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ENHANCED COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIALS
Sector: AGRI - FISHERY
Qualification: ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NC II
Unit of Competency: APPLY SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS
Module Title: APPLYING SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS
Learning Outcome 1: Apply Safety Measure in farm Operations

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGES
PLAN TRAINING SESSION . . . . . . . 4

CHARACTERISTICS OF LEARNERS . . . . . . 5
SELF- ASSESSMENT CHECK . . . . . . . 8
COMPETENCY- BASED LEARNING MATERIALS . . . 10
HOW TO USE THE COMPETENCY BASED
LEARNING MATERIALS . . . . . . . . 11
PARTS OF THE COMPETENCY BASED . . . . . . 12
LIST OF COMPETENCIES . . . . . . . . 13
MODULE CONTENT . . . . . . . . 14
LEARNING OUTCOME NO. 1 Apply Safety Measures in
Farm Operations . . . . . . . . . 15
LEARNING EXPERIENCE . . . . . . . . 16
INFORMATION SHEET 1.1-1 Identifying Work Tasks in Line with

Farm Operations . . . . . . . . . 17
SELF-CHECK 1.1-1 . . . . . . . . . 20
INFORMATION SHEET 1.1-2 Determining Place for

Safety Measures in Line with Farm Operations. . . . . 22
SELF-CHECK 1.1-2 . . . . . . . . . 28
INFORMATION SHEET 1.1-3. Determining Time for

Safety Measures in Line with Farm Operations . . . . . 30
SELF-CHECK 1.1-3 . . . . . . . . . 34
INFORMATION SHEET 1.1-4. Preparing Appropriate Tools,

Equipment and Outfits in Line with Job Requirements . . . 36
SELF-CHECK 1.1-4 . . . . . . . . . 44
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FACILITATE LEARNING SESSION . . . . . . 46
EVIDENCE PLAN . . . . . . . . . 47
TABLE OF SPECIFICATION . . . . . . . 48
ITEM ANALYSIS . . . . . . . . . 49
WRITTEN EXAMINATION FOR ASSESSMENT . . . . . 50
QUESTIONING TOOLS . . . . . . . . 54
EXPECTED ANSWER FOR QUESTIONNING TOOL . . . . 55
BIBLIOGRAPHY . . . . . . . . . 58

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Plan
Training
Session

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Name: _____________________________________ Date: __________________
Please answer the following instrument according to the characteristics

described below. Encircle the letter of your choice that best describes you as a
learner. Blank spaces are provided for some data that need your response.
Characteristics of Learners
Language, literacy and Average grade in: Average grade in Math:
numeracy English a. 95 and above
(LL & N) a. 95 and above b. 90 to 94
b. 90 to 94 c. 85 to 89
c. 85 to 89 d. 80 to 84
d. 80 to 84 e. 75 to 79
e. 75 to 79
Cultural and language Ethnicity/Culture:
background a. Ifugao
b. Igorot
c. Ibanag
d. Gadding
e. Muslim
f. Ibaloy
Others (please specify) _______________
Education and general Highest Educational Attainment

knowledge a. High School Level
b. High School Graduate
c. College Level
d. College Graduate
e. With Units in Master‟s Degree
f. Masteral Graduate
g. With units in Doctoral Level
h. Doctoral Graduate
Sex a. Male
b. Female
Age Your age: ______________
Physical ability 1. Disabilities (if any) _____________________

2. Existing Health Conditions (Existing illness if any)
a. None
b. Asthma
c. Heart disease
d. Anemia
e. Hypertension
f. Diabetes
g. Others (please specify) _______________

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Previous experience with Horticultural/Agricultural Certificates
the topic a. Farm Technician
b. Research Assistant
c. Farmer
d. Government Employee
Number of years as a competency trainer ___
Previous learning List down training programs and training

experiences
Training level completed Qualification and NC level
Characteristics of learners
Special Courses Other courses related to Horticulture
a. Agricultural Graduate
b. Degree in Agricultural Engineering
c. Degree in Animal Science
d. Degree in crop science
e. Degree in Horticulture
f. Degree in Agronomy
g. Degree in forestry
h. Degree in Aqua Fisheries
i. Others (please specify)________________

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Learning Styles a. Visual - The visual learner takes mental pictures of
information given, so in order for this kind of learner to
retain information, oral or written, presentations of new
information must contain diagrams and drawings,
preferably in color. The visual learner can't concentrate with
a lot of activity around him and will focus better and learn
faster in a quiet study environment.
b. Kinesthetic - described as the students in the classroom,

who have problems sitting still and who often bounce their
legs while tapping their fingers on the desks. They are often
referred to as hyperactive students with concentration
issues.
c. Auditory- a learner who has the ability to remember

speeches and lectures in detail but has a hard time with
written text. Having to read long texts is pointless and will
not be retained by the auditory learner unless it is read
aloud.
d. Activist - Learns by having a go
e. Reflector - Learns most from activities where they can

watch, listen and then review what has happened.
f. Theorist - Learns most when ideas are linked to existing

theories and concepts.
g. Pragmatist - Learns most from learning activities that are

directly relevant to their situation.
Other needs a. Financially challenged
b. Working student
c. Solo parent
d. Others (please specify) ______________
_______________________
Printed Name and Signature

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SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECK
Name: _____________________________________ Date: _______________________

INSTRUCTIONS: This Self-Check Instrument will give the trainer necessary data
or information which is essential in planning training sessions.
Please check the appropriate box of your answer to the questions
below.
BASIC COMPETENCIES
CAN I…? YES NO
1. Participate in workplace communication
 Obtain and convey workplace information x
 Perform duties following workplace instructions x
 Complete relevant work-related documents x
2. Work in a team environment
 Describe team role and scope x
 Identify one‟s role and responsibility within team x
 Work as a team member x
3. Solve/Address routine problems
 Identify routine problems x
 Look for solutions to routine problems x
 Recommend solutions to problems x
4. Develop career amd life decisions
 Manage one‟ x
 Develop reflective practices x
 Boost self-confidence and develop self-regulations x
5. Contribute to workplace innovation
 Identify opportunities to do things better x
 Discuss and develop ideas with others x
 Integrate ideas for change in the workplace x
6. Present relevant information
 Gather data/information x
 Assess gathered data/information x
 Record the present information x
7. Practice occupational safety and health policies and procedures

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BASIC COMPETENCIES
CAN I…? YES NO
 Identify OSH compliance requirements x
 Prepare OSH requirements for compliance x
 Perform tasks in accordance with relevant OSH policies and x
procedures
8. Exercise efficient and effective sustainable practices in the workplace
 Identify the efficiency and effectiveness of resource x
utilization
 Determine causes of inefficiency and/or ineffectiveness of x
resource utilization
 Convey inefficient and ineffective environmental practice x
9. Practice entrepreneurial skills in the workplace
 Apply entrepreneurial workplace best practices x
 Communicate entrepreneurial workplace best practices x
 Implement cost-effective operations x
COMMON COMPETENCIES
CAN I…? YES NO
1. Apply safety measures in farm operations
 Identify work tasks in line with farm operations x
 Apply appropriate safety measures while working in farm x
 Safe keep/dispose tools, materials and outfit x

