Learning Area TLE-IA-Carpentry Grade Level 7/8

W8 Quarter Fourth Date

I. LESSON TITLE
II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING
COMPETENCIES (MELCs)
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
I. Introduction (Time Frame: 1 hour)
Identifying Hazard and Risks
Maintaining Occupational Health and Safety Awareness
Identifying Hazard and Risks
Maintaining Occupational Health and Safety Awareness
LO 1. Identify hazards and risks
1.1 List down the different health hazards and risks found in the workplace
1.2 Discuss the effects of health hazards and occupational risks

In this lesson, you will be able to understand and identify the different health hazards and risks found in the workplace
of a carpenter.
Hazard is the potential harm that might exist in the area. On the other hand, risk is a combination of potential hazard
and the degree of its effects.
Identifying properly the potential hazard in the workplace is one of the most important steps in risk management. It is
a must to identify potential harm to prevent it from happening in the future. Through hazard identification, risk will be reduced
around the area.

Identifying Hazard and Risks

Identifying hazards and risks is just simply walking around the workplace using our five senses such as sense of sight,
hearing, taste, touch and smell to identify potential cause of accident around the area.
Below are the basic types of hazards existing in a workplace.
PHYSICAL HAZARD is any form of danger that affects the physical body of a person.
MECHANICAL HAZARD is harm brought by using specific equipment or machines.
CHEMICAL HAZARDS are danger caused by toxic and harmful substances that can be inhaled or absorbed by
a person.
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD is any risks brought by electricity.
Control Hazard and Risks
Identifying hazards and risks is useless if there is no action made after they have been identified. Evaluating
such hazard and controlling it must come after to prevent it from occurring. Using accident prevention tags,
signs and signals are some of the ways to address these hazards.

ACCIDENT PREVENTION TAGS are label attached to specific tool, equipment or material that warns the user before using it. It is
usually used to indicate defective tools and equipment.
SIGNS indicate various hazards existing in the workplace usually in printed form and posted where specific hazard exists. There
are several types of signs namely safety, danger, caution, exit, directional and traffic signs.
· Safety Signs usually indicate what to do to protect oneself from potential harm like wearing PPE signage.
· Danger Signs are posted if there are immediate hazard existing in the area and are removed when not existing already.
· Caution Signs are warnings about possible hazards brought by unsafe practices.
· Exit Signs are usually posted to indicate way to exit specific place in case of emergency.
· Directional Signs served as guide for workers in site for they tell specific direction on where to go.
· Traffic Signs are usually found in road. In road construction, they usually warn travelers to take precautionary measures as
they approach in the area.
SIGNALS are gestures, actions or sounds used to convey safety instructions such as hand gestures and alarms.
BARRICADES are barriers that prevent unauthorized person from entering specific point of a place.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

1. FACE MASK. It is a flexible pad that protects mouth and nose against dusts or under harmful substances present on air of a
working area. It is also known as respirator or dust mask.
2. COVERALL SUIT. It is worn to protect clothes while working. It has pockets to hold small and frequently used tools.
3. GLOVES. They can be either metal mesh, leather or canvass worn to protect hands from cuts, punctures, burns and abrasions.
4. GOGGLES. It is a protective eyewear that is enclosed and protect area surrounding the eyes to prevent them from harmful
particles from striking the eyes.
5. EAR PROTECTOR. It is worn to amplify quiet sounds and protect ears from loud noise around the work area. It is also known as
ear plugs.
6. HARD HAT. It protects the head from falling objects and other hazards around the working area.
7. SAFETY SHOES. It is a durable shoe that has a protective reinforcement in the toe which protect s the foots from falling objects.
What are some health and safety issues for carpenters?
Carpenters face their own unique set of occupational hazards. These include the following:
· Use of various machinery and tools.
· Exposure to loud noise from machinery and tools.
· Molds, fungi and bacteria.
· Chemicals, solvents and other materials - dermatitis, allergic reactions or respiratory problems.
· Cancer risk from wood dust.
· Flammable or combustible materials, including wood dust.
· Risk of pain or injury from working in awkward positions, performing repetitive tasks, or lifting.
· Risk of entanglement of body parts into rotating parts or machinery.
· Extreme temperatures when working outdoors.
· Risk of eye injury from flying particles.
· Working at heights.
· Stress.
· Shift work or extended work days.

What are some preventive measures for carpenters?

· Inspect work area, tools and equipment before work starts for possible hazards.
· Keep tools and equipment in good working order.
· Know when to replace accessories on woodworking machines.
· Clean up wood dust regularly and maintain good housekeeping practices.
· Keep work areas clear of clutter and equipment.
· Disconnect the power to any machine when you have to fix an issue or change parts. Use lock-out/tag out procedures
and/or maintain control of the power while working on the machine to prevent accidental start-up.
· Never operate machinery without all guards in place.
· Wear appropriate eye protection, hearing protection, footwear, and other protective equipment for the task.
· Learn safe lifting techniques.
· Avoid awkward postures or repetitive tasks or take frequent breaks.
· Be sure to stand in the correct position - always allow for kick back.
· Never use your hands to run lumber through the blade or to clean off sawdust. Use a push stick and a brush.
· Do not wear loose clothing around rotating parts or machinery.
· Follow a recommended shift work pattern and know the associated hazards.
· Install and maintain good ventilation.

A Healthy Shop Is a Safe Shop

The shop should be pleasant place where you will enjoy your work. Large manufacturing companies have learned that the
shop accidents are greatly reduced when the shop itself is well lighted and well-ventilated. The introduction of ventilating and
blower systems, which free the air of dust and particles of dirt, have gone a long way toward reducing accidents. Good lighting,
both natural and artificial, likewise safeguards the worker. The healthy shop is a safe shop. After all, the protection of health is
the first rule of “Safety First in the Shop”.

