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FOOD (FISH)
PROCESSING
MODULE 9
PARTICIPATE IN IMPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL
PRACTICES AT WORK

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

Food (Fish) Processing – Grade 7
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Food (Fish) Processing
Module 9
PARTICIPATE IN IMPROVING
ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES
AT WORK

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

What I Need to Know ………......................................... 1

What I Know ………......................................... 2
Lesson 1: Participate in Improving Environmental Practices

At Work …………...……………………….. 5

What’s In ……………………………………. 5
What’s New ……………………………………. 5
What Is It ……………………………………. 6
What’s More ………......................................... 13
What I Have Learned ………......................................... 14
What Can I Do ………......................................... 14
Assessment ………......................................... 15
Additional Activities ………......................................... 18
Answer Key ………......................................... 19
References ………......................................... 20
 Introductory Message

For the Learner

Hooray!!!! Congratulations and welcome to the last module. Again, always

remember that the basis for living in this wonderful world is the ability to start for
survival. Unless you have fully and clearly understood what awaits on you. You are
generally in the position to judge situation on the quality of life, achievement and
acquisition that you’ve been dreaming about for a long period of time. Thus, one
needs someone to realize it.
Philosophers really believed that the absorption of invaluable and applicable
things in the daily living has no ending. It is always infinite and it really needs strong
determination, courage and eagerness to be on the right track.
This module provides important information towards reaching your goals in
your life because;

1. It helps you understand the importance of participating in improving your

environmental practices especially during calamity.
2. It adds essential knowledge on the different calamities with necessary
precautions.
3. It guides you when you encounter the different calamities in the future.
 In this module, you are guided with a set of learning icons that will help you
understand the underlying principles of Food (fish) processing.

1. What I Need to Know – the icon used to introduce the learning

objectives in this module.
2. What I Know – the icon used to test what you have learned in this
module.
3. What’s In – the icon used to connect your previous learning with the
new lesson.
4. What’s New – the icon used to introduce new lesson through an
activity, situation or activity.
5. What is It – the icon that will help you discover and understand food
(fish) processing concepts.
6. What’s More – the icon that will help enrich your learnings of food(fish)
concepts.
7. What I Have Learned – the icon that will help you process what you
have learned in the lesson.
8. What I Can Do – the icon that allows you to apply what you have
learned into real-life situations.
9. Assessment – the icon that evaluates your level of mastery in
achieving the learning objectives.
10. Additional Activities – the icon that enhance your learning and
improves your mastery of the lesson.
 This module will help give you all the essentials needed in your food (fish)
processing journey.

What I need to know

We encountered different environmental issues such as fires, floods pollution

and many more. It could be natural destructions or manmade cause by chemical
spilled, deforestations or even overfishing. In the midst of these destructions, helping
one another is a must. This is the best remedy or step that we could do to overcome
it.

There are emergencies that really requires “bayanihan”. Planning ways in

managing and handling natural resources need participation that is beneficial in our
community and in ourselves, it shows also our sense of belongingness.

After reading this module, you should be able to:

LO3. Participate in improving environmental practices at work

(TLE_AFFP9-12OS-0i-j-4)

1. Explain environmental hazards

2. Discuss the environmental risk, hazards and incidents can be prevented

and controlled

3. Plan ways in managing and utilizing resources in the environment

4. Suggest ways to avoid wastage

5. Observe rehabilitation procedures.

In going through this module, please be patient in reading, analyzing and

answering all the exercises.

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 What I Know

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which of the following options below is environmental hazards that refers to a

sudden rise in the water level of a stream to a peak from which the water level
recedes at a slower rate?

A. Fire C. Chemical spill

B. Flood D. Red tide

2. Which of the following refers to rapid oxidation with evolution of light and heat?

A. Flood C. Fire

B. Chemical spill D. Red tide

3. Which of the following is an environmental hazard caused by contamination of

food with biological and chemical contaminants?

A. Chemical spill C. Flood

B. Fire D. Food poisoning

4. Which of the following is usually happens during laboratory work wherein students
come in contact with poisonous/dangerous chemicals?

A. Chemical spill C. Food poisoning

B. Electrical blackout D. Pollution

5. Which of the following options refers to the discoloration of bodies of water due to
the presence of an extremely enormous amount of “bloom” of a group called
dinoflagellates which are toxic?

