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HOUSEKEEPING
Module 3
Practice Occupational Health and Safety
Procedure (OS)
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Technology and Livelihood Education –Grade10
Alternative Delivery Mode
Module 4: Practice Occupational Health and Safety Procedures (OS)
First Edition, 2020
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For the learner:
Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education 9 Alternative Delivery Mode
(ADM) Module on HOUSEKEEPING – Module 4: Practice Occupational Health and Safety
Procedure.
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Table of Contents
What I Need to Know -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
What I Know ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
MODULE 4: PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
PROCEDURE (OS
Lesson 1: Identify Hazard and risks in the workplace
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Lesson 2: Evaluate Hazards and Risk
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Lesson 3: Control Hazards and Risks
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Lesson 4:Maintain Operational Health and Safety Awareness
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What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
Practice Occupational Health and Safety Procedure. The scope of this module permits
it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the
diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to
correspond with the textbook you are now using.
The module is divided into fourlearning objectives, namely:
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Lesson1 – Identify hazards and risks in workplace
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Lesson 2 – Evaluate hazards and risks
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Lesson 3 – Control hazards and risks
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Lesson 4 – Maintain Occupational Health and Safety(OHS) awareness
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. explain safety regulations and safety hazard control practices and procedures
applied to Housekeeping;
2. classify the types of hazard/risk according to physical, biological, and
chemical;
3. describe the effects of ergonomics in the workplace;
4. perform basic contingency measures such as evacuation, isolation, or
decontamination drill;
5. explain occupational health and safety procedures and emergencies in the
workplace;
6. use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) correctly in accordance with
Occupational Health Service (OHS) procedures and practices;
7. conduct emergency-related drills and trainings; and,
8. analyze the different Occupational Health Service (OHS) personal records.
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What I Know
Pre-Test
Directions: Choose the best answer from the choices given below after each
sentence.Write your answer on your TLE Notebook.
1. It is otherwise known as Philippine Clean Air Act.
a. RA 8749
b. RA 4978
c. RA 8749
d. RA 4978
2. A kind of isolation that is used for diseases that are spread through particles that
are exhaled.
a. Strict Isolation
b. Reverse Isolation
c. Contact Isolation
d. Respiratory Isolation
3. Fire drills are conducted at the frequencies specified by the Fire Code and
involve all of the following activities EXCEPT:
a. Fire Alarm
b. Shouting aloud
c. Supervisory staff operates emergency
d. Occupants participation is taken into account
4. This refers to precautions that are taken to prevent or reduce the likelihood of a
fire that may result in death, injury, or property damage.
a. Fire Safety
b. Earthquake
c. Fire Drill
d. Earthquake Drill
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5. It is the shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from
underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity.
a. Shaking
b. Earthquake
c. Vibration
d. Volcanic Eruption
6. It is the provision of initial care for an illness or injury. It is usually performed by
non-expert, but trained personnel to a sick or injured person until definitive medical
treatment can be accessed.
a. Sudden Aid
b. First Aid
c. Emergency Aid
d. Urgent Aid
7. The following are the general Directions for First Aid EXCEPT from one.
a. Give immediate action
b. Plan action to be taken
c. Assess the situation
d. Don’t panic
8. A good first aider must possess the following characteristics EXCEPT:
a. Gladsome
b. Watchful
c. Gentle
d. Fast
9. During the Earthquake observed the following EXCEPT:
a. Run
b. Hold on
c. Drop
d. Cover
10. After the Earthquake observed the following EXCEPT:
a. Expect aftershocks
b. Remember to help your neighbors
c. Check yourself for injuries
d. Market for basic needs
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11. After the Earthquake at home observed the following EXCEPT:
a. Inspect your home for damages
b. Electricity: Look for electrical system damage
c. Gas: Check for gas leaks
d. Inspect your neighbor’s home
12. Protection against dust, awful odor, and harmful substance.
a. Plastic gloves
b. Goggles
c. Face Mask
d. Apron
13. Serve as eye protection when handling dangerous chemical while cleaning.
a. Plastic gloves
b. Goggles
c. Face Mask
d. Apron
14. Protection of cleaners against contamination during cleaning process.
a. Plastic gloves
b. Goggles
c. Face Mask
d. Apron
15. Elements of the discarded item are used again.
a. Reduce
b. Reuse
c. Recover
d. Recycle
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Lesson
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IDENTIFY HAZARD AND RISKS IN THE
WORKPLACE
Effective housekeeping can help control or eliminate workplace hazards. Poor
housekeeping practices frequently contribute to incidents. This lesson focuses on
identifying hazard and risks in the workplace. We hope that this lesson will not only
