grease to machine areas where bare metal will rust and apply grease to pivot
areas.
• Expand the tires to a pressure a little higher than usual.
• Change the engine oil and run the engine for about five minutes.
• With all implements lowered to the ground, coat any exposed hydraulic cylinder piston
rods with grease.
• Remove the battery from the machine.
• Keep the machine in a dry place and sheltered from rain.
• Cover the machine.
• Store the machine indoors in a dry area protected from sunlight and excessive heat.
• If the machine must be stored outdoors, cover it with a waterproof tarpaulin.
• Jack the machine up and place blocks under the front and rear axles so that all four
tires are off the ground.

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Important:
• When washing the machine, be sure to stop the engine and allow sufficient time for the
engine to cool before washing.
• Cover the machine after the muffler and engine have cooled down.

REMOVING THE MACHINE FROM STORAGE

• Check the tire air pressure and inflate the tires if they are low.
• Jack the machine up and remove the support blocks.
• Install the battery.
• Check the fan belt tension.
• Check all fluid levels.
• Start the engine.
• Once outside, park the machine and let the engine idle for at least five minutes.
• Shut the engine off and walk around machine and make a visual inspection.
• With the engine fully warmed up, release the parking brake and test the brakes for
proper adjustment as you move forward.

CAUTION
To avoid personal injury:
• Do not clean the machine with engine running.
• To avoid the danger of exhaust fume poisoning, do not operate the engine in a
closed building without proper ventilation.
• When storing, remove the key from the key switch to avoid unauthorized persons
from operating the machine and getting injured.

2. Cleaning and Storing your Disc Harrow

1. Clean your disc harrow after each use.
2. Remove dirt and debris that have clung on to the equipment.
3. Prior to storage, look for signs or damage and make the necessary repair/maintenance.
4. If you need to store your disc harrow for an extended period, clean it with a low-
pressure water spray.
5. If you notice areas where the paint is missing, sand down those areas and apply a
fresh coat of paint to keep rust at bay.
6. Cleans discs prior to extended storage.
7. Store the equipment in an area with minimal human and/or animal activity.
8. Use tarpaulin to protect your disc harrow. The blades, are best kept on a resting board
away from the soil.

3. Fertilizer Storage
• Store fertilizers separate from other chemicals in dry conditions.
• Provide pallets to keep large drums or bags off the floor.
• If you plan to store large bulk tanks, provide a containment area large enough to confine
125 percent of the contents of the largest bulk container.
• Keep the storage area locked and labeled as a fertilizer storage area.
• Never store fertilizers inside an abandoned well.

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4. Chemical Storage and Disposal
• Limit the amounts and types of pesticides stored.
• Storage of pesticides should not be in basements or areas prone to flooding.
• The storage cabinets should be kept locked and the door to the storage area should be
labeled a sign.
• Mixing should be avoided in areas where a spill, a leak or overflow could allow pesticides
to get into water systems.
• Absorbent material such as re-usable gelling agents, vermiculite, clay, pet litter or
activated charcoal should be on hand along with a garbage can and shovel to clean up
any spills.
• Washing and rinsing of pesticide residues from application equipment, mixing equipment
or used in storing, handling or transporting pesticides should occur on a cloth.
• No pesticide application equipment should be filled directly from any source waters.
• An automatic smoke detection system should be installed.
• Personal protection equipment and first aid kit should be available outside the storage
area.
• Rinse liquid pesticide containers three times when emptied.

5. Safe storage conditions for grain

Safe storage of rice for longer periods is possible if conditions are met:
• Grain is maintained at moisture level of 14% or less and seed is stored at 12% moisture
level or less.
• Grain is protected from insects, rodents, and birds.
• Grain is protected from rewetting by rain.
The longer the grain needs to be stored, the lower the moisture content required. Grain
and seed stored at moisture content above 14% may experience growth of mold, rapid loss of
viability, and a reduction in eating quality.
The safe moisture content required for different storage periods shown below:

REQUIRED MOISTURE CONTENT FOR

STORAGE SAFE STORAGE
2 to 3 weeks 14-18%
8 to 12 months 12-13%
More than 1 year 9% or less

Recommendations on Drying Rice Paddy

• Clean the grains before drying to avoid uneven drying and wet spots.
• Dry the paddy immediately after harvest; use the 18% Moisture Content if the paddy will
be stored for a maximum of two weeks.
• When drying for milling, maintain the Moisture Content to 14% so the grain weight and
milling yield won’t decrease.
• When storing grains from 8−12 months, dry the grains up to 13% Moisture Content or
less.
• For long term storage (1 year or more, maintain Moisture Content to 9%).
• Do not mix grains maintained at different Moisture Content to avoid cracking.
• Always monitor the grain temperature and Moisture Content to prevent the grains from
being exposed to excess temperatures and over-drying.