A. Pollution C. Flood

B. Fire D. Red tide

6. What should be done as a response during pollution?

A. Clean up coastal areas

B. Boil water for consumption

C. Provide warning signs or posters in affected areas

D. All of the above

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7. What mitigation or preparedness should be made in case of power interruption?

A. Hang the flashlight C. Both A and B

B. Always ready a gas lamp or a candle D. None of these

8. Which of the following options below should be done during chemical spills?

A. Vacate the room

B. Inform proper authorities

C. Avoid throwing water or touching the chemicals with bare hands

D. All of these

9. What Presidential Decree (PD) is the fire code of the Philippines containing salient
provisions on death and injury to persons and loss damage to property?

A. PD 9003 C. PD 1185

B. PD 8550 D. PD 9155

10. Which of the following options below refers to the release of a liquid petroleum
hydrocarbon into the environment due to human activity?

A. Spill C. Debris

B. Flood D. Pollution

11. Which of the following options is an interruption of normal source of electrical

power?

A. Mitigation C. Chemical spill

B. Electrical blackout D. Rehabilitation phase

12.The following options below are Preparedness and Mitigation of chemical spill
except?

A. Keep safe storage of chemicals.

B. Precaution when handling chemicals.

C. Educate students on proper handling of chemicals.

D. Just put chemicals everywhere since you know how to handle it.

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13. What is caused by the pollutants thrown into the ocean like seaweeds, marine
liter, spills, fertilizers, pesticides from irrigation and others?

A. Red tide C. Pollution

B. Clean up D. Fire

14. Which of the following options is a contamination of food with biological

contaminants such as bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites?

A. Food spoilage C. Food safety

B. Food contamination D. Food poisoning

15. Which of the following is not part of the group?

A. Chemical spill C. Pollution

B. Debris D. Fire

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Lesson Participate in Improving

1 Environmental Practices at Work

What’s In

Let us see if you have really understood our previous topic.

What to do: Give at least three safety measures in handling food.
Write your answers in your activity notebook.

1.___________________________
2.___________________________
3.___________________________

What’s New

Directions: Identify the different environmental hazards. Choose your answer from
the wordpool below by writing the letter of the correct answer in your activity
notebook.

A. Red tide B Fire C. Pollution D. Flood

B.
C.

____ _____ ______ ____

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 What is It

What you have seen on the pictures are different environmental hazards.

Environmental Hazards- are the state of events which has the potentials to
threatened the surroundings natural environment and affect people’s health

1. Flood is defined as a rise, usually brief, in the water level in a stream to a peak
from which the water level recedes at a slower rate.

Safety Precautions Before the Flood

1. Ensure that you understand the dangers of flood properly.

2. Know the flood history of your area.

3. Make a mental note of the nearest high ground to your place.

4. Understand the warning message, the impacts of major, moderate or minor

flooding to your area and which areas are vulnerable to the different degrees of
flooding.

5. In times of bad weather, always listen to official warnings issued by local

authorities.

6. Prepare a flood emergency kit.

7. Prepare and discuss with other members of the community, the details of a
local hazard map.
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 8. Indicate the flood path and the sequences of flooding in the area.

9. Evacuation plans should be made in advance. Each member of the family

must be given specific role and responsibility in case of evacuation.

10. If your community has boats, make sure they are well maintained and
properly tied up to a tree or other permanent object. Emergency workers may
assist people in flooded areas. You may be able to help them.

11. Try to avoid walking through the flooded area. Flooding may have caused
familiar places to change since flood waters often erode roads and walkways.
Flood debris may hide animals and broken bottles and sharp steel ends.

12. If you must walk through a flooded area, stay on firm ground. Standing water
may be electrically charged from underground or downed power lines. Check
them.

13. Do not touch any damp electrical sockets or turn on the electricity if the house
had been flooded until it has been checked and dried up for some time.

What to Do After the Flood?

1. Inform your neighbors that you are returning home and obtain advice before
making a decision.

2. Roads may still be closed because they have been damaged or are still
covered by water. If you happen to come across such road with stop signs please
avoid these roads and find another way.

3. Keep listening to the radio for news. Additional flooding or flash flood may
occur.

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2. FIRE

Fire is frequently referred to as rapid oxidation with the evolution of light and
heat. It is the result of chemical combination of materials (fuel) with oxygen in the
presence of enough heat.