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COMPETENCY
BASED
LEARNING
MATERIAL

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HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY- BASED LEARNING
MATERIALS
Welcome!
The unit of competency, Apply Safety Measures in Farm Operations is one of

the competencies of ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NCII, a course which
comprises the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for a TVET trainer to
possess. The module, Applying Safety Measures in Farm Operations, contains
training materials and activities related to identifying learner‟s requirements,
preparing session plan, preparing basic instructional materials and organizing
learning and teaching activities for you to complete. In this module, you are
required to go through a series of learning activities in order to complete each
learning outcome. In each learning outcome are Information Sheets, Self-Checks,
Task Sheets and Job Sheets. Follow and perform the activities on your own. If you
have questions, do not hesitate to ask for assistance from your facilitator.
Remember to:
 Read information sheets and complete the self-check. Suggested references are
included to supplement the materials provided in this module.
 Perform the Task Sheets and Job Sheets until you are confident that your
outputs conform to the Performance Criteria Checklist that follows the sheets.
 Submit outputs of the Task Sheets and Job Sheets to your facilitator for
evaluation and recording in the Accomplishment Chart. Outputs shall serve as
your portfolio during the Institutional Competency Evaluation. When you feel
confident that you have had sufficient practice, ask your trainer to evaluate you.
The results of your assessment will be recorded in your Progress Chart and
Accomplishment Chart. You must pass the Institutional Competency
Evaluation for this competency before moving to another competency. A
Certificate of Achievement will be awarded to you after passing the
evaluation.

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PARTS OF A COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIAL
Performance Criteria Checklist
Operation/Task/Job Sheet
Self-Check Answer Key
Self-Check
References
Information Sheet
Learning Experiences
Learning Outcome Summary
Module Content
Module Content
List of Competencies
Module Content
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In our efforts to standardize

CBLM, the above parts are
recommended for use in
Competency Based Training
(CBT) in Technical Education
and Skills Development
Authority (TESDA) Technology
Institutions. The next sections
will show you the components
and features of each part.

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ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NC II
COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIALS
List of Competencies
No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code
Applying safety
Apply safety measures AGR321201
1. measures in farm
in farm operations
operations
Use farm tools and Using farm tools and AGR321202

2. equipment equipment
Perform estimation and Performing estimation AGR321203

3. calculations and calculations
Develop and update Developing and update TRS311201

4. industry knowledge industry knowledge
Performing record AGR321205

5. Perform record keeping
keeping

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MODULE CONTENT
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : APPLY SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM

OPERATIONS
MODULE TITLE : APPLYING SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM

OPERATIONS
MODULE DESCRIPTOR:
This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
perform safety measures effectively and efficiently.
NOMINAL DURATION: 20 hrs.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of this module you MUST be able to:
LO1. Determine areas of concern for safety measures
LO2. Apply appropriate safety measures while working in farm
LO3. Safe keep/dispose tools, materials and outfit
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
 Safety measures is applied based on work requirement and farm procedures

 Tools and materials are utilized in accordance with specification and
procedures
 Outfit are worn in accordance with farm requirements
 Effectively, shelf life and or expiration of materials are checked against
manufacturers specifications
 Hazard in the workplace are identified and reported in line with farm
guidelines
 Sanitation and cleanliness program are implemented based on GAHP
requirements and PNS.
 Organic wastes for fertilizer production are collected according to PNS.
 Suitable small ruminants for harvest are selected based on PNS guidelines
and market demand.
 Production record is accomplished according to enterprise procedure
 Used tools and outfit are cleaned stored in line with farm procedure
 Unused materials are labeled and stored according to manufacturer‟s
recommendation and farm requirements
 Waste materials are disposed according to manufacturers, government and
farm requirements

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LEARNING OUTCOME NO. 1
DETERMINE AREAS OF CONCERN FOR SAFETY MEASURES
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Work tasks are identified in line with farm operations

2. Place for safety measures are determined in line with farm operations
3. Time for safety measures are determined in line with farm operations
4. Appropriate tools, materials and outfits are prepared in line with job
requirements
CONTENTS:
1. Identifying work tasks in line with farm operations

2. Determining place for safety measures in line with farm operations
3. Determining time for safety measures in line with farm operations
4. Preparing appropriate tools, materials and outfits in line with job
requirements
CONDITIONS:
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
 Learning elements
 Service manual
 Organizational manuals
METHODOLOGIES:
 Buzz session
 Group discussion
 Role playing
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
 Written examination
 Interview

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Learning Experiences
Learning Outcome 1
DETERMINE AREAS OF CONCERN FOR SAFETY MEASURES
Learning Activities Special Instructions

Read Information Sheet 1.1-1 on Enumerate different work tasks in
identifying work tasks in line with farm farm operations
operations
Answer self-check 1.1-1 on identifying Try to answer the Self-check without
work tasks in line with farm operations looking at the answer key
Compare answer to answer key 1.1-1 In case of an incorrect answer, do not

forget to double check the answer
using Self-check
Read information sheet 1.1-2 on Identify workplace for safety measures
determining place for safety measures in in line with farm operations
line with farm operations
Answer self-check 1.1-2 on determining Try to answer the self-check without
place for safety measures in line with looking at the answer key
farm operations
Compare answer to answer key 1.1-2 Double check your answer using
answer key 1.1-2
Read information sheet 1.1-3 on Always remember the factors to be
determining time for safety measures in consider in determining the time for
line with farm operations safety measures in line with farm
operations
Answer self-check 1.1-3 on determining Try to answer the self-check without
time for safety measures in line with looking at the answer key
farm operations
answer key 1.1-2
Read information sheet 1.1-4 on Consider the pre-activities in
preparing appropriate tools, equipment preparing tools, equipment and outfits
and outfits in line with job requirements and other job requirements
Answer self-check 1.1-3 on preparing Try to answer the self-check without
appropriate tools, equipment and outfits looking at the answer key
in line with job requirements
answer key 1.1-2

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Information Sheet 1.1-1
IDENTIFYING WORK TASKS IN LINE
WITH FARM OPERATIONS
Learning Objectives:
After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, YOU MUST be able to:
1. Identify farm safety emergency procedures in working environment.

2. Apply safety measures based on work requirement and farm
procedures.
Agricultural Worker
Agricultural workers maintain crops and tend to livestock. They perform
physical and operate machinery under the supervision of farmers, ranchers, and
other agricultural managers.
Duties
Agricultural workers typically do the following:
 Harvest and inspect crops by hand
 Irrigate farm soil and maintain ditches or pipes and pumps
 Operate and service farm machinery and tools
 Spray fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungi, and weeds
 Move shrubs, plants and trees with wheelbarrows or tractors
 Feed livestock and clean and disinfect their pens, cages, yards, and
hutches
 Examine animals to detect symptoms of illnesses or injuries and
administer vaccines to protect animals from diseases
 Use brands, tags, or tattoos to mark livestock in order to identify
ownership and grade
 Herd livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks, or other
enclosures
Roles of a Farmer
The life of a farmer is far from glamorous. Farmers typically start work
early, and during planting and harvesting season work until dusk. Although
modern agricultural machinery has made the work far less physically demanding
than it was a few generations ago, most of a farmer‟s day to day tasks are still
hands-on physical work. Given unpredictable weather and rapidly changing
commodity prices, modern farming is also a complex economic juggling act and
modern farmers use computers and software for budgeting and to track harvests
and inventory.

