Agricultural Crops Production Lesson Grade 9

Agricultural Crops Production 9 When assessing safety measures, it's important to evaluate several areas to ensure comprehensive protection. Here are key areas of concern to consider:

1. Workplace Environment
Physical Hazards: Assess for risks such as machinery, slip/trip hazards, noise levels, and exposure to toxic substances.
Ergonomics: Evaluate workstations and job tasks for ergonomic risks to prevent repetitive strain injuries and musculoskeletal disorders.
Ventilation and Temperature: Ensure proper ventilation and temperature control to maintain a comfortable and safe work environment.
2. Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Procedures: Develop and communicate clear procedures for various emergencies (fires, natural disasters, medical emergencies).
Evacuation Plans: Create and regularly practice evacuation plans, including clearly marked exit routes and assembly points.
Emergency Equipment: Maintain and regularly inspect emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and emergency alarms.
3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Selection and Use: Ensure that appropriate PPE (e.g., gloves, helmets, goggles) is provided and properly used by employees.
Training: Train employees on the correct use, maintenance, and limitations of PPE.
4. Training and Education
Safety Training: Provide regular safety training for employees, including procedures, hazard recognition, and emergency response.
Continual Education: Update training programs based on new risks, technologies, or changes in regulations.
5. Health and Wellness
Occupational Health: Monitor and address health issues related to job tasks, such as exposure to hazardous materials or stress.
Wellness Programs: Implement programs to promote overall employee wellness, including mental health support and stress management.
6. Compliance and Regulations
Legal Requirements: Stay updated with local, state, and federal regulations and ensure compliance with safety standards.
Inspections and Audits: Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify and address potential issues.
7. Incident Management
Reporting and Investigation: Establish a system for reporting and investigating incidents and near-misses to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of safety incidents, inspections, and training.
8. Safety Culture
Leadership and Communication: Promote a safety-oriented culture through leadership commitment and effective communication.
Employee Involvement: Engage employees in safety programs and encourage their input on safety improvements.
9. Risk Assessment
Hazard Identification: Regularly identify and assess potential hazards in the workplace.
Risk Management: Develop and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks.
10. Security Measures
Access Control: Implement measures to control access to secure areas and protect against unauthorized entry.
Surveillance: Use surveillance systems to monitor and enhance safety and security.

1. Determine Areas of Concern for Safety Measures Module 1 Week 1

2. Directions: Read the following sentences carefully to get a hint. Rearrange the jumbled letters to reveal the correct word and write your answers in the answer sheet provided.

3. O U I M B S T C L E B = any materials that will burn not just by spark. N N O T I G I I = cause of burning by providing heat or spark. .

4. T C R C E L A E S A N = are substances that increase the speed at which a fire spreads. A E M B L A F M L = is a material that can easily catch fire under normal circumstances and with the help of minimal ignition source. R M A F R E = refers to a person working in the farm.

5. LESSON 1: APPLYING SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS

6. DEFINITION OF TERM: Farmer - refers to a person working in the farm. VARIOUS WORK TASKS IN THE FARM Crop farmers may do some or all of the following: 1. decide what crops will be grown, and develop a planting schedule , disease, and contaminants

7. 2. prepare land for planting, using tractors and cultivators 3. plant seeds 4. ensure crops are well watered and fertilized, and are free of weeds, disease, and contaminants 5. shift irrigation systems 6. test the pH (acidity and alkaline) levels of the soil to plan for fertilizer use

8. 7. comply with spray and environmental regulations 8. harvest crops and arrange for their sale 9. keep farming, production and financial records 10.train and supervise farm workers

9. 11.buy seed, fertilizer, machinery and other farm materials 12.check, clean, and maintain equipment 13.transport grain to silos (storage towers) 14.burn or bale (gather and compress into bundles) the stubble (the straw left behind after harvesting) 15.farm animals or fatten livestock 16.keep up to date with markets and developments in the industry

10. Personal Qualities of a Farmer: Crop farmers should enjoy working outdoors and with plants. They also need to be: practical and organized adaptable and quick-thinking observant motivated responsible and patient

11. PLACES FOR APPLICATION OF SAFETY MEASURES IN THE FARM DEFINITION OF TERMS: Combustible - any materials that will burn not just by spark. Flammable - is a material that can easily catch fire under normal circumstances and with the help of minimal ignition source.

12. Accelerants - are substances that increase the speed at which a fire spreads. All accelerants are highly flammable or combustible, but not all highly flammable or combustible materials are accelerants.

13. Fire retardant - A chemical used as a coating for or a component of a combustible material to reduce or eliminate a tendency to burn; used with textiles, plastics, rubbers, paints, and other materials. Also known as fireproofing compound. Ignition - cause of burning by providing heat or spark.

14. Areas of concern for farm safety Every farm is different, but hazards common to most farms include: 1. 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.

15. 2. Chemicals – pesticides and herbicides can cause injuries such as burns, respiratory illness or poisoning. 3. Confined spaces – such as silos, water tanks, milk vats and manure pits may contain unsafe atmospheres, which can cause poisoning or suffocation.

16. 4. Electricity – dangers include faulty switches, cords, machinery or overhead power lines. Electrical hazards Electrical Systems and Devices 5. Heights – falls from ladders, rooftops, silos and windmills are a major cause of injury.

17. 6. Machinery – hazards include tractors without roll-over protection structures (ROPS), power take-off (PTO) shafts, chainsaws, augers, motorbikes and machinery with unguarded moving parts. 7. Noise pollution – noise from livestock, machinery and guns can affect your hearing. No one should be exposed to over 85 decibels for 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week, or a peak noise level of 145 decibels.

18. 8. Vehicles – crashes or falls from motorbikes, two-wheel and quad bikes, and tractors. All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) – quad bikes are not suitable for use in all terrains. Despite having four wheels, the quad bike is not a stable vehicle, due to a high center of gravity and narrow wheelbase. drinking water

19. 9. 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. Flood Contaminated drinking water

20. 10.Weather – hazards include sunburn, heat stroke, dehydration and hypothermia.  Climate change is the alteration of the world’s weather systems brought about by human activity. It is also known as the enhanced greenhouse effect or global warming. Skin cancers - The ongoing depletion of the ozone layer is increasingly putting people who spend a lot of the day working outside - such as farmers - at risk of skin cancer from exposure to solar radiation.

21. OTHER AREAS OF CONCERN: Fire – highly flammable or combustible materials. If at all possible, hay, straw and other types of bedding should not be stored in the same building in which livestock is housed. Care should be taken that these materials are not stored with machinery or near any type of electrical or source of heat.

22. 2. Manual handling – is any activity requiring the use of force to push, pull, lift, carry, move or restrain any object. 3. Occupational diseases – poor animal handling and hygiene practices can lead to disease in farm workers and their families.

23. Zoonoses – diseases which can be transmitted from humans to animals. The most common zoonosis is leptospirosis, whose symptoms are often confused with a severe bout of the flu'. However, leptospirosis (and other zoonoses) can cause much more long term damage than the flu'

24. Zoonoses – diseases which can be transmitted from humans to animals. The most common zoonosis is leptospirosis, whose symptoms are often confused with a severe bout of the flu'. However, leptospirosis (and other zoonoses) can cause much more long term damage than the flu'