give you knowledge and skills but also develop efficiency and resourcefulness.
What’s In
Directions: Identify the parts of Floor Polisher. Write your answer on yourTLE
Notebook.
4.
1.
5.
2.
3.
6.
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What’s New
Activity 1- Identification
Directions: Identify the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)by writing its
correct name on your TLENotebook.
1
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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What is It
Philippine Occupational, Health and Safety Standards
Occupational Safety and Health is a cross-disciplinary area concerned with
protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work. The goal of all
occupational safety and health program is to foster a safe work environment.
As secondary effect, it may also protect co-workers, family members,
employers, customers, suppliers, nearby communities, and other members of the
public who are impacted by the workplace environment.
The Occupational Safety and Health Center in the country is established by
ExecutiveOrder No. 307. The implementing rules and regulations are issued by the
EmployeesCompensation Commission (ECC). Under section 8 of Executive order
307 the main objectives of the OSC are as follows:
1. prevent, eliminate or reduce work related injuries, illnesses and deaths
2. implement effectively occupational health and safety programs that will promote
the health, efficiency and general well-being of the Filipino workers through the
improvement of the quality of his working life that will enhance significantly the
productivity of industries and business; and
3. maintain an expert intelligence and training center for industrial disease and
occupational safety
Coverage of Services
The Services of the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) covers the
preventive (primary, secondary, tertiary prevention) aspects of occupational safety and
health in every workplace, public or private.
The center serves the authority on Occupational Safety and Health in the areas
of research, training, and information dissemination and technical services.
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Safety Regulations
1. The Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999
The Clean Air Act is the constitutional law designed to make sure that all
Filipinos have air that is safe to breathe. Public health protection is the primary
goal, though the law also seeks to protect our environment from damage
caused by air pollution. In 1999, Congress enacted Republic Act No. 8749,
otherwise known as the Philippine Clean Air Act, a landmark legislation setting
a comprehensive air quality management policy and program which aims to
achieve and maintain healthy air for all the people in the Philippines.
The Clean Air Act is guided by the following principles:
a. Protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful
ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature;
b. Promote and protect the global environment while organizing the primary
responsibility of local government units to deal with environmental problems;
c. Recognize that the responsibility of cleaning the habitat and environment is
primarily area-based; and
d. Recognize that a clean and healthy environment is for the good of all and
should therefore be the concern of all.
2. Waste management is the collection, transport, processing, recycling or
disposal of waste materials. Waste Management program helps manage
hazardous chemical, radioactive, medical and other wastes safely and legally.
Types of Waste
Waste includes all items that people no longer have any use for, which
they either intend to get rid of or have already discarded. Many items can be
considered as waste like household rubbish, sewage sludge, wastes from
manufacturing activities, packaging items, discarded cars, old televisions,
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garden waste, old paint containers and others. Thus all our daily activities can
give rise to a large variety of different wastes arising from different sources.
A. Solid wastes
Solid waste is defined as any waste that is dry in form and is discarded
as unwanted. It can describe the solid waste from general housekeeping as
residential waste, refuse, household waste or domestic waste. Examples are
plastics, styrofoam containers, bottles, cans, papers, scrap iron, and other
trashes
B. Liquid Wastes
Liquid waste includes human waste, runoff (storm water or flood water),
sullage, industrial wastewater and other forms of wastewater from different
sources. Examples are chemicals, oils, waste water from ponds.
Classification of Wastes According to their Properties
A. Biodegradable
Biodegradable wastes are those that can be broken down (decomposed)
into their constituent elements by bacteria and other microorganisms. The term
can be applied to both liquid and solid waste. Examples are human and animal
wastes, food waste, paper, and agricultural wastes.
B. Non-biodegradable
Non-biodegradable trash is any discarded item that cannot be broken down
by living organisms. Non-biodegradable trash accumulates in the environment
because it cannot return to its origins. Examples are plastics, bottles, old
machines, containers and others.
Classification of Wastes According to their Effects on Human Health and
the Environment
A. Hazardous wastes – are unsafe substances used commercially,
industrially, agriculturally, or economically. Examples are paint, motor oil,
pesticide, drain opener, prescription drugs, air fresheners, batteries.
B. Non-hazardous wastes– are safe substances used commercially,
industrially,
agriculturally,
or
economically.
Examples
are
papers,
cardboard, linings, wrappings, paper packaging materials or absorbents.
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Process Flow of Waste Management