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6. Using bag storage
Rice storage facilities take many forms depending on the quantity of grain to be
stored, the purpose of storage and the location of the store. The following are the safety
measures to be considered in storing rice:
1. Bags should not be stacked higher than 4 m and plastic bags 3 m.
2. Bags should be stacked under cover.
3. One meter gap should be left between and around stacks and 1.5 m clearance between
the top of the stack and the roof.
4. Bags should be stacked on pallets.
5. Bags should not be stacked on a bed of rice husks to keep free from insect infestation.
6. Bags should be stacked so that fumigation can be undertaken easily.

What’s More
Directions: Determine the farm activities listed below. Give the appropriate task and its
corresponding safety measures.

FARM ACTIVITY TASK SAFETY MEASURES

Mixing, loading and
application of pesticides that
involves exposure to
pesticides
Storage and disposal of
pesticides and pesticides
containers
Crop production practices
that involves pest control.

Congratulations for a job well done!

You may now proceed to the next
activity.

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 What I Have Learned
Directions: Complete the statements below.
1. When washing the machine, be sure to ___________ the engine and allow sufficient
_____________ for the engine to cool before washing.
2. Store fertilizers separate from other chemicals in a _____________ condition.
3. ____________ the grains before drying to avoid uneven drying and wet pots.
4. Grain is maintained at moisture level of _____% and seed is stored at ______% moisture
level or less.

What I Can Do

Interview:
Directions: Visit a nearby farm and conduct an interview about chemical and tractor storage
areas. Use sample tables below as your guide. Check the appropriate box that corresponds
to his/her answer.

Name of Farmer: ________________________

Date of Interview: ________________________

Sample Inspection Checklist for Chemical Storage

QUESTIONS YES NO
Are chemicals stored in a room secured from children, visitors and
livestock?
Do chemical containers have original labels?
Are chemicals stored in their original containers and never in food
or drink containers?
Are all empty chemical containers disposed properly?
Is the storage area well ventilated and lighted?
Are chemicals mixed in a well-ventilated area with spill holding
capacity?
Is smoking prohibited in and around buildings where chemicals
are stored?
Are protective gears available (e.g. respirators, rubber gloves,
aprons, chemical goggles)?

Sample Inspection Checklist for Tractor Storage

QUESTIONS YES NO
Do tractors keep in a dry place and sheltered from rain?
Do tractors protected from sunlight and excessive heat?

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 Are the fuel, oil and hydraulic systems free of leaks?
Are operator’s check for loose bolts and nuts?
Are tires in good condition?
Is the fuel shut-off valve turn to the closed position?
Does the battery ground cable disconnect?

Signature of Farmer: ______________________

Your performance will be rated based on the Scoring Rubric

SCORING RUBRIC
CRITERIA 20 15 10
Completeness 100% of the 90% to 95% of the 85% to 89% of the
questions in the questions in the questions in the
checklist were checklist were
checklist were
answered answered answered
Presentation/Neatness The output is The output is
The output is
presentable with no presentable with twopresentable with
erasures to four erasures more than four
erasures
Timeliness Submitted on the Submitted by one Submitted but two
time stated week late from the weeks late from the
time stated time stated.

Interpretation of Scores:

16-20 - Excellent
11-15 – Very Good
6-10 – Fair

Assessment
Directions: In your activity notebook, answer the following questions:

1. Why do we need to store our farm equipment (tractor, disc harrow) while not in use?
2. What is the importance of having the right place in storing them?

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 Additional Activities
In your activity notebook, answer the given question:

1. How do you apply the proper way of storing fertilizer, pesticide and palay in your home?

Congratulations! You did a great

job! Good luck as you move on to
the next lesson.

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 What I Know
Take this test and find out how much you know about the lesson.