Classes of Fire

Class A. It is a freely burning fire in ordinary combustible

materials

Class B. It is caused by a flammable liquid such as oils,

spirits and petroleum products.

Class C. The fire involves energized electrical equipment

Class D. This is a metal fire (Magnesium, Titanium)

Class E. This is a nuclear fire.

Class K. This is a kitchen fire.

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What is Presidential Decree (PD) 1185?

PD 1185 is the fire code of the Philippines containing these salient provisions;

WHEREAS, death and injury to persons and loss damage to property by fire
have reached alarming proportion that the economic and social gains of the
society are being continually undermined;

WHEREAS, in order to effect a meaningful reduction of the alarming fire

losses, there is a need to develop national consciousness and involvement of all
persons in the prevention and suppression of fires;

WHEREAS, fire prevention and suppression require the adoption of uniform

fire safety standards, the incorporation of fire safety construction and provision of
protective and safety devices in buildings and structures;

WHEREAS, there is an urgent need for an agency primarily responsible for

the implementation and coordination of the activities of all sectors of society on
fire safety, prevention and suppression;

WHEREAS, in order to effectively implement all efforts to minimize the

occurrences of fires and their destructive effects, full financial, equipment and
personnel support by the government and the private sector is necessary;

3. CHEMICAL SPILL (Hazard of Laboratory Work)

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 One of the hazards of laboratory work is chemical spill. It becomes hazardous
when students come in contact with poisonous or dangerous chemicals.

Preparedness and Mitigation

1. Take precaution when handling chemicals.

2. Educate students on proper handling of chemicals.

3. Keep safe storage of chemicals.

4. Dispose chemicals properly.

5. Use gloves and mask when handling chemicals.

6. Close drawers of storage cabinet.

7. Maintain a stable environment.

8. Strengthen laboratory capabilities.

9. Provide fire extinguishers.

Responses (What to do during chemical spills)

1. Vacate the room.

2. Avoid throwing water or touching the chemicals with bare hands.

3. Inform proper authorities.

4. Cover nose with wet cloth then transfer casualty to a safer place.

5. Give milk and starch for ingested chemical.

6. Ensure adequate air circulation around the victim.

7. Call 117 0r local counterparts for paramedic

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Electrical Blackout

It is an interruption of normal source of electrical power.

Preparedness and Mitigations

1. Hang the flash light.

2. Prepare ready a gas lamp or a candle.

Response (What to do during electrical blackout?)

1. Unplug all electrical appliances.

2. Stay put in one place to avoid accidents.

Rehabilitation Phase

1. Check electrical outlets and switches.

2. Avoid electric wiring hanging near trees.
3.

4. Red tide refers to the discoloration of water bodies due to the presence of an
extremely enormous amount of “bloom” of a group called dinoflagellates which are
toxic and responsible for paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP).

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Preparedness and Mitigation

1. Disseminate red tide information, symptoms, and progression.

2. Keep track of media information regarding Red tide.

3. Avoid ingestion of fish, shellfish, mollusks, crabs.

Response (What to do during red tide)

1. Monitor progression of symptoms and seek medical advice.

2. Avoid or refrain from eating seafood.

Rehabilitation Phase

Seek medical assistance.

5. Pollution is caused by the pollutants thrown into the ocean like seaweeds,
marine litter, spills, fertilizers, pesticides from irrigation, and others.

Preparedness and Mitigation

1. Educate people on the proper disposal of waste.

2. Initiate mass cleaning of seashore.

3. Implement marine environmental law.

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Response (What to do during pollution)

1. Clean up coastal areas.

2. Boil water for consumption.

3. Provide warning signs or posters in affected areas.

Rehabilitation Phase Seek medical assistance for water-borne casualty.

Is What’s More

Activity 2: IN or OUT

Directions: Write IN, if the statement is correct and OUT, if the statement is wrong.
Write the correct answers in your activity notebook.

____________ 1. There must be a provision of necessary tools like emergency kit in

case of flood and other emergencies.

____________ 2. Fire is not only hazardous to health but also a threat to economy.

____________ 3. Flood is the result of chemical combination of materials (fuel) with

oxygen in the presence of enough heat.

____________ 4. Keep your emergency kit wet and dangerous.

____________ 5. Just go near river banks or where there are signs of landslide or to
areas where people have vacated.

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 What I Have Learned

Instructions: Complete the statement below. Copy and Write your answer in
your activity notebook.