The process flow refers to the 3 (or 4) R’s of reduce, reuse, recycle, and
recover which classify waste management strategies according to their desirability.
The R’s are meant to be a hierarchy, in order of importance. However, the waste
hierarchy has 5 steps: reduce, reuse, recycle, recovery, and disposal.
Reduce-
to buy less and use less.
ReuseRecycle
elements of the discarded item are used again.
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discards are separated into materials that may be incorporated into
new products.
Recover
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capturing useful material for waste to energy programs.
3. Disaster Preparedness and Managementaims to reduce, or avoid the
potential losses from hazards, assure prompt and appropriate assistance to
victims of disaster, and achieve rapid and effective recovery.
Disaster Management Cycle
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Mitigation - Minimizing the effects of disaster.
Examples: building codes and zoning; vulnerability analysis;
public education.
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 Preparedness - Planning how to respond.
Examples: preparedness plans; emergency exercises/training; warning
systems.
 Response - Efforts to minimize the hazards created by a disaster.
Examples: search and rescue; emergency relief.
 Recovery - Returning the community to normal.
Examples: temporary housing; grants; medical care.
What’s More
Activity 2 - Classification
Directions: Classify the following recyclable and waste materials in the box below
according to its process flow. Write your answer on your TLE Notebook.
1. Plastic bags
2. Glass Bottles
4.Paper bags
5. Paper wrappers
1. Batteries8.Candy wrappers
3. Cans
6.Old clothes
9.Left over foods
10.Plastic bottles
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Lesson
EVALUATE HAZARDS AND RISKS
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In this lesson you will learn on how to evaluate hazard and risks, classify the
types of hazard/risk, describe the effects of ergonomics in the work place and even
perform basic contingency measures.We hope that this lesson will not only give you
knowledge and skills but also develop efficiency and resourcefulness.
What’s New
Activity 3 -Jumbled Letters
Directions: Arrange the jumbled letters to identify the word each sentence
defines/describes. Write your answer on your TLE Notebook.
GCALIOLOBI
1. It is a hazard that originates from an organism that is
foreign(in presence or concentration) to the organism
being affected.
MIHECALC
2. It is considered a hazard if by virtue of its intrinsic
properties can cause harm or danger to humans,
property, or the environment.
LAPHISYC
3.It is naturally occurring process that has the potential
to create loss or damage.
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What is It
Hazard and Risk
A hazard is a situation that poses a level of threat to life, health, property or
environment. Most hazards are dormant or potential, with only the theoretical risk of
harm. However, once a hazard becomes “active”, it can create an emergency
situation. A hazard does not exist when it is not happening. A hazardous situation that
has come to pass is called an incident. Hazard vulnerability interact together to create
risk.
Modes of Hazard
1. Dormant
The situation has the potential to be hazardous, but no people,
property or environment is currently affected by this. For instance,
a hillside may be unstable, with the potential for a landslide, but
there is nothing below or on the hillside that could be affected.
2. Armed
People, property, or environment is in potential harm’s way.
3. Active
A harmful incident involving the hazard has actually occurred.
Often this is referred to as “active hazard” but as an accident,
emergency, incident or disaster.
TYPES OF HAZARD
1. Biological
A biological hazard is one originating from an organism that is
foreign (in presence or concentration) to the organism being
affected. Many biological hazards are associated with food,
including certain viruses, parasites, fungi, bacteria, and plant and
seafood toxins. Pathogenic Campylobacter and Salmonella are
common food borne biological hazards. The hazards from these
bacteria can be avoided through risk mitigation steps such as
proper handling, storing, and cooking of food. Disease in humans
can come from biological hazards in the form of infection by
bacteria, viruses, or parasites
2. Chemical
A chemical can be considered a hazard if by virtue of its intrinsic
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properties can cause harm or danger to humans, property, or the
environment. Some chemicals occur naturally in certain geological
formations, such as radon gas or arsenic. Other chemicals include
products with commercial uses, such as agricultural and industrial
chemicals, as well as products developed for home use.
Pesticides, which are normally used to control unwanted insects
and plants, may cause a variety of
negative effects on non-target organisms.
3. Mechanical A mechanical hazard is any hazard involving a machine or
process. Motor vehicles, aircraft, and air bags pose mechanical
hazards. Compressed gases or liquids can also be considered a
mechanical hazard.
4. Physical
A physical hazard is a naturally occurring process that has the
potential to create loss or damage. Physical hazards include, but
are not limited to, earthquakes, floods, and tornadoes. Physical
hazards often have both human and natural elements. Flood
problems can be affected by climate fluctuations and storm
frequency, both natural elements, and by land drainage and
building in a flood plain, human elements. Another physical
hazard, X-rays, are naturally occurring from solar radiation, but
have been utilized by humans for medical purposes; however,