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 Planning
Planning is a big part of the job of a modern farmer. Farmers have to
consider not only what crops will grow well in their soil and climate, but
fertilizer and irrigation costs, the availability of labor for harvesting, as well
as projected prices and transportation to market. Running a farm is
running a business, and careful planning is the key to success.
 Planting
Planting season is always a busy time for farmers. They have to line
up sufficient labor, equipment and seed based on the type of crop, and
then the planting process is weather dependent, so farmers must wait for
the fields to dry or to get winter wheat seed in the furrows in September
before the first freeze. Farmers often work dawn to dusk during planting
season.
 Fertilizing and Watching the Weather
After the crops in the ground, a farmer‟s life typically slows down for
a while. Although there is certainly plenty to keep a farmer busy in terms
of equipment and facility maintenance, fertilizing the crops and keeping an
eye on the weather and pests are the main responsibilities of farmers while
their crops are growing.
 Harvesting
Harvesting is perhaps the most hectic time of the year for farmers.
Sometimes the window for harvesting is just a few days to a week or so,
and farmers have to have all of their equipment and labor lined up and
ready to go. Weather plays a huge role in harvesting, as a hailstorm or an
early cold or warm snap can ruin a harvest. Farmers typically work 12 or
more hour days during harvesting, supervising operations in various fields
and ensuring that crops are getting loaded onto trucks and shipped to
market.
Farmer’s Responsibilities
 Performing manual labor
 Performing maintenance on the farm
 Handling heavy machinery
 Repairing faulty vehicles and machinery
 Managing farming activities
 Overseeing farmworkers
 Devising strategies for harvesting or breeding
 Liaising with clients

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 Most Important and Most Difficult Tasks
Expert farmers built the chart “Managing a Crop Rotation System”
by reaching consensus on the key responsibilities and tasks involved in
managing a crop rotation system. Other expert farmers reviewed their
chart and indicated the ten most important tasks and the ten tasks they
considered most difficult to perform. Tasks are listed in order to most least.
10 Most Important Tasks
1. Maintain crops.
2. Implement production plan.
3. Prepare soils as soon as weather permits
4. Plant crops.
5. Walk fields regularly to observe crops and fields.
6. Review overall farm operation.
7. Draft annual (rotation) plans.
8. Monitor soil and crop conditions.
9. Adjust actions according to field and crop conditions.
10. Identify problems that can be addressed through rotations.
10 Most Difficult Tasks

1. Assess profitability on a whole-farm and crop-by-crop
basis.
2. Maintain crops.
3. Assess whether pest, disease, and weed pressures must be
addressed.
4. Investigate new market opportunities.
5. Review overall farm operation.
6. Review regulations.
7. Analyze weather probabilities.
8. Determine if successes or failures were due to on-farm or
regional factors.
9. Develop collaborations to verify successes and solve
problems.
10. Tweak the crop mix.

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Self – Check 1.1-1
True or False: Write the word True if the statement is correct, otherwise write
False if it is wrong. Use a separate sheet of paper for your
answer.
1. A farmer who raises only crops will be responsible from preparing land for
planting, caring for the crops and harvesting.
2. Rotation plans serve as benchmarks to measure the success of the cropping

season and the rotation.
3. Expert farmers common goals for crop rotation are to provide economic
stability.
4. A farmers monitor the weather sometimes hourly as they implement and

alter their rotation plan.
5. Production and marketing information usually needs to be updated and

cross-checked daily.
6. Harvesting is perhaps the most hectic time of the year for farmers.
7. Delays in soil preparation or planting may cause crop failures due to poor
emergence, runaway weeds, or inadequately broken down cover crops and
require shifts in the crop rotation.
8. The expert farmers emphasize the importance of recording actual cropping

as it happens for later comparison with their initial rotation plan for the
year.
9. Soil and air temperatures did not influence planting and transplanting
decisions.
10. Expert farmers manage their field rotations in the context of their whole
farm systems.

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Answer Key 1.1-1
1. True
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. False
6. True
7. True
8. True
9. False
10. True

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DETERMINING PLACE FOR SAFETY MEASURES
IN LINE WITH FARM OPERATIONS
1. Apply safety measures base on work requirement and farm procedures.
2. Utilize tools and materials in accordance with specifications and

procedures.
3. Identify hazards in workplace and reported in line with farm guidelines.
INTRODUCTION
Many hazards are present in the farm. If the farmers are not aware of
these hazards these may cause injury to their body or may cause diseases and
even death. Farmer should always apply appropriate safety measures while
working in the farm. In this lesson the students with the guidance and
supervision of their teacher should identify farm works that involve the use of
chemicals and hazardous tools and equipment; determine the uses of Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) and determine farm emergency procedures regarding
safety working environment.
HAZARD, RISK AND EXPOSURE IN THE FARM

Agricultural crop production deal with a lot of activities to be done in the
different workplace. While performing these activities we expose ourselves to a lot
of risk. Workplace hazard is a major cause of accident, injury, or harm to a
worker who performs such task. These hazards should be the major concern of all
who are involved in a certain job or work.
It is important to distinguish hazard, risk and exposure when undertaking
risk management.
Hazard is the potential for harm, or adverse effect on an employee„s
health. Anything which may cause injury or ill health to anyone at or near
a workplace is a hazard.
Risk is the likelihood that a hazard will cause injury or ill health to anyone
at or near a workplace. The level of risk increases with the severity of the
hazard and the duration and frequency of exposure.
Exposure occurs when a person comes into contact with a hazard.

