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TLE-AGRI-CROP
PRODUCTION
Quarter 2 – Module 3:
Return materials to store or
dispose of according to company
standard procedures
TLE Agri-Crop Production – Grade 9
Quarter 2 – Module 3: Return materials to store or dispose of according to company
standard procedures
First Edition, 2020

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TLE-AGRI-CROP
PRODUCTION
Quarter 2 – Module 3: Return
materials to store or dispose of
according to company standard
procedures
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to the TLE-AGRI-CROPS- Grade 9 Self-Engaging Module
(SEM) on Return materials to store or dispose of according to
company standard procedures.
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and
reviewed by educators both from public and private institutions
to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the learners
meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while
overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in
schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided
and independent learning activities at their own pace and time.
Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the needed
21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs
and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this
box in the body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to

use this module. You also need to keep track of the learners'
progress while allowing them to manage their own learning.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

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For the learner:
Welcome to the TLE AGRI-CROP PRODUCTION- Grade 9 Self-
Engaging Module (SEM) on Return materials to store or dispose
of according to company standard procedures
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meaningful opportunities for guided and independent learning at
your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the
contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
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Key at the end of the module.

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concepts you have learned in this
module and its relevance to real-
life situation.
This contains answers to all
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activities in the module.
the Activities

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At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources

used in developing this
module.

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 Day 1
Let Us Learn!

This lesson will allow students learn independently the

knowledge and skills in cleaning up the nursery area after its
work completion. The different Operational Health System (OHS)
requirements, procedure for storage of plant and materials,
cleaning and maintenance and storage of tools and equipment
and how to prepare a report of work outcomes will train them on
how clean-up operations are done in order to avoid untoward
incidents in the workplace . This module has one lesson:
• Lesson 1- Return materials to store or dispose of
according to company standard procedures.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Store plants and materials according to company storage

Guidelines and Operational Health System (OHS)
requirements;
2. Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to
manufacturer‘s specifications;
3. Report the work outcomes to the supervisor following
established reporting formats.

Let Us Try!

Before you start studying this Module, answer the following

questions to find out what you already know about the topic.

A. Choose the letter of the best answer. Use another sheet of

paper for your answer.
____1. Which of the following is NOT included in the workplace
hazards in the nursery?

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 A. Working with chemicals
B. Pushing and lifting heavy equipment
C. Posting communications to clienteles
D. Operating power tools such as pruners and clippers
____2. Which material is NOT included as hazardous when
storing tools and materials in the nursery?
A. Compost C. Herbicides
B. Fungicides D. Pesticides
____3. Which of the following is dangerous when it happen in the
nursery after work?
A. Chemical spills
B. Scattered potting media.
C. Disposal of excess compost.
D. Chemical spills, scattered potting media and disposal of excess
compost .
_____4. What is best to do to tools with sharp edges after their
use?
A. Apply oil on it. C. Keep it at once.
B. Brush it with paint. D. Wrap it with cloth before storing.
_____5. What is best to do to remind workers about storing of
tools and equipment?
A. Remind them from time to time.
B. Send someone to observe them.
C. Post a visible reminder in the area.
D. Remind them once in every month.
_____6. What is best to do to empty containers of chemicals?
A. Ask someone to sell those items.
B. Use it in any way to practice economy.
C. Throw them away to the nearest waterways.
D. Bury them underground before someone takes them.
_____7. What is best to do to half-filled pesticides after using
them?
A. Wrap them with cloth to avoid evaporation.
B. Seal the bottle and keep them under the bed.
C. Place them in an area where no one could see them.
D. Properly seal the container and keep them in the storage
locker.
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_____8. What is the best way to keep sharp tools in the nursery?
A. Keep them in the highest area.
B. Put them in holster if possible.
C. Wrap them with cloth and keep them beside the plant.
D. Put it under the potting materials so that no one could see
them.
_____9. The following are OHS orientation needed by new workers
in the nursery EXCEPT _____.
A. rights and responsibilities C. safe work procedures
B. compensation and bonuses D. workplace hazards