I have learned to _______________ environmental practices

__________________.

What I Can Do

Activity 3: Stairway to Security

Copy the diagram below and arrange the procedures that need to be done in case of
an accidental chemical spill in a food processing plant. Write the number in the
corresponding steps of security IN YOUR ACTIVITY NOTEBOOK.

Responses on what to do during chemical spills

1. Vacate the room

2. Inform proper authorities.
3. Call 117 or local counterpart for paramedic.
4. Give milk and starch for ingested chemical
5. Ensure adequate air circulation around the victim
6. Cover nose with wet cloth then transfer casualty for safer place.
7. Avoid throwing water or touching the chemicals with bare hands.

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 Assessment

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the correct answers in
your activity notebook.

1. The pollutants thrown into the ocean like seaweeds, marine liter, spills, and
others.

A. Red tide C. Pollution

B. Clean up D. Fire

2. What Presidential Decree (PD) is the fire code of the Philippines.

A. PD 9003 C. PD 1185

B. PD 8550 D. PD 2341

3. It refers to a sudden rise in the water level of a stream to a peak from which the
water level recedes at a slower rate?

A. Fire C. Chemical spill

B. Flood D. Red tide

4. It has rapid oxidation with evolution of light and heat?

A. Flood C. Fire

B. Chemical spill D. Red tide

5. What should be the best response during pollution?

A. Clean up coastal areas

B. Boil water for consumption

C. Provide warning signs or posters in affected areas

D. All of the above

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6. Which of the following is usually happens during laboratory work wherein students
come in contact with poisonous/dangerous chemicals?

A. Chemical spill C. Food poisoning

B. Electrical blackout D. Pollution

7. It is the discoloration of bodies of water

A. Pollution C. Flood

B. Fire D. Red tide

8.The following options below are Preparedness and Mitigation of chemical spill
except?

A. Keep safe storage of chemicals.

B. Precaution when handling chemicals.

C. Educate students on proper handling of chemicals.

D. Just put chemicals everywhere since you know how to handle it.

4. Dispose chemicals properly.

9. Which of the following is not part of the group?

A. Chemical spill C. Flood

B. Fire D. Food poisoning

10. Which of the following options below should be done during chemical spills?

A. Vacate the room

B. Inform proper authorities

C. Avoid throwing water or touching the chemicals with bare hands

D. All of these

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11. Which refers to the release of a liquid petroleum hydrocarbon into the
environment due to human activity?

A. Spill C. Debris

B. Flood D. Pollution

12. Which is an interruption of normal source of electrical power?

A. Mitigation C. Chemical spill

B. Electrical blackout D. Rehabilitation phase

13. What mitigation or preparedness should be made in case of power interruption?

A. Hang the flashlight C. Both A and B

B. Always ready a gas lamp or a candle D. None of these

14.Given below are environmental hazards except?

A. Chemical spill C. Pollution

B. Debris D. Fire

15. It is a contamination of food with biological contaminants such as bacteria, fungi,

viruses and parasites?

A. Food spoilage C. Food safety

B. Food contamination D. Food poisoning

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 Additional Activities

Activity 4. Share to Heal Our Environment

You make a poster-slogan about on how to protect our environment.

Criteria Points Student’s Teacher’s Total

rate rate
The poster slogan is legible
and large enough to see all
the details
Poster slogan explains the
content

Congratulations! You have successfully completed the modules. Take a break

and Have a good day!

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 Answer Key

What I know What’s more ASSESSMENT

1. B 1.T 1C
2. C
2.T 2. A
3. D
4. A 3.F 3. B
5. D
6. D 4.F 4. C
7. C
5.F 5. D
8. D
9. A 6. A
10. A
11. B What’s new 7. D
12. D
1.D 8. D
13. C
14. D 2. B 9. D
15. B
3. C 10 D.

4. A 11. A

12. B

13. C

14. B

15. D

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 References

BOOKS

Bravo, Ferdinand S. K to 12 Basic 12 Education Curriculum Technology and

Livelihood Education Learning Module (Food/Fish Processing.) 186p.

ELECTRONIC RESOURCES

Murtaza,Ibrahim. “Environmental Hazard.” Accessed June 26, 2020

https://www.slideshare.net

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