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Classes of Hazard
Hazards are classified into five different types. They are:
 Physical – includes floors, stairs, work platforms, steps, ladders, fire,
falling objects, slippery surfaces, manual handling (lifting, pushing,
pulling), excessively loud and prolonged noise, vibration, heat and cold,
radiation, poor lightning, ventilation, air quality.
 Mechanical and/or electrical – includes electricity, machinery,

equipment, pressure vessels, dangerous goods, fork lifts, cranes, hoists
 Chemical – includes chemical substances such as acids or poisons and

those that could lead fire or explosion, like pesticides, herbicides,
cleaning agents, dusts and fumes from various processes such as
welding
 Biological – includes bacteria, viruses, mold, mildew, insects, vermin,

animals
 Psychosocial environment – includes workplace stressors arising from

a variety of sources
Common Hazards in the Farm
Animals – injuries inflicted by animals can include bites, kicks, crushing,

ramming, trampling, and transmission of certain infectious diseases such
as giardia, salmonella, ringworm and leptospirosis
Chemicals – pesticides and herbicides can cause injuries such as burns,

respiratory illness or poisoning
Confined spaces – such as silos, water tanks, milk vats and manure pits
may contain unsafe atmospheres, which can cause poisoning or
suffocation
Electricity – dangers include faulty switches, cords, machinery or

overhead power lines
Heights – falls from ladders, rooftops, silos and windmills are a major
cause of injury
Machinery – hazards include tractors without roll-over protection

structures (ROPS), power take-off (PTO) shafts, chainsaws, augers,
motorbikes and machinery with unguarded moving parts
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Noise pollution – noise from livestock, machinery and guns can affect
your hearing
Vehicles – crashes or falls from motorbikes, two-wheel and quad bikes,

tractors, utes and horses can result in major injuries
Water – drowning can occur in as little as five centimeters of water. Dams,

lakes, ponds, rivers, channels, tanks, drums, and creeks are all hazards.
Young children are particularly at risk
Weather – hazards include sunburn, heat stroke, dehydration and

hypothermia
Farm Emergency Procedures in Working Environment
1. Identify the potential emergencies. The emergencies that may occur on a

crop production farm could include:
Fire Flood Typhoon
Machinery
Electrical shock Snake/Spider bite
entrapment

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Chemical exposure Farm injuries Farm illness
Farm accidents
2. Provide emergency facilities appropriate for the sorts of emergencies that

might occur on the farm (e.g. deluge showers, eye washes, firefighting
equipment, first aid kits).
3. Make sure that the correct equipment is available to contain and handle
any chemical or other dangerous materials spills that might happen.
4. To help minimize the risk of personal injury or property damage in the
event of an emergency, people working on and visiting the farm need to
know and understand the emergency procedures and their responsibilities.
5. Instruct everyone working on the farm in the emergency response
procedures.
6. Everyone should know the location of fire alarms, fire extinguishers and
first aid kits; how and where to contact emergency services; and where to
safely assemble in the event of an emergency.
The following factors may increase risk of injury or illness for farm workers:
1. Age – injury rates are highest among children age 15 and under and adults
over 65.
2. Equipment and Machinery – most farm accidents and fatalities involve
machinery. Proper machine guarding and doing equipment maintenance
according to manufacturer‟s recommendations can help prevent accidents.
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Whether you‟re an expert in farm equipment or not, before you splurge on
a new planter or tractor, we‟re here to remind you of the safety precautions to
take while operating farm equipment. Machinery is one of the top causes of fatal
injuries.
Every time you‟re out on the farm, remember this simple formula:
Safety = Good Working Equipment + Capable and Attentive Operators
While functional equipment is an important part of farm safety, most

accidents actually occur due to distracted, overtired, or unprepared operators.
10 Farm Equipment Safety Tips
Keep these tips in mind to avoid accidents when operating equipment and
machinery on your farm.
1. Read and comply with the manual. Always thoroughly read the manual for
each piece of equipment. Your new tractor may function differently than
your old one, for example. Then, comply with the instructions and rules
2. Follow and keep up with federal and state laws. These laws are in place to
protect both you and the citizens around you, and it‟s best to make sure
you‟re keeping up with changes to avoid fines. For instance, Wisconsin
recently changed its lighting and marking requirements for all Implements of
Husbandry (IoH) to further protect both operators and drivers on public
roads.
3. Always keep your slow-moving-emblem (SMV) clean, visible and properly
mounted. This is an important law. Following it can prevent rear-end
collisions while transporting and potentially save a life. Road safety is so
important.
4. Dress appropriately. An untied shoelace, flowing long hair and stray

threads from an old shirt have, in the past, led to horrendous injuries when
operating farm equipment. Dressing appropriately can mean reducing risk of
such injuries.
5. Ensure you’re well rested. Feeling fatigued when operating machinery can
be dangerous. Make sure you‟re taking breaks from work when you need
rest.
6. Avoid alcohol. Even one drink can affect your ability to operate machinery.
Keep alcohol out of the picture until you‟re done for the day.

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7. Maintain awareness. Stay focused. Be aware of what you are doing and
where you are going.
8. Adjust equipment accordingly. This means keeping all guards, shields and
access doors in place when operating equipment, and making necessary
alterations to equipment to fit operational conditions.
9. Keep children and animals away from working areas. Farms offer a world
of adventure for curious kids. To avoid any disastrous accidents, keep your
child‟s play area separate from your work area. Know where your children
are even when you are mowing the lawn. Don‟t let a split-second accident
impact your child forever.
10. Read up about planter equipment safety. Although operators should bear
in mind similar safety precautions when using planter equipment, it‟s good
to read up about the specifics.
Remember: farm equipment safety starts with you! Know how to properly
use your equipment and keep your farm buildings safe.

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Identification: Common Hazards in the Farm
Direction: Identify the word/s that best describes the statements given below.
Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Injuries inflicted by animals can include bites, kicks, crushing, ramming,

trampling, and transmission of certain infectious diseases such as giardia,
salmonella, ringworm and leptospirosis
2. Pesticides and herbicides can cause injuries such as burns, respiratory

illness or poisoning
3. Injury rates are highest among children age 15 and under and adults over
65.
4. Drowning can occur in as little as five centimeters of water. Dams, lakes,

ponds, rivers, channels, tanks, drums, and creeks are all hazards. Young
children are particularly at risk.
5. Crashes or falls from motorbikes, two-wheel and quad bikes, tractors, Utes
and horses can result in major injuries

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Answer Key 1.1-2
1. Animals
2. Chemicals
3. Age
4. Water
5. Vehicles

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DETERMINING TIME FOR SAFETY MEASURES
IN LINE WITH FARM OPERATIONS
1. Identify time for safety measures in line with farm operations.

2. Apply safety measures in line with farm operations.
MANAGING FARM SAFETY

Developing a Health and Safety Plan
A safe farm is created when everyone takes a role in managing health and
safety issues. A good safety management program can help avoid farm accidents
that are costly, time consuming and stressful for everyone involved.
A health and safety plan should be developed to prove that every
reasonable step was taken to prevent an accident from occurring. Health and
safety plans can be used to prove due diligence in legal matters. Due diligence
means anyone with responsibilities for health and safety takes all reasonable
steps to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring.
A good health and safety plan should include:
1. Hazard Identification
2. Prepare and enforce safe work procedures
3. Train workers in appropriate safe work procedures
4. Monitor workers for safe work procedures and correct unsafe
behavior
5. Have a progressive disciplinary policy to ensure compliance with
safety policies
6. Document the steps of the health and safety plan as proof of due
diligence
When developing a farm health and safety plan, one place to begin is to
assess the safety issues on the farm. Basic ways to assess farm safety are; to
conduct informal inspections of the various work areas and tasks (Refer to Farm
Safety Checklist), discuss safety concerns with workers and others who may
frequent the workplace and consult information on safe industry standards.

