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TLE Importance of Occupational Health and Safety Procedure: Cookery
TLE Importance of Occupational Health and Safety Procedure: Cookery
TLE
COOKERY
Module 5:
IMPORTANCE OF
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND
SAFETY PROCEDURE
QUARTER 1: WEEK 5-6
JACKIELOU S. BALASUELA
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TLE – Grade 8
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 –Module 5: IMPORTANCE OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND
SAFETY PROCEDURE
First Edition, 2020
Layout Artist:
Management Team:
Virgilio P. Batan Jr. - Schools Division Superintendent
Jay S. Montealto - Asst. Schools Division Superintendent
Amelinda D. Montero - Chief, CID
Nur N. Hussien - Chief, SGOD
Ronillo S. Yarag - EPS PVR – LRMDS
Leo Martinno O. Alejo - PDO II - LRMDS
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of
the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not
alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it.
What I Need to Know
What I Know
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Directions: Read each item carefully; identify the type of hazard/accident in the
workplace. Choose your answer from the choices below and write the letter of the
correct answer on your notebook.
A. • Protecting your property from fire;
B. • Protecting your property from natural hazards;
C. • Protecting your property from crime;
D. • Protecting your staff and visitors from accidents;
E. • Legislation that may affect your business.
1. Cooking ranges, boilers and deep-fat fryers without fitted thermostats or
emergency cutoff valves to turn off
2. Non-visual inspections of all portable electrical items and electrical wiring.
3. Prepare a flood plan for your business.
4. Consider putting shop-fronts with grilles or shutters to deter smash and grab
raiders.
5. Keeping the premises clean, tidy, congestion-free and well lit will go a long way
to preventing most of this type of accident.
6. Do make aisles and passageways sufficiently wide for easy movement and keep
clear at all times.
7. Clear up spillage promptly and post warning notices.
8. Manufacturing and packaging standards should pass the regulatory board.
9. Only licensed electrical engineers should checked and inspect electrical
installations and wirings.
10. A food establishment should be in a free-flood area
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IMPORTANCE OF
Lesson
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
5 AND SAFETY
PROCEDURES
In the workplace, health and safety regulations are paramount to the well-
being of the employees and the employer. Many hazards are present in today's work
environments, and it's the employer's job to keep their employees safe from these
hazards. It's a job that is so important that there are occupational safety standards
and regulations set by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA).
What’s In
You will walk around the campus/backyard and list down the different hazards
and risks which can be found within the school/home. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
HAZARDS RISKS
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What’s New
Directions: Given the scrambled letters below, unscramble them to get a word or a
group of words related to Occupational Safety and Health. Write your answer
opposite each item
1. ZARDSAH -
2. MILACECH -
3. SATANITION -
4. THLEAH -
5. SKIRS -
6. TYSAFE -
7. COTROLN -
8. EPP’S -
9. SKAM -
10.LOVEGS -
What is It
The electrical operated kitchen equipment are Hotcase, Bain Marie Service
Counter, Refrigerators, coffee Machine, Tea-Coffee Dispensers, Deep Freezers and
Masala Grinders etc. The equipment like cooking ranges, Chinese Cooking Range,
Griddle Plate, Oven and Bakery Oven are operated on LPG. The tan doors in
kitchen are operated with coal. The dish wash sink, counter sink and bain marie
etc. needs cold water and hot water for their use. We face many problems in these
commercial kitchens on a day to day use and these are listed below:-
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(A.) Electrically operated kitchen equipment:
Tripping of miniature circuit breakers because of wrong selection in terms of
capacity, short circuiting etc.
Overloading of circuit by using high rated kitchen equipment in less rated
M.C.B.
Failure of insulation of P.V.C. wires dues to overheating of circuit or
continuous use of Electrical Equipment.
Short circuiting of air heaters being used in Hot cases and service counters
for continuously long hours usage.
Burning of Immersion heaters of Bain Marie when sufficient water quality is
not available in the Bain Marie.
Short-circuiting of electrical wiring by putting water on electrical switches
while cleaning the kitchen during night hours by unskilled worker.
Damaging the immersion heaters of tea/coffee boilers and milk boilers by
not monitoring the quantity of water in tea boiler and that of milk in milk
boiler.
Most kitchen fires occur in kitchen ranges, boilers or deep-fat fryers and can often
be traced back to poor cleaning regimes.
Electrical faults
Prevention of faults is the answer here and this can be achieved by:
• Frequent visual inspections of all portable electrical items and fixed electrical
wiring.
• Regular maintenance of these items by an authorized agency or licensed
electrician may be recorded and monitored.
Smoking
Ideally smoking should be prohibited throughout the premises (including yards and
open areas) and notices to that effect prominently displayed.