overexposure can lead to cancer, skin burns, and tissue damage.
5. Ergonomic
It is a physical factor within the environment that harms the
musculoskeletal
system.
Ergonomic
hazards
include
uncomfortable workstation height and poor body positioning.
Ergonomic hazards are caused by poorly designed workplaces or
processes. Examples are poor lighting, or a job that requires you
to repeat the same movement over and over. An office receptionist
that has to type an abundant amount of documents may be
affected by ergonomic hazards. If she/he is not seated they will
have back pain, neck pain, bad eye sight and leg
cramps.
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One of the most basic health practices in any workplace is having
it free from common workplace hazard. Workplace hazards vary
from one working environment to another. Because there are so
many types of hazards, the three that will be discussed are
mechanical hazards, biological hazards, and
chemical hazards.
Effects of Hazard In Workplace
1. Mechanical
Hazards
The severity of the injury depends on mostly how the accident
happens like slips, falls, and entanglement. It is the responsibility
of the company to make sure all the risks are minimized.
2. Chemical
Hazards
Everywhere around us see chemical and mixture of chemicals.
Some chemicals are acidic while some are extremely volatile. The
workplace health risks involved any particular chemical is hard to
determine without first knowing the exactly the chemical is and
what environment it is in.
3. Biological
Hazards
Viruses, diseases and other forms of sickness and biological
hazards are the hardest to manage when it comes to the
workplace. The most common areas of transmitting disease are in
public areas and at work so workplace health is seriously
threatened by biological hazards. One more reason why biological
hazards are hard to manage is their ability to travel from
place to place.
Hazard vs. Risk
The terms hazard and risk are often used interchangeably. However, in terms
of risk assessment, these are two very distinct terms. As defined above, a hazard is
any biological, chemical, mechanical, or physical agent that is reasonably likely to
cause harm or damage to humans or the environment with sufficient exposure or dose.
Risk is defined as the probability that exposure to a hazard will lead to a negative
consequence, or more simply: Risk = Hazard x Dose (Exposure).
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Effects of Ergonomics in the Workplace
Each and every day, a housekeeper working in the safe environment of a hotel
yet performing repetitive and routinary jobs face a higher percentage of a health risk
than a cab driver. Everyday cleaning activities of a room attendant, from lifting the bed,
to scrubbing the lavatory requiring frequent symmetric motions (twisting, bending, and
turning) would most likely result to some musculoskeletal injuries. These injuries are
caused by awkward postures while performing their duties which later results in loss
of flexibility and strength, overexertion, muscle fatigue, and functional disability.
Ergonomics is an applied science concerned with designing jobs, equipment and
work places to fit the person. Ergonomics applies method and principles intended to
safeguard workers well-being and optimize productivity level. This system is a joint
responsibility of the management and staff since without it both are at a higher risk:
1. Staff’s over fatigue and getting injured
2. Staff’s low productivity
3. High turnover leading to poor service
4. Requiring more overtime and staff
Housekeeping Ergonomics requires:
1. Strategic Plan
2. Staff training and participation
3. Efficient layout of the area
4. Appropriate tools and equipment
Benefits of Ergonomics:
1. Improves efficiency of housekeeping work
2. Increases work quality
3. Reduces discomfort or pain in housekeepers
4. Lowers housekeeper injury risk
5. Allow housekeepers to work easily
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Housekeeping “System” Components that impact safety and efficiency:
Work
Environment
Job Tasks
Goal, Safe and
Efficient Work
Tools and
Equipment
Employees
Work Environment
number of beds in room, high end or budget hotel
Tools and
Equipment
Employee
style and condition of vacuum; length of brush handles
Job Task
cleaning walk-in shower vs. tub, floor mopping method
attitude towards job
For beds:
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Fitted sheets instead of flat sheets
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Bed making tools
For supply Carts:
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Larger, harder wheels
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Replace worn wheels
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Motorized cart
For vacuuming
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Lighter weight
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Self- propelled brush or brush assist
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Ergonomic handles
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Alternative to upright (examples: canisters, backpacks)
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For bathrooms
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Long-handed brushes and scrubbers
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Brushes and sprayers with more comfortable grips
For dusting
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Micro-fiber products
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Extended handles
Contingency Measures and Procedures
A contingency plan is a written emergency procedures plan which
describes what actions must be taken to minimize hazards from fires, explosions or
unplanned releases of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents to air, soil
or water.
What Must a Contingency Plan Include?