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Identify Hazards and the Associated Risks
The process of identifying hazards and assessing the associated risks is
called a hazard control system. A hazard control system should examine job
tasks that involve critical hazards, which are the hazards that could cause
physical harm. The following information on a hazard control system will assist
you in identifying the hazards and putting procedures in place to deal with the
associated risks on your farm.
A hazard is any situation, activity, procedure, piece of
equipment/machinery or animal that may cause injury or harm to a
person.
Hazards can exist in many areas on the farm. These areas are:
Work environments (light, noise, rain, heat, sun)
Substances (chemicals, manure, fuels, dust)
Workplace layout (work space, confined space)
Work organization (unnecessary handling)
Machinery and equipment
Farm animals
Heights (silos and lofts)
Electricity
Gases (silos, manure pits, exhaust fumes)
Working Alone or in Isolated Places
The following steps are a practical and effective way of controlling hazards:
Step 1: Identify the Hazard
All farm tasks, equipment and substances should be examined. When
listing hazards use:
Information from past accidents, near accidents and other
experiences
Information from your family, workers, neighbors
Product literature and information from suppliers
Consult best industry practices
Use your sense of sight, smell, touch and hearing to identify hazards
Closely examine areas or activities where children or visitors may be
present
Step 2: Assess the Risk
Risk is the chance that an existing hazard may actually cause harm or
injury.
Risk assessment mainly depends on two factors
The likelihood of an incident - Is it likely or unlikely to occur?
The severity of the incident - Could it cause death, serious injury, or
minor injury?
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To assess the risk of a hazard hurting someone, ask questions like:
How many people come in contact with the hazard?
How often?
How seriously could someone be harmed?
How quickly could a dangerous situation come up if something goes
wrong?
This will help you to decide which hazards should be taken care of
immediately. Also, you can use this information to help you decide what to
inspect, when to carry them out and how often. The risk also depends on factors
such as the physical and mental abilities of the individual (e.g. young operator),
the weather and terrain (e.g. mud on a wet road), how the equipment is used (e.g.
working on uneven or hilly terrain) and the knowledge and skills of those
performing the work.
Step 3: Eliminate or Control the Hazard

There are several ways to control a hazard. Pick the way(s) that is
reasonable and practical for the circumstances you face.
1. Eliminate hazards posed by equipment, animals, and the environment if
at all possible. You could, for example, get rid of a faulty machine, sell a
bull that is difficult to handle, put hilly terrain into pastureland rather
than cultivate it.
2. Substitute something safer by using a different machine, material or work

practice that poses less risk to perform the same task. For example, you
could substitute a safer chemical for a hazardous chemical, or always use
your safest tractor (a tractor equipped with rollover protection) in steep
terrain to minimize the risk of a rollover.
3. Use engineering/design controls when it‟s not possible to eliminate

hazards or substitute safer materials or machinery. Engineered controls
are PTO and auger guards, rollover protective structures (ROPS) and brake
locks. Design controls that isolate the worker/family from the hazard
including childproof locks on pesticide sheds, fenced safe play areas away
from the immediate work environment and locating grain bins away from
electrical lines.
4. Protect the workers if other controls are inadequate. Protect workers

through training, supervision, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
For example, you should supervise new workers until you‟re sure they are
competent to deal with hazardous situations. Use and provide proper
clothes and respirator protection for handling dangerous chemicals or
biohazards. Ensure someone at the worksite is trained to provide first aid.

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The most desirable step in making a farm environment safe is to eliminate
the hazard. To adequately control hazards in many situations, however, several
different types of controls may be needed.
Hierarchy of Controls
Remove hazard at source e.g. Cull a

Eliminate
cross bull
Use other procedures or equipment

Substitute with less
Order of Importance
e.g. Select a new bull considering

hazardous risk
temperament
Engineering Controls
Modify, repair work procedure e.g. Use
/Safe Work Procedures
approved livestock handling
that reduce the risk
equipment
Wear hearing protection, masks,

Personal Protective
goggles, gloves, etc. e.g. Provide Safety
Equipment (PPE)
footwear
Implement/monitor Use Safety Management Tools e.g.

controls Monthly inspection checklists
Figure 3.1 Hierarchies of Controls

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Enumeration:
1. What are the areas in the farm where hazards exist?
2. What are the steps of practical and effective way of controlling hazards?

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Answer Key 1.1-3
1. Hazards can exist in many areas on the farm. These areas are:
 Work environments (light, noise, rain, heat, sun)

 Substances (chemicals, manure, fuels, dust)
 Workplace layout (work space, confined space)
 Work organization (unnecessary handling)
 Machinery and equipment
 Farm animals
 Heights (silos and lofts)
 Electricity
 Gases (silos, manure pits, exhaust fumes)
 Working Alone or in Isolated Places
2. Practical steps and effective way of controlling hazards
1. Identify the hazards

2. Assess the risk
3. Eliminate or control the hazard

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PREPARING APPROPRIATE TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND
OUTFITS IN LINE WITH JOB REQUIREMENTS
1. Prepare appropriate tools, equipment and outfits in line with job

requirements.
2. Identify appropriate tools, equipment and outfits in line with job

requirements.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn to protect farm workers from

injury. The Occupational Health and Safety Act require workers to wear personal
protective equipment based on the hazards that they are exposed to. Employers
must also ensure that workers are trained in the proper use and care of PPE and
that the worker wears the equipment properly.
It is the responsibility of the employer to:

1) Either provide the necessary equipment; or,
2) Have workers provide any necessary equipment themselves as a condition
of employment.
Types of Personal Protective Equipment
Please consult the label or material safety data sheets (MSDS) for information
regarding personal protective equipment to be worn when handling chemicals or
pesticides. Suppliers of chemicals or pesticides should be able to provide current
labels or MSDS sheets.
 Head Protection - Tasks where there is a risk of falling objects or working

on/under equipment could result in a head injury. Wear head protection,
such as safety hats.
 Eye/Face Protection - Welding, grinding, pesticide mixing are examples of

tasks where eye or face injury may result. Safety glasses, goggles or face
shield should be worn depending on the task.
 Foot Protection - Working around animals, heavy objects, in the woods,

farm chemicals could result in foot injuries. Wear footwear such as steel

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toed boots when working with heavy objects or animals; use rubber or
neoprene boots when using farm chemicals, leather footwear will absorb
the chemical. Use chainsaw safety boots when working in the woods.
 Hand Protection - Tasks where there is a danger of cuts, scrapes, bruises

or chemical contact, use the appropriate gloves for the task. When working
with chemicals use a chemical resistant glove or the type of glove
recommended by the label/MSDS sheets. Use gloves when handling
infected animals.
 Lung Protection - Silos gases, grain bins, manure storage, chemical

application could all result in lung damage. The respiratory equipment
used should match the hazard present. For example; use dust masks in
dusty situations such as confinement barns or grain storage; use a
respirator with chemical control cartridge mask as required by label
instructions when dealing with pesticides; self-contained breathing
apparatus where manure or silo gases are present. Ensure that workers
know how to use, clean, maintain and are “fit tested” for the approved
respirator equipment.
 Hearing Protection - Noise that exceeds 85 decibels. The rule of thumb is