• Ensure smoking is restricted to a designated area that is kept free of combustible
items such as paper, curtains, and flammable liquids.
• Provide metal lidded bins for the disposal of ashtray contents and ensure they are
emptied safely every day. Do not dispose of them with other combustible waste.
Firstly, check with the Local Authority whether property is in a flood risk area. If it
is then you should: Prepare a flood plan for your business detailing the actions you
will need to take to minimize damage and disruption. Practice putting the plan into
action so that you and your staff will be sure it works and have experience of what
to do.
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Water Escape
Christmas and New Year, turn the water off at the stopcock and drain the system if
possible.
Storm Damage
Making sure your premises are in a good state of repair, it will minimize the chance
of storm damage - check the building regularly (walls, roof and any outbuildings)
and ensure any problems you find are repaired promptly.
Check at least once a year that roof gutters, down-pipes and drainage gulley are
clear and unobstructed and kept free of leaves and vegetation.
Burglary
Thieves frequently see catering businesses as an easy target and it is wise to
ensure that you have a good level of security at your premises.
Locks on external doors should carry standards and high quality materials.
All accessible opening windows should be fitted with key-operated locks –
but protect secluded windows and roof-lights with steel bars, grilles or
shutters. Consider fitting shop-fronts with grilles or shutters to deter smash
and grab raiders given time, almost any physical security can be overcome,
consider fitting an Intruder alarm system which will act as a deterrent and
limit the time an intruder will have on your premises. Any alarm system
should be fitted and maintained. Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) can help
deter and capture evidence of robbery. Any system should be fitted and
maintained by an installer registered with a nationally recognized
installation body such as NSI (National Security Inspectorate) and SSAIB
(Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board). When your premises are
closed, lock away portable electronic equipment e.g. laptop computers in a
secure cabinet.
Consider fitting access control locks on entrance doors to prevent
intimidation or robbery.
Theft of money
Keeping cash on the premises overnight increases the chance of a break in:
Keep as little cash on the premises as possible and keep it out of public view.
Where possible, cash should not be left on the premises outside business
hours.
Empty the cash register over-night and leave the drawer open as this often
deters thieves.
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D. Protecting your staff and visitors from accidents. “Prevention is better (and
cheaper) than cure”.
Electricity
Electricity can, and does, kill and the law insists that your electrical installation
must be safe.
• Ensure electrical equipment is only used for the purpose for which it was
designed.
• Use a qualified electrician for electrical installation work and for regular testing of
portable electrical items to ensure they are in good working order.
Fire safety
Carrying out a fire risk assessment is a legal requirement for all businesses (even
one person operations); this helps prevent fires and ensures swift evacuation of the
premises by employees and the public in the event of a fire.
• Ensure you have clearly signed and unobstructed escape routes and that your
staff are aware of the evacuation procedure. Arrange regular practices to reinforce
this.
• Ensure that you make a specific member of your staff responsible for customers’
and visitors’ safety in the event of an emergency evacuation of the premises.
Manual handling/lifting
Preventing injuries caused by manual lifting of heavy items is also the subject of
regulations and solutions to this problem can easily be achieved.
• If loads must be manually lifted, ensure they are carried by at least two people
and that training in lifting techniques is provided.
• Provide mechanical equipment e.g. trolleys to assist staff in unloading and
moving deliveries. In addition, ensure deliveries are as close as possible to the
location where they will be stored or used.
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E. Accident reporting and investigation
Make sure that all accidents and incidents are recorded and investigated as
lessons can be learned to prevent them in future. As long as the recording method
is accessible and secure it will be accepted – computer records are fine.
1. Safety hazards- are unsafe working conditions that can cause injury, illness
and death. Safety hazards are the most common workplace hazards.
They include:
Anything that can cause spills or tripping such as cords running across the
floor or ice.
Unguarded machinery and moving machinery parts that a worker can
accidentally touch.
Electrical hazards like frayed cords, missing ground pins, improper wiring.
Confined spaces.
Examples:
1. Slips, trips, and falls
Falls from tripping over who-knows-what (uneven floor surfaces, wet floors,
loose cables, etc.) are easily the most common cause of injuries at work. Employers
have to fork over big bucks to cover the cost of all of these mishaps, and sadly,
most of them could be prevented if safety regulations were followed properly. It’s
the responsibility of employers and workplaces to make sure employees are
working in a safe environment.
2. Electrical
Any “live” wires can harm people, whether they touch it directly, or indirectly
through some sort of conducting object or material. Voltages over 50 volts AC (120
volts DC) are considered hazardous and should be taken seriously. Unfortunately,
some electrical accidents that happen at work each year are fatal. Shocks can
cause severe, permanent injuries. These are caused by faulty equipment that can
be checked as a preventative measure.
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3. Fire
Businesses that have poor housekeeping standards, public access (for
possible arson), and poorly maintained equipment can be harmed more by fires.