Safety Procedures
Control measures should be regularly reviewed through:
• Workplace communication and consultation.
• Safety and health committee meetings.
• Regular equipment and work safety checks.
• Incident, accident and near-miss records.
• Injury and lost time records; and
• Repair and maintenance reports
· Workers should be continuously trained specifically on information and instruction on:
• Workplace safety and health.
· Hazards and risks associated with work activities.
· Safe work practices and procedures, safe handling (including lifting and moving), safe operation of equipment and the
control measures in place.
· Safe use of plant and associated equipment, electrical safety, safety in confined spaces and other training required
under hazard-specific regulations.
· Safe use of hazardous substances relevant to the work to be performed.
· Correct use, fit and care of PPE, tools and equipment and why the equipment is needed in emergency and first aid
procedures, sun protection to prevent skin cancer, fire protection, information on dust, fumes and air quality; and
recognition of poorly ventilated areas and confined spaces.

The Safety Disadvantages in the Workplace:

 In the workplace, you could be at risk for illness, injury or even death. Especially for high-risk jobs, it's important to choose
an employer with the financial resources to provide a safe environment. It's not enough for an employer to be subject to the
rules of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Work for an organization that carefully hires workers, offers ongoing
safety training and carries worker's compensation insurance. Or ensure you get a sufficient wage to afford your own hazard
insurance.

Safety Matters
Some workers go blindly into their job, assuming their employer has done everything to keep them safe. They feel
protected when they work under worker's compensation insurance. However, human lapses in judgment and unsafe actions
can occur anywhere in an organization, placing you at a safety disadvantage. Also, you could be at greater risk for safety risks
if workers perceive you as having special needs, such as being pregnant, disabled, or advanced in age. Work for an
organization that treats workers equitably regardless of any special circumstances.

Equipment
Some workplace activities have a greater built-in risk. Employers should prioritize the purchase of safety tools and
equipment and train you in their use. You might also be responsible for using equipment to protect others or save their lives. If
your job requires the use of preventive wear or safety equipment, use them appropriately every day. Don't work for an employer
that neglects to keep safety equipment in working condition, in stock and available for your regular use.

Adverse Events
You can incur some safety disadvantages from events in your external environment. Employees and customers can
be placed at risk by natural disasters, acts of war, terrorism, sabotage, crime, and other adverse events. What matters here is
that your organization has a set of safety plans to follow for major types of events. Learn your employer's plans for different
emergencies -- including hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, bomb threats and intruder scenarios. If you're supposed to assume a
large role in an emergency, such as aiding a patient with a life-threatening reaction to anesthesia, know what you're supposed
to do and practice your duties often.

Safety Culture
You are in a better position to overcome safety disadvantages by working in a strong safety culture. This is defined as
an organization with a leadership strongly focused on safety culture and characterized by mutual trust and teamwork. Its
leaders will create extensive safety policies and procedures and ensure that they are continuously improved. Workers will get
frequent training, updated to reflect changes in policies and procedures. Leaders will provide coaching to employees so they
can increase their level of safety. Leaders will ensure that employees comply with safety controls and demonstrate safe
attitudes
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
D. Development (Time Frame: 1 Hour)
Learning Task 1: Identify what concept about the lesson is being described in each item. Write your answers in your notebook.
1. It pertains to potential hazard and degree of its effects.
2. It indicates various hazards existing in the workplace usually in printed form.
3. These are any risks brought by electricity.
4. Label attached to specific tool, equipment or material that warns the user before using it
5. These are gestures, actions or sounds used to convey safety instructions.
6. These are dangers caused by toxic and harmful substances that can be inhaled or absorbed by a person.
7. These are barriers that prevent unauthorized person from entering specific point of a place.
8. These are harm is brought by using specific equipment or machines.
9. It is any form of danger that affects the physical body of a person.
10. Pertains to potential harm that might exist in the workplace.

E. Engagement (Time Frame: 1 Hour)

Learning Task 2: Identify the different protective equipment worn by the construction worker below. Copy the table below
and name the worker PPEs worn and its function Do this a piece of paper. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j23rOh1WLeo
(optional)
A. Assimilation (Time Frame: 1 hour)

Learning Task 3: Specify the similarities and differentiate hazards and risks using a Venn Diagram.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GwVTdsnN1E (optional)

V. ASSESSMENT (Time Frame: 30 minutes)

(Learning Activity Sheets for Enrichment, Remediation, or Assessment to be given on Weeks 3 and 6)

VI. REFLECTION (Time Frame: _________)

● Communicate your personal assessment as indicated in the Learner’s Assessment Card.

Personal Assessment on Learner’s Level of Performance
Using the symbols below, choose one which best describes your experience in working on each given task. Draw it
in the column for Level of Performance (LP). Be guided by the descriptions below:
 - I was able to do/perform the task without any difficulty. The task helped me in understanding the target content/
lesson.
- I was able to do/perform the task. It was quite challenging, but it still helped me in understanding the target
content/lesson.
? – I was not able to do/perform the task. It was extremely difficult. I need additional enrichment activities to be able to
do/perform this task.
Learning Task LP Learning Task LP Learning Task LP Learning Task LP
Number 1 Number 3 Number 5 Number 7
Number 2 Number 4 Number 6 Number 8

VII. REFERENCES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GwVTdsnN1E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j23rOh1WLeo
Prepared by: ROLANDO A. TASICO Checked by: LANI A. ALONTE
MANOLITO P. ASETRE
MEL RIA A. ALONTE
ALLAN E. MEDENILLA
EVELYN P. DE CASTRO
RO evaluator: Lani A. Alonte