that if you can‟t hear another person speaking when standing at arm‟s
length from them, ear protection should be worn. Hearing protection
requirements are determined by the sound level and the time exposed to
the noise. The damage resulting from over exposure may not be noticed as
the effects may not be experienced
until later in life. Damage from noise exposure is not reversible so wear
appropriately rated hearing protection suited for the tasks being
performed.
MACHINERY AND TOOL SAFETY
Machines; no farm can function without them. They save valuable time
and are essential to agricultural productivity. They also represent an ever-present
danger to the people who operate them. There are a host of hazards that makes
agricultural machinery the leading cause of injury and death on farms.
Safe machinery operation primarily depends on how you operate the
machine. Machines are inanimate objects; they cannot think, reason, or adapt to
meet the needs of people. The responsibility for machinery safety rests with you.
Just as we are told to drive defensively when operating an automobile, machine
operators should always be thinking ahead and anticipating potential hazards.
When examining machinery and workshop areas take notice of the
common hazards associated with the equipment and tools on farms. Train your
workers to use extra caution when working with identified hazardous areas of
equipment.

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Common Hazards Associated with Machinery:
1. Pinch points are areas where two or more parts move together with at
least one part moving in a circle. The areas where drive belts contact
pulleys or sprockets mesh with chains are prime examples of pinch points.
2. Crush points are hazards involving two components moving toward each
other. Examples of crush-point hazards are the raising and lowering
equipment with a three-point hitch, components that are moved by
hydraulic cylinders and the areas between the tractor and machinery when
hitching or turning.
3. Wrap (entanglement) point hazards pertain to any exposed rotating

component. Wrap-point hazards include any type of rotating shaft or
driveline. PTO drivelines are prime examples of wrapping or entanglement
hazards.
4. Pull-in point hazards involve mechanisms designed to take in crops or

other materials for processing. They include combine headers, windrow
pickups, forage chopper headers, and grinders.
5. Shear and cutting point hazards are areas where two parts move across
one another or one moves across a stationary object. Windrower cutter
bars and grain augers are examples of cutting and shear points.
6. Thrown objects present another type of machine hazard. Metal, glass,

wire, sticks, or other materials may be picked up by a machine and
propelled with extreme force. Rotary mowers are good examples of
machines capable of throwing objects.
7. Burn point hazards are associated with tractors and self-propelled and
pull-type machinery. Hot mufflers, engine blocks, pipes, and hot fluids are
examples of burn points.
8. Stored energy hazards are present in pressurized systems such as

hydraulics, compressed air, and springs. The sudden or unsuspected
pressurization or depressurization of these systems can result in crushing
and other types of accidents, depending on the use of the system. High-
pressure leaks are also forms of stored energy hazards.
Machinery Maintenance
Repairs and maintenance to farm machinery, equipment and associated
workshop tasks are necessary to ensure optimum machinery performance and
efficiency; however, these tasks are among the most frequent causes of farm
injuries. Numerous accidents occur because operators attempt to make repairs or

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adjustments while a machine was running. Others have been injured or killed by
being crushed when equipment fell while they were working underneath it.
Take the time to identify potential hazards and develop safe procedures for
workshop tasks, paying particular attention to the training and supervision of
young and inexperienced workers.
General Safety Precaution:

Develop safe procedures for working around all machinery; begin by
putting the following guidelines in place:
Read and follow all safety procedures in the manufacturer‟s manual.

Turn off the machine and take the key before making any repairs or
adjustments.
Block raised hydraulic equipment. Do not depend on hydraulic systems to
keep the implement or attachment in a raised position.
Ensure adequate working space for the job
Provide and use appropriate personal protective equipment
Check to ensure there is sufficient lighting and ventilation
Keep walkways and exits clear
Maintain required firefighting and first aid equipment in the work area.
Ensure fuel, compressed air, electrical or other services are safely installed
and maintained.
Modify machinery considered hazardous or remove it from service if it
cannot be made safe to operate.
Ensure guarding is safely replaced after maintenance jobs are completed.
Have guards designed and fitted for older machinery and newly purchased
used machinery.
Guarding & Warning Signs

Modern farm machinery is factory equipped with a variety of safety
features, including guards, shields, and warning signs designed to reduce
injuries. Needless injuries and deaths occur because safety guards are removed,
broken, or torn off during operation. Take the time to inspect your machinery for
missing or damaged safety guards and warning signs. If guards or warning signs
are missing or damaged, repair or replace them before using the machine.
A guard may be any shield, cover, casing, or physical or electronic barrier,

intended to prevent contact between a hazardous machine part and any part of a
person or a person's clothing. All moving parts of machinery should be
guarded. Manufacturers of new machinery and equipment are legally required to
ensure dangerous parts are safely guarded so that operators and others are
protected from injury.
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General Safety Precautions
Ensure machinery guards
are maintained to manufacturer's specification
are not removed until the machine is stopped and isolated with a tagged
lock-out switch, and all sources neutralized, e.g. pressure in the hydraulic,
or low pressure gas (LPG) line
are always in place on dangerous parts of machinery
are conveniently placed so that users, operators and service and
maintenance people are less likely to remove them permanently
are strong and durable enough for the machine part they cover
protect users, operators and bystanders against burns caused by hot parts
Hand and Power Tools

General Precautions
Use the correct tool for the job.
Keep tools in good condition. Handles should be tight and free from defect.
Cutting tools should be kept sharp. Wedges and punches should be free
from "mushroom heads".
Use and maintain power tools according to their instructions.
Make sure power tools are properly grounded or are double insulated.
Never cut the three-prong plug off or use a two prong adapter.
Switch off and unplug power tools before changing blades or servicing and
repairing.
Wear clothing with no strings or loose ends to catch on things.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), such as glasses,
goggles, dust masks, face shields, hearing protection, etc.
Keep bystanders at a safe distance.
Keep all guards and shields in place. Learn to use a "push stick" with table
saws.
Unplug and put tools away after use. Consider locking out power tools to
prevent others from using them without permission, especially young
children.
Blocking is mandatory on all loadable, freewheeling farm equipment.
TRACTOR SAFETY
Tractor Maintenance
Regular maintenance of farm tractors can prevent hazardous incidents in
the field and in the work shop; however, it is well documented that individuals
can be killed or seriously injured while performing simple maintenance tasks and
repairs to farm tractors.