_____10. What is best to identify workplace hazards in order to

control or eliminate them?
A. Safety inspections
B. Unannounced visit
C. Additional incentives
D. Rewarding for a job well done

Lesson Return materials to store or

1 dispose of according to company

standard procedures

Day 2

Let Us Study

Occupational Health System (OHS) Requirements

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 Contrary to the popular image of fresh air and peaceful
surroundings, a nursery is not a hazard-free work setting. The
use of chemicals such as fertilizers and fungicides produced
methane gas in the decomposition of organic substance used as
media. Responsible health practices and good safety practices
could reduce fatal injuries and illnesses caused by irresponsible
nursery management. There are also associated costs that result
to unhealthy practice, workers ‘compensation insurance
premiums, lost production, and medical expenses. A safer and
more healthful workplace improves morale and productivity.
Labor law states that workers need to be provided with
instructions to protect their safety and health and ensure that
what they do does not harm others. Everyone needs to be aware
of his/her responsibilities regarding safety and health. Nursery
operation is not excluded in this aspect. Different activities done
in raising plants needs Operational Health System (OHS)
concern. Health and safety are a legal requirement for all. All
small businesses, including plant nurseries, must have an
occupational health and safety program to prevent workplace
injury and disease. Health and safety programs for plant nursery
are necessary especially upon the completion of day‘s job. It is
necessary that they shall meet certain standards. All people
concerned must exercise due diligence in taking steps to meet
these standards.

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 A health and safety program consists of eight basic
components that will help prevent accidents and injuries from
happening, as well as help deal effectively with any incidents that
do occur.

The eight components are:

1. Hazard identification and risk control — determine which
hazards are present in the workplace and take steps to eliminate
or minimize them. For example, chemicals, such as pesticides,
fungicides, fertilizers must be identified and placed in an area
where they will be safe if not used.
Some of the most common hazards faced by workers in nurseries
Include:
• Operating heavy equipment such as forklifts
• Operating power tools such as pruners and clippers
• Pushing and lifting heavy equipment such as loaded
Wheel barrows or large containers
• Using sharp tools such as pruning shears and picking
knives
• Working with pesticides
• Ensure that workers use appropriate personal protective
equipment.

2. Safe work procedures — Describe in writing how to carry out

specific tasks safely. How these materials will be kept safe and
can be used in the future before they expire. There are chemicals
like pesticides, herbicides, fungicides that are used in the
nursery. See to it that containers of these items are properly
sealed before leaving them in the storage cabinet. Chemical spills
of pesticides may cause severe problems once they are spilled out
and can contaminate with other materials used in the nursery. If
possible post procedures on proper use, safekeeping an disposal
of empty containers prominently so that workers could easily see
the reminders.

Disposal of Pesticide Containers

Triple or jet rinse empty containers to remove all traces of
the chemical. If possible, return containers to the manufacturer

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or supplier, or call a representative of the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) or Department of
Agriculture (DA) for information on approved disposal methods.
Material Safety Data Sheets may provide disposal information.

3. Orientation, education, training, and supervision —

Prepare workers for the job and make sure they continue to work
safely. This is particularly important for new and young workers.
Occupational health and safety program should describe the
type of education and training that will be provided, especially if
observed there is really a need to provide it. Most especially, if
there are new workers in the area. For example, paste on the wall
the safe work procedures to follow when performing hazardous
tasks. Workers should also be trained in the use of emergency
equipment and procedures.

4. Safety inspections — Identify workplace hazards so that they

can be eliminated or controlled.
Besides correcting any hazards that you observe from day to
day, set aside time for regular workplace inspections, and control
any hazards you find during your inspection. Because safety
inspections are preventive in nature, they are an important part
of your overall health and safety program.

5. Incident investigation — Find out why an accident or injury

occurred so the causes can be corrected. Everyone in a
greenhouse or nursery has a role to play in an incident
investigation. Workers must report incidents to their supervisors.
Owners, employers, or supervisors must initiate incident
investigations promptly. If possible, investigations should include
at least one employer representative and one worker
representative.
6. Health and safety meetings — provide an opportunity for
workers and supervisors to communicate any concerns about
health and safety.
Good communication among employers, supervisors, and
workers on health and safety issues is vital for the success of a
workplace health and safety program.