A description of the emergency procedures to be followed by facility
personnel in response to fires, explosions, or any unplanned sudden or
non-sudden release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste
constituents to the air, soil or water;

A description of arrangements agreed to by local police departments, fire
departments, hospitals, contractors, and state and local emergency
response teams;
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An up-to-date list of names, addresses and phone numbers (office and
home) of all persons qualified to act as emergency coordinator. When
more than one person is listed, one must be designated as primary
emergency coordinator and the others must be listed in the order in
which they will assume responsibility as alternates;
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An up-to-date list of all emergency equipment at the facility, including the
location and physical description of each item, along with a brief outline
of its capabilities. Examples of emergency equipment include, but are
not limited to, fire extinguishing systems, communications and alarm
systems, personnel protective equipment, spill containment or clean-up
equipment, and decontamination equipment; and
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An evacuation plan for facility personnel.
Evacuation is the immediate and rapid movement of people away from the
threat or actual occurrence of a hazard. Examples range from the small scale
evacuation of a building due to a bomb threat or fire to the large scale evacuation of a
district because of a flood, bombardment or approaching weather system. In situations
involving hazardous materials or possible contamination, evacuees may be
decontaminated prior to being transported out of the contaminated area.
Isolation refers to various measures taken to prevent contagious diseases from
being spread from a patient to other patients, health care workers, and visitors, or from
others to a particular patient. Various forms of isolation exist, some of which contact
procedures are modified, and others in which the patient is kept away from all others.
Forms of Isolation
a. Strict isolation is used for diseases spread through the air and in some
cases by contact.
b. Contact isolation is used to prevent the spread of diseases that can be
spread through contact with open wounds.
c. Respiratory isolation is used for diseases that are spread through particles
that are exhaled.
d. Blood and body fluids precaution is used when there is concern about
communicable diseases found in a patient's body fluid.
e. Reverse isolation is a method to prevent a patient in a compromised
health situation from being contaminated by other people or objects.
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Decontamination is the reduction or removal of chemical agents. It may be
accomplished by removal of these agents by physical means or by chemical
neutralization or detoxification.
What’s More
Activity 4 - True or False
Directions: Tell whether the following sentences are TRUE or FALSE. Write T for
True and F for False. Write your answer on your TLE activity notebook.
1. A hazard is a condition that poses a level of threat to life, health, property, or
environment.
2. The situation has the potential to be hazardous, but no people, property, or
environment is currently affected by this is categorized active hazard.
3. For every company, all job descriptions must have occupational hazards.
4. Accident prone areas should have signs that warn people.
5. Risk is defined as the probability that exposure to a hazard will lead to a
positive consequence.
6. All chemicals are hazardous to man.
7. Ergonomics hazards include earthquakes, floods, and tornadoes.
8. Ergonomics is a physical factor within the environment that harms the
musculoskeletal system.
9. Compressed gases or liquids can also be considered a mechanical hazard.
10. Pesticides are normally used to control unwanted insects and plants may
cause a variety of negative effects on non-target organisms.
11. A hazardous situation that has come to pass is called an accident.
12. Regular medical checkups that will monitor the employees’ health can also
prevent the transfer of diseases between employees.
13. A biological hazard is one originating from an organ that is foreign to the
organism being affected.
14. Motor vehicles, aircraft, and air bags pose mechanical hazards.
15. Removing occupational hazards is only one way of improving worker
protection.
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Activity 5 - Essay
Directions:Explain thoroughly and write your answer on yourTLE Notebook.
1. What is the best way to avoid the effects of ergonomics related to
housekeeping?
2. Differentiate hazard from risk.
Your will be rated base on below rubrics.
RUBRICS
Excellent
Very
Satisfactory
Poor
Score
Satisfactory
Clarity
30%
(29-30)
(26-27)
(24-25)
(22-23)
Clear
Relationship
Unclear
Little
relationship
between
relationship
between
concepts is
between
attempt
concepts.
evident
concepts
at all to
or
No
explain
Comprehensivene
ss 25%
(24-25)
(21-22)
(19-20)
(17-18)
Information is
Information is
Information is
Little or
clear
accurate)
inaccurate)
No
accurate and
attempt
precise
at all to
explain
Coherence
(24-25)
(21-22)
(19-20)
(17-18)
25%
Logical
Components
Components
Little or
organization
and
and
No
from
subcomponents
subcomponents
attempt
components
are present.
are not
at all to
organized