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When planning tractor maintenance;
Check that the right equipment is available for the work being
completed.
Ensure workers are experienced and trained to do the task.
Ensure workers are knowledgeable in safe procedures.
Ensure workers are aware of the dangers in performing
maintenance work in the field.
Prevent accidental start-up.
General Precautions
The following general precautions can help reduce the risk of
accidents during maintenance procedures.
Routinely check brakes, clutches and drives, according to the
manual
Ensure steering, exhaust system and brakes are in top condition
Stop the motor before refueling, servicing or greasing
Never remove or replace belts while pulleys are under power
Keep steps and working platforms free of grease and oil to avoid
slips and falls
If the engine overheats, allow time for it to cool off before removing
the radiator cap
Operating a Tractor
Constant vigilance is required when operating or working with tractors and
other mechanized equipment.
Hazardous areas include:
moving mechanical parts;
raised hydraulic cylinders,
climatic conditions,
uneven terrain, and
by-standers
A key procedure for preventing tractor accidents is operator training and the
establishment of safe procedures for tasks such as hitching external equipment.
Children on or visiting farms are often at risk of being injured by

machinery. Minimize the risks, teach your children about safety on the
farm and restrict them from areas where moving machinery is pre sent
and operating.

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TRACTOR SAFETY
General Precautions
Read and follow all safety procedures in the manufacturer's

manual.
Following are a number of suggestions for improving tractor operator safety:

Ensure an approved cab or roll-over protective structure (ROPS) is installed
Install and use a seatbelt on tractors with ROPS
If there is a risk from falling objects, install a fall-on protective structure
(FOPS)
Keep all guards in place, including the power take-off (PTO)
Wear hearing protection, and remember, not all tractor cabs are sound
proof
Follow safe maintenance and jacking procedures
Ensure the operator is properly trained for each type of tractor work
Always mount and dismount on a tractor's left side-to avoid controls,
where possible
Adjust the seat so all controls are safely and comfortably within reach
Operate the self-starter from the operator position only
When Driving the Tractor
Drive at speeds slow enough to retain control over unexpected events

Seat belt use is recommended
Reduce speed before turning or applying brakes
Watch out for ditches, logs, rocks, depressions and embankments
On steep slopes, without a trailed implement, reverse up the slope for
greater safety
Engage the clutch gently at all times, especially when going uphill or
towing
Descend slopes cautiously in low gear, using the motor as a brake
Never mount or dismount from a moving tractor
Ensure the park brake is on and operating effectively before dismounting
Take short breaks regularly when working long hours
Never attach implements unless the PTO shaft is guarded
When Towing Implements
Ensure all guards on towed implements are in place before operating

Fit attachments according to the manufacturer's instructions
Always attach implements to the draw bar or to the mounting points
provided by the manufacturer

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Regularly check safety pins on towed lift-wing or folding implements, to
ensure they are not worn
Never hitch above the center line of the rear axle, around the axle housing
or to the top link pin
Never adjust or work on implements while they are in motion
When parking, always lower the three-point hitch and towed implement
When connecting or removing an implement, position yourself to avoid a
crushing hazard.

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Enumeration:
1. What are the common hazards associated with machinery?
2. What are the types of Personal Protective Equipment? Give at least 2

examples for each type.

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Answer Key 1.1-4
1. Common hazards associated with machinery
 Pinch point
 Crush point
 Wrap (entanglement) point
 Pull-in point
 Shear and cutting point
 Thrown objects
 Burn point
 Stored energy hazard
2. Personal Protective Equipment
a. Head protection
 Hat
 Hard hat
b. Eye/Face Protection
 Face shield
 Goggle
c. Foot protection
 Rubber boots
 Steel toe footwear
d. Hand protection
 Rubber gloves
 Metal mesh gloves
e. Lung Protection
 Chemical cartridge respirators
 Powered air purifying respirators
f. Hearing Protection
 Earmuffs
 Pre-molded earplugs

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Facilitate
Learning
Session

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EVIDENCE PLAN
Competency
Organic Agriculture Production NC II
standard:
Unit of
Apply Safety Measures in Farm Operations
competency:
Ways in which evidence will be collected:
The evidence must show that the trainee…
Third party Report

Demonstration &
Observation &
Questioning
Questioning
Portfolio
Written
1. Work tasks are identified in line with
  
farm operations
2. Place for safety measures are determined  


in line with farm operations
3. Time for safety measures are determined

in line with farm operations   
4. Appropriate tools, materials and outfits

are prepared in line with job   
requirements
5. Work tasks are identified in line with
farm operations   

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TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
Objectives/
Percentage
Content Knowledge Comprehension Application
of test
area/Topics
1. Identifying work
tasks in line 20%
10% 10%
with farm
operations
2. Determining
place for safety
measures in line 15% 15% 30%
with farm
operations
3. Determining
time for safety
measures in line 10% 10% 10% 30%
with farm
operations
4. Preparing
appropriate
tools, equipment
10% 10% 20%
and outfits in
line with job
requirements
TOTAL 45% 45% 10% 100%

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ITEM ANALYSIS
Objectives/Content # of test
Knowledge Comprehension Application
area/Topics item
1. Identifying work
tasks in line 4
2 2
with farm
operations
2. Determining
place for safety
measures in line 3 3 6
with farm
operations
3. Determining
time for safety
measures in line 2 2 2 6
with farm
operations
4. Preparing
appropriate
tools, equipment
2 2 4
and outfits in
line with job
requirements
TOTAL 9 9 2 20 Items

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Written Test
Name:___________________________ Date:_________________
Score:___________
Direction: Select and encircle the best answer.

I. Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the following is the role of a farmer?

a. Planning
b. Planting
c. Harvesting
d. All of the above
2. The biggest part of the job of a modern farmer.

a. Planting
b. Fertilizing
c. Planning
d. Harvesting
3. The busy time for farmers.

a. Planning
b. Planting
c. Fertilizing
d. Harvesting
4. Which of the following is the topmost important task of a farmer?

a. Plant crops
b. Maintain crops
c. Review overall farm operations
d. Implement production plan
5. Anything which may cause injury or ill health to anyone at or in a

workplace. .
a. Risk
b. Hazard
c. Exposure
d. Danger
6. It occurs when a person comes into contact with a hazard.

a. Risk
b. Hazard
c. Exposure
d. Danger
7. A hazard that includes bacteria, viruses, mold, mildew, insects, vermin
and animals.
a. Biological
b. Physical
c. Mechanical
d. Chemical

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8. Which of the following is a farm equipment safety tips?
a. Read and comply with the manual
b. Follow and keep up with federal and state laws.
c. Dress appropriately.
d. All of the above
9. A type of hazards that includes floors, stairs, work platforms, steps,

ladders, fire, falling objects, slippery surfaces, manual handling,
excessively loud and prolonged noise, ventilation and air quality.
a. Biological
b. Physical
c. Mechanical
d. Chemical
10. The following are farm equipment safety tips; EXCEPT:

a. Read and comply with the manual
b. Dress appropriately
c. Drink alcohol
d. Maintain awareness
11. A good health and safety plan should include:

a. Hazard identification
b. Prepare and enforce safe work procedures
c. Train workers for a safe work procedure
d. All of the above
12. Which of the following question should be ask to assess the risk of a
hazard hurting someone?
a. How many people come in contact with the hazard?
b. How seriously could someone be harmed?
c. How often?
d. All of the above
13. What is the practical and effective way of controlling hazards?