TRUE OR FALSE

Directions: Write T if the statement is correct and F if the statement is incorrect.

Write your answer in your activity notebook.
1. When applying farm chemicals, the farmer should wear appropriate Personal
Protective Equipment .
2. Before operating a farm tractor, do not read the manual.
3. The best time to plow the field is early morning and late afternoon.
4. The ideal time for applying fertilizer is twelve noon.
5. The effect of over exposure to the sun is heat stress.

Lesson Determine Time for Safety

Measures in line with Farm
1.3 Operations
Agriculture is one of the most dangerous sectors. It can involve exposure to numerous
hazards, such as toxic pesticides and fertilizers, potentially dangerous machinery, and
extreme weather, with the risk of health problems such as cancer, respiratory diseases and
injury.
In order to achieve sustainable agricultural growth, the productivity of the workforce
should be raised. This can be achieved by providing agricultural workers and their families with
the means to meet their basic needs, with access to adequate working and living conditions,
as well as protecting their health and welfare, and promoting the protection of the environment
in which they work and live.

What’s In
Answer the following questions:
1. Where do we store chemicals?
2. Where do we store four wheel tractor?

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Activity 1. Read and Study.

Safety measures - are activities and precautions taken to improve safety, i.e.
reduce risk related to human health.
Dehydration - the loss or removal of water from the body
Exhaustion - a state of extreme physical or mental fatigue
Circulatory hypostatic heat syncope - heat syncope occurs when a person faints
suddenly and losses consciousness because of low blood pressure.
Heat causes the blood vessels to expand (dilate), so body fluid moves
into the legs by gravity, which causes low blood pressure and may result
in fainting.
Ergonomic hazard - are physical factors in the environment that may cause
musculoskeletal injuries.
Musculoskeletal - relating to or denoting the musculature and skeleton together.
Syncope - is the medical term for fainting or passing out. It is caused by a temporary
drop in the amount of blood that flows to the brain. Syncope can happen if
you have a sudden drop in blood pressure, a drop in heart rate, or changes
in the amount of blood in areas of your body
Hypostatic - pertaining to or constituting a distinct personal being or substance.
Acclimatization - is the process in which an individual organism adjusts to a change
in its environment, allowing it to maintain performance across a
range of environmental conditions.

What is It

A farmer should apply safety measures all the time in line with farm operations to
safeguard him /her during the performance of his/her tasks and to prevent accidents to happen
anytime.
He should consider the right time in performing tasks and be aware of the
consequences of working beyond regular working hours.

Table 1. Shows the Suggested Working Time and Possible Hazards that A Farmer may
be Exposed to
Suggested Potential Hazards that
Working Time A Farmer May be
Tasks Exposed to
Land Preparation using 4 wheel 6:00 -10:00 am 1Heat Stress
tractor 2:00 – 6:00 pm Heat Stroke
Heat Rash

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 Circulatory
hypostatic heat
syncope
Heat Exhaustion
/Dehydration
Heat Cramp
Noise Pollution
Mechanical hazard
Skin disorder/disease
Planting/Weeding/Transplanting 6:00 -10:00 am Heat Stress
2:00 – 6:00 pm Heat Stroke
Heat Rash
Circulatory
hypostatic heat
syncope
Heat Exhaustion
/Dehydration
Heat Cramp
Ergonomic Hazard
Skin disorder/disease
Application of Fertilizers 7:00 – 10:00 am Chemical Poisoning
3:00 – 5:00 pm Skin Allergy/Irritation
Respiratory Illness
Difficulty in breathing
Skin burn
Spraying of Farm Chemicals 6:00 – 8:00 am Chemical Poisoning
3:00 – 5:00 pm Skin Allergy/Irritation
Respiratory Illness
Difficulty in breathing
Skin burn
Irrigating the Field 7:00 pm -6:00 am Falls, slips and drown
Harvesting 6:00 -10:00 pm Cuts
Mechanical Hazard
Heat Stress
Heat Stroke
Heat Rash
Circulatory
hypostatic heat
syncope
Heat Exhaustion
/Dehydration
Heat Cramp
Manual Handling
Pavement drying 6:00 – 10:00 am Heat Stress
3:00 – 6:00 pm Heat Stroke
Heat Rash

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 Circulatory
hypostatic heat
syncope
Heat Exhaustion
/Dehydration
Heat Cramp
Manual Handling
Ergonomic Hazard

Heat Related Illnesses

1. Heat stroke
It 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Reducing exposure to excessive noise in the workplace can be accomplished in many

different 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.