Along with buildings, people and stock can be affected, and once again, safety
precautions can be taken as an attempt to avoid such a dangerous thing from
happening.
b. Biological Hazard
Come from working with animals, people or infectious materials. This is,
therefore, one of the most common hazards that a caregiver faces. If one is working
in a day care, hospital, hotel laundry, nursing home, laboratories, he/she may be
exposed to biological hazards.
c. Ergonomic Hazard
When the type of work you do plus your body position and/or working
conditions all put a strain on your body that can become an ergonomic hazard.
Since they don’t always immediately affect you, this can be tricky to identify.
Repetitive, awkward movements could be affecting your back, posture, and more.
Ergonomic is used to reduce the wear and tear on your body that can
eventually make a task difficult – or even painful. To improve efficiency, increase
job satisfaction, and reduce the risk of fatigue, short-term pain, or illnesses, it’s
important to incorporate ergonomic principles within the workplace. Instead of
doing the same thing over and over, task variety will minimize repetitive
movements. Having an appropriate work pace gives the body time to recover after
certain movements, like lifting. Work breaks also give the body time to recover, and
they provide workers with a mental break, too.
d. Chemical Hazard
These are what can make confined spaces so hazardous. When you’re
exposed to any chemical preparation (whether it’s a solid, liquid, or gas), these can
be potential chemical hazards. Cleaning products and solvents, vapors and fumes,
carbon monoxide, gasoline, and flammable materials are all things that can
damage your health. Skin irritations, burns, eye injuries, and blindness can occur
if you’re not careful.
Solvents can easily catch on fire, and spray paint cans are capable of
exploding. Hazardous substances will be labelled and include symbols with
different class levels, so you’ll know when to be cautious. Always read these labels
and follow the directions and precautions precisely. If you don’t know how to
correctly use a product, don’t use it.
e. Psychological Hazard
Takes place when a caregiver’s work environment becomes stressful or
demanding. Common examples include burn out, fatigue, on call duty,
unreasonable expectations from patients or clients, verbal abuse, etc.
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Examples of hazards
One of the most critical among the hazards that one may encounter is the
chemical hazard. Chemical may produce reactions that may endanger ones’ health
and life. This is the reason why the American Conference of Governmental
Hygienist (ACGIH) established a threshold limit value (tlv). TLV is the term used by
the American Conference of Governmental Hygienists (ACGIH*) to express the
airborne concentration of a material to which nearly all persons can be exposed day
after day, without adverse health effects.
B. Evaluating the hazards and risks
It is the process of determining the level of risk created by the hazard and
the likelihood of injury or illness occurring.
Wear gown that is long enough to cover your clothing. Apron should be worn
to mask clothing during client contact.
Mask should be fit comfortably over the nose and mouth. A wet mask is
considered contaminated. Mask should not be worn around the neck.
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The Importance of Health and Safety in the Workplace
In the workplace, health and safety regulations are paramount to the well-
being of the employees and the employer. Many hazards are present in today's work
environments, and it's the employer's job to keep their employees safe from these
hazards.
It's a job that is so important that there are occupational safety standards
and regulations set by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA). OSHA ensures that all of their guidelines for health and safety are followed
and anyone in violation can have their business shutdown. However, this is just
one reason why workplace health and safety standards are important. Below are a
few more that will show you just how important these standards are.
Violating or not have safety and health procedures in place can have a
tremendous impact on your business. You could lose money, workers, clients,
productivity, vendors, respect, and potentially your entire business. Although,
workers' Compensation Insurance covers workplace injuries and illnesses,
there could be more costs to pay if you're negligent. These costs include
clean-up and repair, claims management, accident investigation, litigation,
and the hiring and training of new employees. However, much of this can be
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avoided if you just realize the importance of having a health and safety
program, and implementing it into your company's infrastructure.
What’s More
In this topic, we identify the importance of OHS. In order to understand deeper, let
us put determine the hazards and risks than can be found in the picture. Write
your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
What I Can Do
1. Draw/ make slogans/ posters on safety and hygiene practices in the workplace.
2. Use short bond paper, appropriate color medium and drawing tools.
3. Submit your output to your teacher for proper evaluation.
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RUBRIC FOR SLOGAN/POSTER MAKING
Assessment
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Additional Activities
A. List down hazards and risks that you be found inside your house and
identify ways how to prevent such.
Answer Keys
Assessment
1.TRUE
2.FALSE
3.TRUE
4.TRUE
5.TRUE
6.FALSE
7.FALSE
8.TRUE
9.TRUE
10.TRUE
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References
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and-risks
https://gltnhs-tle.weebly.com/lesson-53.html
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https://content.wisestep.com/importance-ohs-occupational-health-safety-work/
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