explain
to
subcompone
nts
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Activity 6 - Essay
Directions: State the importance of having a contingency plan for an emergency
case.Write it on your TLE Notebook.
Your will be rated based on the rubrics below.
Excellent
Very
Satisfactory
Poor
Score
Satisfactory
Clarity
30%
(29-30)
(26-27)
(24-25)
(22-23)
Clear
Relationship
Unclear
Little
relationship
between
relationship
between
concepts is
between
attempt
concepts.
evident
concepts
at all to
or
No
explain
Comprehensivene
ss 25%
(24-25)
(21-22)
(19-20)
(17-18)
Information is
Information is
Information is
Little or
clear
accurate)
inaccurate)
No
accurate and
attempt
precise
at all to
explain
Coherence
(24-25)
(21-22)
(19-20)
(17-18)
25%
Logical
Components
Components
Little or
organization
and
and
No
from
subcomponents
subcomponents
attempt
components
are present.
are not
at all to
organized
explain
to sub
components
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Lesson
CONTROL HAZARDS AND RISKS
3
In this lesson you will learn on how to explain occupational health and safety
procedures and emergencies in the workplace and use Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) in accordance with OHS procedures and practices. We hope that this lesson
will not only give you knowledge and skills but also develop efficiency and
resourcefulness.
What’s New
Activity 7- Observe Me!
Directions: Explain what you have observed from the picture below. Write your
answer on your TLE Notebook.
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What is It
Occupational Health and Safety
Occupational Health and Safetyis a planned system of working to prevent
illness and injury where you work by recognizing and identifying hazards and risks.
Health and safety procedure is the responsibility of all persons. You must identify the
hazard where you are working and decide how dangerous they are.
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) refers to hand gloves, mask, apron,
etc. protective clothing, goggles, or other garment or equipment designed to protect
the wearer's body from injury by blunt impacts, electrical hazards, heat, chemicals,
and infection, and job-related health purposes.
List of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) but not limited to:
Personal
Protective
Equipment
PICTURE
USES
Protection against dust, awful odor,
1. Face Mask
and harmful substance
2. Hand Gloves
Protection
of
cleaners
against
contamination during the cleaning
process
3. Goggles
Serves as eye protection when
handling dangerous chemical while
cleaning
4. Apron
Protectsclothes
from
various
aspects, such as scratches, spills,
food spills or anything which can
spoil the clothes or uniform
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5. Hairnet
A simple net or caul is a small, often
elasticised, fine net worn over long
hair to hold it in place. It is worn to
keep hair contained.
6. Rubber
Protection of heavy floor cleaning
boots
7. Ordinary rain
A water proof or water resistant coat
gear
worn to protect the body from rain
8. Sturdy work
Intended to protect and comfort the
shoes
human feet while doing various
activities
Protects the user’s head against
9. Safety
helmet
impact from falling objects, by
resisting and deflecting blows to the
head
 is
10. Safety
Harness
an
attachment
stationary
and
between
a
non-stationary
object and is usually fabricated
from rope, cable, or webbing and
locking hardware
 Designed to protect a person,
animal, or object from injury or
damage
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What’s More
Activity8 - Essay Writing
Directions: Answer thoroughly the essay question below. Write it on your TLE
Notebook.
1. State the important thing you have learned about Personal Protective
Equipment.(Refer rubrics in your Activity 6)
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Lesson
4
MAINTAIN OPERATIONAL HEALTH AND
SAFETY AWARENESS
In this lesson you will learn on how to conduct emergency-related drills and
trainings and analyze the different OHS personal records. We hope that this lesson
will not only give you knowledge and skills but also develop efficiency and
resourcefulness.
What’s New
Activity9 - Observe Me!
Directions: Explain what you have observed from the picture below. Write your
answer on your TLE Notebook.
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What is It
Emergency-Related Drills and Training
Fire Safety
This refers to precautions that are taken to prevent or reduce the likelihood of
a fire that may result in death, injury, or property damage, alert those in a structure to
the presence of an uncontrolled fire in the event one occurs, better enable those
threatened by a fire to survive, or to reduce the damage caused by a fire. Fire safety
measures include those that are planned during the construction of a building or
implemented in structures that are already standing, and those that are taught to
occupants of the building.
In our country, Fire Prevention Month is being observed in March of every year
led by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP). The purpose of the month-long observance
is to heighten the fire safety consciousness of the Filipino people and reduce incidence
of fires that result to property losses.
Most fires start in the kitchen because people are too negligent about loose
valves of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) tanks. There are other several causes of fire,
they are as follows:

Overheated appliances, like failure to switch off water heater and unplug flat
iron after use

Worn-out electrical connections

Left unattended lighted candles

Overheated lights (Christmas lights to be specific) and lanterns

Sudden surge of electricity
Fire drills are conducted at the frequencies specified by the Fire Code andinvolve all
of the following activities and considerations:
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
The fire alarm system is activated as part of the drill (activated in a manner to
assess the response of supervisory staff and participants to the alarm
condition, or alternatively activated by an individual participating in a given fire
scenario situation which is an expected response during the drill).

Supervisory staff operates emergency systems and equipment as they would
in the event of an actual fire, (where applicable the voice communication or
paging system, elevator protocol, smoke control equipment protocol, etc.).

All supervisory staff that have specific duties identified in the fire safety plan
participate (notification of the fire department, provisions for access for
firefighting, evacuating endangered occupants, closing doors, notification of
supervisory staff who may be off site and an assessment of their timely
response, etc.).

The fire drill runs long enough to adequately assess the expected responses
of supervisory staff and the emergency procedures relative to the scenario
expectations (if the drill is too short, it may not be possible to adequately
assess whether sufficient staff have or will respond, etc.).

The fire drill outcomes are documented, concerns are identified and corrective
measures are implemented.

The desirable degree of occupant’s participation is taken into account.
Earthquake
It is the shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from
underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity.
The following activities are to be undertaken:
I.
Before the Earthquake

Engage yourself in training activities that promote safety and disaster
preparedness.

Participate in government-initiated earthquake drill and evacuation drills.

Participate in some private companies providing training on emergency
response skills. This is part of your preparation.

Share your acquired knowledge and skills to your family and friends.
II. During the Earthquake
A. Indoors
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
Stay inside

Drop, cover and hold on. Move only a few steps to a nearby safe place.
Take cover under and hold onto a piece of heavy furniture or stand
against an inside wall. Stay indoors until the shaking stops. Stay away
from windows and doors.

If you are in bed, hold on, stay and protect your head with a pillow.
B. Outdoors

Find a clear spot away from buildings, trees, and power lines.

Drop to the ground until the shaking stops.
III. After the Earthquake
A. Personal Safety

Expect aftershocks. Each time you feel one, drop, cover and hold on.

Check yourself for injuries. Protect yourself by wearing long pants, a
long-sleeved shirt, sturdy shoes and work gloves.

Listen to a battery-operated radio or television for the latest emergency
information.

Check others for injuries. Give first aid where appropriate. Do not move
seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger of further
injury.

Remember to help your neighbors who may require special assistance
like infants, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
B. Home

Inspect your home for damage. Get everyone out if your home is
unsafe.

Fires: Look for and extinguish small fires.

Gas: Check for gas leaks. If you smell gas or hear blowing or hissing
noise, open a window and leave building. Turn off the gas at the valve.