a. Identify hazards
b. Assess the risk
c. Eliminate and control hazard
d. All of the above
14. Refers to any situation, activity, procedure, piece of equipment,

machinery or animal that may cause injury or harm to a person.
a. Risk
b. Hazard
c. Damage
d. Impairment
15. It is worn to protect farm workers from injury.

a. Personal Property Equipment
b. Personality Protective Equipment
c. Personal Protective Equipment
d. Property Protective Equipment

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16. Safe machinery operation primarily depends on how you operate the
machine.
a. True
b. False
c. Maybe
d. Don‟t Know
17. The following are common hazards associated with machinery;

EXCEPT:
a. Pinch points
b. Wrap point
c. Crush point
d. Pen point
18. Which of the following factor is to be consider when planning tractor

maintenance?
a. Ensure workers are experienced and trained to do the task
b. Ensure workers are knowledgeable in safe procedures
c. Prevent accidental start-up
d. All of the above
19. What would you do to eliminate or control the hazard?

a. Get rid of a faulty machine
b. Substitute a safer chemical for a hazardous chemical
c. Design controls that isolate the worker from the hazard
d. All of the above
20. How would you develop a good health and safety plan?
a. Identify hazards
b. Prepare and enforce safe work procedure
c. Train workers in appropriate safe work procedures
d. All of the above

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Answer Key
1. D
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. B
6. A
7. A
8. D
9. B
10. C
11. D
12. D
13. D
14. B
15. C
16. A
17. D
18. D
19. D
20. D

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QUESTIONING TOOL
Questions to probe the candidate’s underpinning Satisfactory

knowledge response
Extension/Reflection Questions Yes No
1. What are the responsibilities of the farmers?  

2. What are the most difficult tasks of the farmers?  
Safety Questions
3. Why is there a need to monitor the performance of the  

field, crop and the farm as a whole?
4. What is the importance of knowing different hazards  
in the farm?
Contingency Questions
5. What would you do to control hazards?  

6. How would you protect your workers from hazards?  
Job Role/Environment Questions  
7. What are the farm equipment safety tips?  
8. what are the types of personal protective equipment or  
PPE?
Rules and Regulations  
9. What are the farm emergency procedures in working  
environment?
10. What are the general precautions that can help  
reduce the risk of accidents during maintenance
procedures?
The candidate’s underpinning  Satisfactory  Not

knowledge was: Satisfactory

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Expected Answer for Questioning Tool
Questions to probe the candidate’s underpinning Satisfactory
knowledge response
Extension/Reflection Questions Yes No
1.
 Performing manual labor
 Performing maintenance on the farm
 Handling heavy machinery
 Repairing faulty vehicles and machinery  
 Managing farming activities
 Overseeing farmworkers
 Devising strategies for harvesting or breeding
 Liaising with clients
2.
 Assess profitability on a whole-farm and crop-by-crop
basis.
 Maintain crops.
 Assess weather pest, disease, and weed pressures must
be addressed.
 Investigate new market opportunities.
 Review overall farm operation.
 
 Review regulations.
 Analyze weather probabilities.
 Determine if successes or failures were due to on-farm
or regional factors.
 Develop collaborations to verify successes and solve
problems.
 Tweak the crop mix.
Safety Questions
3. Farmers should record the performance of their farm as a  

whole to show how their plans have worked and evolved.
This is not just to solve problems in the current season,
but also to observe, learn and collect ideas and data for
future seasons.
4. If the farmers are not aware of the hazards in the farm,
 
these may cause injury to their body or may cause
diseases and even death. Farmer should always apply
appropriate safety measures while working in the farm.

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Contingency Questions
5. The following steps are a practical and effective way of  

controlling hazards:
 Identify the hazard
 Assess the risk
 Eliminate or control the hazard
6. Protects workers through trainings, supervision, and  

personal protective equipment (PPE).
Job Role/Environment Questions  

7.  
 Read and comply with the manual
 Follow and keep up with federal and state laws
 Always keep your slow-moving-emblem (SMV) clean,
visible and properly mounted
 Dress appropriately
 Ensure you‟re well rested
 Avoid alcohol
 Maintain awareness
 Adjust equipment accordingly
 Keep children and animals away from working areas
 Read up about planter equipment safety
8.  
 Head protection
 Eye/face protection
 Foot protection
 Hand protection
 Lung protection
 Hearing protection
Rules and Regulations  

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9.  
 Identify the potential emergencies.
 Provide emergency facilities appropriate for the sorts of
emergencies that might occur on the farm
 Make sure that the correct equipment is available
 To help minimize the risk of personal injury or property
damage in the event of an emergency, people working
on and visiting the farm need to know and understand
the emergency procedures and their responsibilities.
 Instruct everyone working on the farm in the
emergency response procedures.
 Everyone should know the location of fire alarms, fire
extinguishers and first aid kits
10.
 
 Routinely check brakes, clutches and drives, according
to the manual
 Ensure steering, exhaust system and brakes are in top
condition
 Stop the motor before refueling, servicing or greasing
 Never remove or replace belts while pulleys are under
power
 Keep steps and working platforms free of grease and oil
to avoid slips and falls
 If the engine overheats, allow time for it to cool off
before removing the radiator cap
The candidate’s underpinning  Satisfactory  Not

knowledge was: Satisfactory

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ENHANCED COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIALS

Sector: AGRI - FISHERY

Qualification: ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NC II

Unit of Competency: APPLY SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS

Module Title: APPLYING SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS

Learning Outcome 1: Apply Safety Measure in farm Operations

PLAN TRAINING SESSION . . . . . . . 4

INFORMATION SHEET 1.1-1 Identifying Work Tasks in Line with

INFORMATION SHEET 1.1-2 Determining Place for

INFORMATION SHEET 1.1-3. Determining Time for

INFORMATION SHEET 1.1-4. Preparing Appropriate Tools,

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Please answer the following instrument according to the characteristics

Education and general Highest Educational Attainment

Age Your age: ______________

Physical ability 1. Disabilities (if any) _____________________

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Previous learning List down training programs and training

Training level completed Qualification and NC level

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b. Kinesthetic - described as the students in the classroom,

c. Auditory- a learner who has the ability to remember

d. Activist - Learns by having a go

e. Reflector - Learns most from activities where they can

f. Theorist - Learns most when ideas are linked to existing

g. Pragmatist - Learns most from learning activities that are

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Name: _____________________________________ Date: _______________________

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The unit of competency, Apply Safety Measures in Farm Operations is one of

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Performance Criteria Checklist

Learning Outcome Summary

In our efforts to standardize

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No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code

Use farm tools and Using farm tools and AGR321202

Perform estimation and Performing estimation AGR321203

Develop and update Developing and update TRS311201

Performing record AGR321205

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UNIT OF COMPETENCY : APPLY SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM

MODULE TITLE : APPLYING SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM

NOMINAL DURATION: 20 hrs.

 Safety measures is applied based on work requirement and farm procedures

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1. Work tasks are identified in line with farm operations

Name: _______________ Date: _