What’s More

Activity 1. Time Travel

Directions: Create your own timeline by using the Farmers Suggested Working Time. Write
the suggested time inside the box and the tasks below.

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1. __________ 2. __________ 3. __________

4._____________ 5. ____________ 6. ____________

Congratulations for a job well done!

You may now proceed to the next
activity.

What I Have Learned

Matching Type
Directions: Match the description or meaning in Column A with the Name of Heat Illness in
Column B. Write your answer in your Activity Notebook.
Column A Column B
1. The most dangerous heat-related a. Heat Rash
illness
2. This may lead to fainting in a hot b. Heat Cramp
environment.
3. Occur in the muscles used for work, c. Heat Stroke
may start during or after work
4. The skin is continually wet with d. Heat Exhaustion
unevaporated sweat.
5. Occurs in connection with e. Circulatory hypostatic heat syncope
dehydration and may develop into f. Heat Tolerance
heat stroke

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 What I Can Do

Activity 2. Interview

Directions. In your community, conduct an interview with a farmer. Given below are the
questions related to farming. Follow this sample format.

1. What do you use in plowing your rice field?

_____________________________________________________.
2. What time do you plow?
_____________________________________________________.
3. What planting method do you use? (Direct seeding or Transplanting)
_____________________________________________________.
4. What time do you apply pesticides? Why?
_____________________________________________________.
5. What time do you apply fertilizers? Why?
_____________________________________________________.

Name of Farmer: ___________________ Signature: _____________________

Date of Interview: _____________________

Submitted to: Submitted by:

___________________________ __________________________
Name of Teacher Name of Student

Assessment
Enumeration
Directions. In your activity notebook, give at least five (5) safety methods to prevent Chemical
Poisoning.
1. _________________ 4. __________________
2. _________________ 5. __________________
3. _________________

2. Essay: 5 pts.
Why do you think it is important to consider the right time in performing different farm
tasks?

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 Additional Activities

In your activity notebook, give two insights about considering the right working time for
safety measures in line with farm operations. (5pts.)

Congratulations! You did a great

job! Good luck as you move on to
the next lesson.

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 What I Know
Take this test and find out how much you know about the lesson.

Identification. Directions. Identify the word or group of words below and classify according to
job requirements. A sample guide will be provided. Write your answer in your activity notebook.

Plowing using animal farm boots Harrowing using farm tractor

threshing irrigation Pest control
What’s New
hat pulling of seedlings drying rice transplanting

Sample Guide
Land Preparation Plant Care Planting Farm Outfits

Lesson Prepare Appropriate Tools,

Materials and Outfits in line
1.4 with Job Requirements
One of the most important tasks of a farmer is to make sure that he/she uses the right
tool that is appropriate to a specific job. You as a future farmer should know the different farm
tools you will use when you are already in farming as your occupation.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) not only helps protect people but also improves
productivity. Farmers can benefit from using the appropriate protective equipment for
themselves, family members, and workers when the job and i ts potential hazards call for it.

What’s In
Answer the following questions:

1. What is the suggested working time for land preparation?

2. What is the suggested working time for irrigating the field?

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 What’s New

Identification. Identify the following outfits.

1.____________ 2. __________ 3.__________ 4.__________ 5.____________

What is It
Choosing Safe Clothing/Outfit for Farm Work
Wearing proper clothes to work can help prevent some injuries to the body.
Heat resistant farm outfits such as jackets, working pants, hat and full body suits is often used
to guard against heat.
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.
2. Caps/Heads
Protective head gear such as safety hats and caps could prevent most head
injuries common in agricultural 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.
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.