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7.First aid — Determine what level of first aid is required for
your workplace, and make sure everyone knows what to do if
someone is injured on the job. All workplaces must meet the first
aid requirements. Effective first aid treatment can reduce the
severity of work-related injuries, which helps minimize the
financial costs associated with extensive medical treatment or the
need to replace employees who are unable to work. Communicate
the plan to everyone involved.
8. Records and statistics — Maintain documentation to help
identify
Recurring problem, and ensure that hazardous conditions are
corrected.

STORING PLANTS AND MATERIALS

Propagation nurseries must have a reliable supply of good-
quality plant material. This might be seed from reliable seed
suppliers or from plants which can be readily used as a source
seed collection. It might also be cutting or grafting material from
healthy, correctly identified plants (―known varieties‖).

Seeds are alive and like any living thing they can be harmed
by adverse conditions. While some seeds may survive for
thousands of years under the proper conditions, others will lose
viability quickly, even when properly stored.
To maintain dormancy the following must be done.

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1. Keep seeds in a cool, dark location with low humidity, like a
refrigerator.
2. Label (seed name, source, year) and store them in a small
resalable bag or empty film canister that is, in turn, kept in a
larger plastic container.

Types of seed storage

1. Open storage with no control. Storage in bins, sacks or

paper bags.
Fumigation or insecticide/fungicide applications are sometimes
necessary. Seeds of many annuals, perennials, vegetables and
cereals can be successfully kept this way. Apart from a few
exceptions (corn, onion, parsley), seeds from these groups will
normally retain viability for at least a few years.
2. Cold storage with or without humidity control.
Temperatures below 10ºC (50ºF) will improve the longevity of
virtually any type of seed. Cold storage of tree and shrub seed is
recommended if the seed is to be held for more than one year.
3. Cold moist storage. Seed should be stored between 2º and
10ºC (35- 50ºF) in a container which holds some moisture –
retaining material such as peat or sphagnum moss. Relative
humidity should be 80- 90%.
Materials Storage
Proper storage of materials can range from sealing
chemicals in a well-labeled container indoors to covering piles of
materials outdoors. Hazardous materials require special
attention, but non-hazardous materials also need to be stored so

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that they do not contribute to dirt, trash, and debris in storm
water.
The purpose of this best management practice is to minimize
leaks, spills, and runoff that may might pollute storm water.
Implementation
DO:
The first step in properly storing materials is to compile a
materials inventory by reviewing purchase orders and
touring the physical plant or work area of your business.
CLEANING, MAINTAINING AND STORING TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT
It is important that nursery tools and equipment must be
properly managed. This is in order to avoid additional cost on the
part of the nursery owner. Purchasing new tools and equipment
makes nursery operation very costly when available implements
are still serviceable.

REPORT PREPARATIONS
The nursery enterprise is an important source of
employment and income generation. It is important for the
nursery owner to make an estimate of expenditure and probable
income during the operation of the nursery.

Day 3

Let Us Practice

You did great on your first and second day! Now, let’s try
what you have learned. Are you ready?

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Activity1. Guided Practice
Learning the Skill: Clean, maintain and store tools and
equipment according to manufacturer‘s specifications. This time
let us see whether you understand the concept in this lesson.
Write your answer on your separate sheet.
1. Visit a nearby nursery in your area and observe the following:
a. Do they have a method of identifying hazards? ________
b. When hazards have been identified, do they conduct a risk
assessment to help determine the best way to eliminate or control
the risks? How?
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
c. Do they inform new workers about work rules prohibiting
horseplay? and the use of alcohol and drugs at work ? _________
d. Do they inspect the workplace regularly? _______
e. Have you observed workers to determine if they need refresher
training in safe work procedures? _______________
2. Visit the first aid program of the nursery.
a. Ask one worker if all of the workers know the location of the
first aid kit?
b. Do workers know who the first aid attendant is, how to contact
him/her, and how to get assistance in emergencies?
c. Are workers instructed to report all injuries?_______
d. Do they record all injuries?____________

Day 4
Activity 1.2

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Visit a nearby community nursery in the area and use this
sample to develop a report for recording the results of your
regular workplace inspections.
INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Go over every aspect of your workplace to identify possible
hazards. Use blank lines to add items specific to your
workplace.