Electricity: Look for electrical system damage. Turn off the electricity at
the main fuse box or circuit breaker if you see sparks or broken or frayed
wires, or if smell hot insulation. If you have to step in water to get to the
fuse box or circuit breaker, call an electrician first for advice.
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First Aid
It is the provision of initial care for an illness or injury. It is usually performed by
non-expert, but trained personnel to a sick or injured person until definitive medical
treatment can be accessed.
A good first aider must possess the following characteristics:
 Watchful – pay strict attention to the situation.
 Resourceful – ability of devising ways and means.
 Gentle
– having a kind and calm characteristic.
 Diplomatic
– careful in saying a word not to upset other people.
 Sympathetic – a mutual association or feeling to be shown to the victim.
 Gladsome
– possessing a good spirit, likely to display gloom.
General Directions for First Aid
1. Give immediate action. Action taken needs to be cautious not to cause panic.
The first-aider must remain calm all the times.
2. Keep the victim on its position; if possible lay him/her down.
3. Assess the situation. Examine the victim from injuries.
4. Plan action to be taken. It involves seeking expert assistance.
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What’sMore
Activity 10 - Organization
Directions: Identify the following word/sin the circles and categorize them where
they belong.Write your correct answer on your TLE activity notebook.
Assess the
situation
Overheated
appliances
Stay
Inside
Expect
aftershock
Drop,
cover and
hold on
Worn out
electrical
connections
Gladsome
Activated
fire
alarmsyste
m
FIRE DRILL
Gentle
EARTHQUAKE
DRILL
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Immediate
action
FIRST AID
What I Have Learned
Activity11 -Fill In The Blank
Directions: Provide the missing word/s to complete the sentence. Write your
answer completely on your TLE activity notebook.
1. Fire Safety is a set of
_ measures that are taken to prevent
or reduce the likelihood of a fire that may resulting to death, injury, or
property damage.
2. Wastes that can be broken down into their constituent elements by bacteria
and other microorganisms are called
.
3. Hazardous wastes are
substances used commercially,
industrially, agriculturally, or economically.
4. Decontamination is the _
_or removal of chemical agents
5. Earthquake is the shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth
resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from
activity.
6. Hazardous equipment refers to the plant equipment which by their very
nature ha the potential of causing severe or
to the worker or
operator.
7. PPE refers to devices worn by workers to
them against
hazards in the work environment.
8. The Clean Air Act of 1999 is the constitutional law designed to make sure
that all Filipinos have air that is safe to
.
9. The process flow refers to the 4s which are reduce,
_,
recycle, and recover.
10. Evacuation is the immediate and rapid movement of
for the threat or actual occurance of a hazard.
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_away
What I Can Do
Show that you have learned something by doing these activities.
Activity 12 - Group Me
Directions:Identify the following wastes according to the types, properties and
effects to human health and environment. Write your correct answer on your TLE
notebook.
Wastes
Types
Properties
Effects to Human, Health
and Environment
Soli
Liqui
Biodegr
Non-
d
d
adable
biodegr
adable
1. styro cup
2. candy
wrapper
3. syringe
4. paint
5. left over
foods
6. glass bottles
7. pesticides
8. cooking oil
9. paper
wrapper
10. old clothes
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Hazardous
NonHazardous
Activity 13 -Slogan and Poster Making
Directions:Make a Slogan and Poster out of the following topics. Choose one
topic only.
1. Clean Air Act
2. Waste Management
3. Disaster Preparedness and Management
Refer to the rubrics provided as your guide in doing the activity with honesty and
sincerity. Remember it is your learning at stake!
Rubrics for Slogan and Poster Making
Workmanship
30 %
Content
20%
Compliance to standard
15%
Totality
15%
Work Habits
10%
Speed
10%
Total
100%
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Assessment
Post Test
Directions: Choose the best answer from the choices given below after each
sentence by writing the letter on your TLE notebook.
1. Protection of cleaners against contamination during cleaning process.
a. Plastic gloves
b. Goggles
c. Face Mask
d. Apron
2. A kind of isolation that is used for diseases that are spread through
particles that are exhaled.
a. Strict Isolation
b. Reverse Isolation
c. Contact Isolation
d. Respiratory Isolation
3. It is otherwise known as Philippine Clean Air Act.
a. RA 8749
b. RA 7849
c. RA 4978
d. RA 9874
4. It is the shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from
underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity.
a. Shaking
b. Earthquake
c. Vibration
d. Volcanic Eruption
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5. It is the provision of initial care for an illness or injury. It is usually
performed by non-expert, but trained personnel to a sick or injured person
until definitive medical treatment can be accessed.
a. Sudden Aid
b. First Aid
c. Emergency Aid
d. Urgent Aid
6. The following are the general Directions for First Aid EXCEPT:
a. Give immediate action
b. Plan action to be taken
c. Assess the situation
d. Don’t panic
7. A good first aider must possess the following characteristics EXCEPT:
a. Gladsome
b. Watchful
c. Gentle
d. Fast
8. During the Earthquake observed the following EXCEPT:
a. Run
b. Hold on
c. Drop
d. Cover
9. After the Earthquake observed the following EXCEPT:
a. Expect aftershocks
b. Remember to help your neighbors
c. Check yourself for injuries
d. Market for basic needs
10. After the Earthquake at home observed the following EXCEPT:
a. Inspect your home for damage
b. Electricity: Look for electrical system damage
c. Gas: Check for gas leaks
d. Inspect your neighbor’s home
11. Protection against dust, awful odor, and harmful substance.
a. Plastic gloves
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b. Goggles
c. Face Mask
d. Apron
12. Serve as eye protection when handling dangerous chemical while
cleaning.
a. Plastic gloves
b. Goggles
c. Face Mask
d. Apron
13. Elements of the discarded item are used again.
a. Reduce
b. Reuse
c. Recover
d. Recycle
14. Fire drills are conducted at the frequencies specified by the Fire Codeand
involved all of the following activities EXCEPT:
a. Fire alarm
b. Shouting aloud
c. Supervisory staff operates emergency systems
d. occupant’s participation is taken into account
15. This refers to precautions that are taken to prevent or reduce the
likelihoodof a fire that may result in death, injury, or property damage.
a. Fire Safety
b. Earthquake
c. Fire Drill
d. Earthquake Drill
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Answer Key
What I know
What I have Learned: Fill
What’s More
in the blank
Activity 2: Classification
c
What’s New
Activity1: Identification
Hand gloves
Apron
Goggles
Face Mask
Hairnet
Rubber boots
Reduce:
1,3,10
Reuse:
2,4,5,6
Recycle:
3,7,8,9,10
Landfill
7
Activity 4: TRUE OF FALSE
1. F
2. F
3. T
4. T
5. F
6. T
7. F
8. T
9. T
10. T
11. F
12. T
13. F
14. T
15. T
Activity 10: ORGANIZATION
Fire Drill:
4,7,9
Earthquake drill:
1,3,6
First Aid:
2,5,8,10
1. precautionary
2. biodegradable
3. unsafe
4. reduction
5. volcanic
6. fatal injury
7. protect
8. breathe
9. reuse
10. people
Assessment
1. a
2. d
3. c
4. b
5. b
6. d
7. d
8. a
9. d
10. d
11. c
Activity 3: JUMBLBED
LETTERS
12. b
BIOLOGICAL
CHEMICAL
PHYSICAL
14. b
13. b
15. c
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References
Urbiztondo, LaarniA.Housekeeping. Manila, Philippines: Rex Publishing. 2016
Salamat,Laarni San Jose Housekeeping Services, Manila, Philippines, JFS
Publishing Services, 2016
https://www.slideshare.net/knowellton/k-to-12-household-services-learningmodule(accessed June 16, 2020)
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For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:
Department of Education – Region 10
Zone 1, DepEd Building Masterson Avenue, Upper Balulang
Cagayan de Oro City, 9000
Telefax: (088) 880 7072
E-mail Address: region10@deped.gov.ph