Table 1. Shows the Tools, Materials and Outfits in Line with Job Requirements
Job Requirements Tools Materials Proper Outfit
Land Preparation
Plowing Plow Stick Hard Hat/Cap
Hoe Plastic twine Farm boots
Cultivator /straw Ordinary Long pants

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 Working clothes - Full
body suits
Farm Gloves
Harrowing Harrow Rope Hard Hat/Cap
Farm boots
Ordinary Long pants
Working clothes - Full
body suits
Farm Gloves
Planting
Pulling/Transplanting Hand trowel Seedling Hat/Cap
Tray Farm boots
Pots Ordinary Long
Polyethylene pants
bags Working clothes - Full
Seeds body suits
- Coverall
- jackets
Farm Gloves
Direct Seeding Spin seeders Seeds of Hat/Cap
Bamboo different Farm boots
basket crops Ordinary Long
pants
Working clothes - Full
body suits
- Coverall
- jacket
Plant Care
Application of Bamboo 16-20-0 Hat/Cap
Fertilizers basket 14-14-14 Farm boots
Organic Ordinary Long
Fertilizers pants
Vermi Working clothes - Full
compost body suits
Face Mask
Safety Goggles
Farm Gloves
Pest Control Knapsack Round Up Hat/Cap
sprayer Sevin Farm boots
Ordinary Long
pants
Working clothes - Full
body suits
Face Mask
Safety Goggles
Farm Gloves
1. Irrigation Water hose Hat/Cap

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 Sprinkler Farm boots
Water pail Ordinary Long
pants
Working clothes - Full
body suits
Weeding Trowel Polyethylene Hat/Cap
Shovel bags Farm boots
Rake Black Ordinary Long
Hoe Tarpaulin pants
Working clothes - Full
body suits
- Apron
Harvesting Sickle Sack Hat/Cap
Small Axe Plastic Farm boots
Bamboo Twine Ordinary Long
basket Needle pants
Sieve Thread Working clothes - Full
body suits

What’s More

Directions. Using the VENN Diagram, differentiate the tools, materials and outfits used in
plowing and harrowing.

Common
Differences Differences

Plowing Harrowing

Congratulations for a job well done!

You may now proceed to the next
activity.

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 What I Have Learned
Enumeration.
1 – 5. Give at least five (5) outfits in land preparation.
1. ___________ 4. ____________
2. ___________ 5. ____________
3. ___________
6 – 10. Give at least five (5) outfits in farm irrigation.
1. __________ 9. ___________
2. ___________ 10. ___________
3. ___________

What I Can Do
Directions. In your home, list down available tools, materials and outfits for fertilizer
application and weeding. Use sample guide below.

JOB
REQUIREMENT TOOLS MATERIALS OUTFITS
Fertilizer
Application
Weeding

Submitted to: Submitted by:

_______________ _______________
Name of Teacher Name of Student

Scoring Rubric
CRITERIA 10 7 5
Accuracy
Neatness
Timeliness

Interpretation of Scores:

10 – Excellent output
7 – Very good
5 – Fair
5 and below – Poor

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 Assessment

Identification
Directions. The given pictures are outfits/materials used for farm work. Identify the pictures.

1.____________ 2.__________ 3.___________ 4.__________ 5. __________

Additional Activities

In your community, observe a farmer whose task is land preparation. List down five
outfits he is wearing.

Congratulations! You did a great

job! Good luck as you move on to the
next lesson.

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Pretest 1.4. Assessment 1.3.
Pretest 1.3.
Land Preparation
Plowing using animal 1. Pesticides & fertilizers
1. True
Harrowing using tractor should be stored in lit,
2. False
Plant care sound and secured
3. True
Pest control structure
4. False
Irrigation 2. The place should be
5. True
Threshing labeled & it has signage
Drying rice 3. Liquid chemical should
Planting not be stored on shelves
above powder What I have Learned 1.3.
Pulling of seedlings
Transplanting 4. Wash your hands after
1. C
Farm Outfits mixing & applying
fertilizer 2. E
Hat 3. B
Farm boots 5. Do not eat near the
4. A
Assessment 1.4. stockroom where
5. D
1. Hat 4. Rope chemicals are stored
2. Farm Boots 5. Bashes
3. Plastic Straw
Pretest 1.2. Assessment 1.1. Pretest 1.1.
1. Agree 1. B 1. activity
2. Agree 2. D 2. work
3. Disagree 3. A 3. job
4. Disagree 4. E 4. something to be
5. Disagree 5. C done
6. H
7. J What’s More
What I have Learned 1.2. 8. F 1. Plowing
9. I 2. Application of
1. stop 10.G fertilizer
2. time 3. Spraying
3. dry insecticides
4. clean 4. Harvesting
5. 14% 5. planting
6. 12%
Answer Key
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