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Day 5

Let Us Practice More

Very good! You made it this far. Let us continue rolling!

Activity 2.1 Independent Practice
Please answer the questions in your answer sheet.
1. What are the 8 basic components in Health and Safety
Program?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
2. How do we report the identified workplace hazards?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
3. Assess and analyze at least one identified workplace hazard.
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________

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Day 6

Activity 2.2 Independent Practice

Sit down as a team (include family) and answer these three
questions write on the separate sheet:
1. Why do we want a safe and healthy nursery?
2. What will we do to be safe and healthy in the nursery?
3. How will we make sure everyone who comes to our nursery is
safe and healthy?

Day 7

Let Us Remember

Awesome! Now, let us gather what we have learned.

A. Complete the paragraph, writing only the words on the

separate answer sheet.

Hazard identification and risk control — determine which

hazards are present in the workplace and take steps to eliminate
or minimize them. For example, chemicals, such as(1.)_________,
(2.)_________, (3.)________must be identified and placed in an area
where they will be safe if not used.

CLEANING, MAINTAINING AND STORING TOOLS AND

EQUIPMENT

It is important that nursery tools and equipment must be

properly (4.)______. This is in order to avoid additional
(5.)_______on the part of the nursery owner. Purchasing new tools
and equipment makes nursery operation very costly when
available implements are still serviceable.

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Day 8

Let Us Assess

It is amazing how you were able to study and answer the

activities! Now it is time to try the fruit of your journey by
answering the assessment below. The first item is done for you.
A. Write True if the statement is correct and false if it is
wrong. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
____1. It is best to identify unsafe conditions and acts that may
cause injury when conducting inspections in the nursery.
____2. It is NOT advisable to ask workers how they perform in the
nursery.
____ 3. A water leak is an ordinary problem in a nursery.
____ 4. A problem that exists in I the operation must be fixed
right away to avoid it to recur.
_____ 5. It is best to hold a regular meeting with workers to avoid
bigger problems to happen in the future.
_____6. All workplaces must meet the first aid requirements.
_____7. Nurseries are considered high-risk workplaces.
_____8. It is NOT advisable to communicate to workers of
whatever plans one has for the nursery.
_____9. Store emergency equipment in an area where no one can
open/get it right away.
_____10. Seeds are alive and living organisms that need not be
harmed or exposed to harsh environment.

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Day 9

Let Us Enhance

Draw on a bond paper “An Ideal nursery hazard

free work setting”.

Day 10

Let Us Reflect

It is important to know the different components of

Health and Safety program inside in the nursery that will help
prevent accidents and injuries from happening, as well as help
deal effectively with any incidents that do occur.
Activity 1. Search in the internet more videos of practicing OHS
in the work place; write an essay about it in a separate sheet.
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________

Answer key to Activities

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Let Us Try DAY 1 DAY 2
1. C 10. A
Let Us Study Let Us Practice
2. A Activity 1.1 A
3. D 1.
4.D 2.
5. C
6. D
7. D
8. C
9. B
Let Us Practice DAY 3
Let Us Practice
Activity 1.1 B Let Us Practice More
Activity 1.2
Activity 2.1
1. Hazard identification
and risk control
2. Safe work procedure
3. Orientation, education
and training
4. Safety Inspection
5. Incident investigation
6. Health and safety
meeting
7. First aid
8. Record and statistic
2.2
DAY 4 DAY 5
Let Us Assess
Let us Reflect Let Us Enhance
1. T
2. F
3. F
4. T
5. T
6. T
7. T
8. F
9. F
10. T
company standard procedures
Lesson 1: Return materials to store or dispose of according to
 References

1. lmAgriCropNC1
2. https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---ed_dialogue/--
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sector/documents/normativeinstrument/wcms_161135.pdf
3. https://www.cmac.com.au/blog/ways-improve-
nurseryworkplace-safety-equipment-handling
4. https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/PPP/PPP-90.pdf

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