1
Pre-Immersion
Pre – Test
Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer on a sheet of paper.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
What is being referred to by this statement?
It refers to the physical or environmental conditions of work or employment, which substantially comply with the
provisions of this Standard.
A. Safety
B. Workplace
C. PPE
D. Health
What is an unplanned or expected event in the workplace that results to injury or damage to property?
A. Recognized Hazards
C. Work Accident
B. Risks
D. Work Safety
Why do you need to work safely on the perspective of the management?
A. For the most important people in our lives
B. To earn more for the family
C. To be more productive
D. To protect ourselves
What shall you do when a potential hazard is discovered?
A. Make sure that everyone else in your workplace is aware of the problem.
B. Just keep quiet and avoid it.
C. Notify your supervisor.
D. Stay calm.
What agency has the mandate to protect an employee if he encounters problems with his work?
A. DILG
B. DOH
C. DOLE
D. TESDA
LESSON
Wherever you go, you see a lot of signage’s like these:
Why do we have these signage’s?
Of course, they are for everyone’s safety. According to Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Work Immersion is an
integral part of the K-12 Program in fully realizing its goal to produce job-ready graduates quipped with industry – base skills.
Likewise, it strongly affirms that while work immersion contributes to the full realization of the objectives of the K to
12 Program, the safety, health, and morals of SHS students, especially those below 18 years of age, shall be a paramount
area of consideration. Pacu.org.ph/wordpress/wpcontent/uploads/2017/06/MsRuthRodriguez_DOLE-BLE-ESPRDK12WIP.pdf
Hence, being a Work Immersion student, who will also become employees or even an employer, or an entrepreneur
soon, you must learn this lesson: Safety in the Workplace.
To learn about this, let us be familiarized with what Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS) is.
This was formulated in 1978 in compliance with the constitutional mandate to safeguard the workers’ social and
economic well-being as well as their physical safety and health.
The Department of Labor and Employment under Article 162 of the Labor Code of the Philippines, the OSHS
was promulgated for the guidance and compliance of all concerned. This body of rules and regulations is referred to as
“Standards”
1
2
OSHS aims to protect every workingman and woman against the dangers of injury, sickness or death through safe
and healthful working conditions, thereby assuring the conservation of valuable manpower resources and the prevention of
loss or damage to lives and properties, consistent with national development goals and with the State’s commitment for the
total development of every worker as a complete human being.
https://gselodelmsapp.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/osh_standards_amended_1989_latest. pdf
Here are some definitions you also have to understand:
“Employer” includes any person acting directly or indirectly in the interest of an employer, in relation to an employee, and
shall include governmentowned or controlled corporations and institutions, as well as non-profit private institutions or
organizations.
“Employee” shall mean any person hired, permitted or suffered to work by an employer.
“Safe or Safety” shall refer to the physical or environmental conditions of work or employment, which substantially comply
with the provisions of these Standards.
“Health” shall connote a sound state of the body and mind of the worker, which enables him to perform his job normally, in a
state of well-being.
“Work Accident” shall mean an unplanned or unexpected occurrence that may or may not result in personal injury, property
damage, work stoppage or interference or any combination thereof, which arises out of and in the course of employment.
“Work Injury” shall mean any injury or occupational illness suffered by a person, which arises out of or in the course of his
employment.
” Workplace” means the office, premises or work site, where the workers are habitually employed and shall include the office
or place where the workers, who have no fixed or definite work site, regularly report for assignment in the course of their
employment.
Duties of Employers, Workers and other Persons:
(1) Each employer covered by the provisions of these Standards shall:
a. furnish his workers a place of employment free from hazardous conditions that are causing or are likely to cause death,
illness or physical harm to his workers;
b. Give complete job safety instructions to all his workers, especially to those entering the job for the first time, including
those relating to the familiarization with their work environment, hazards to which the workers are exposed to and steps
taken in case of emergency;
c. Comply with the requirements of this Standards; and
d. use only approved devices and equipment in his workplace.
(2) Each worker shall:
a. Cooperate with the employer in carrying out the provisions of this
Standards
b.
report to his supervisor any work hazard that may be discovered in his workplace.
c.
Make proper use of all safeguards and safety devices furnished in accordance with the provisions of this Standards for
his protection and that of others, and shall follow all instructions given by the employer in compliance with the provisions
of this Standards.
d.
use personal protection and safety equipment as required by the employer
e.
Follow work safe procedures
(3) It shall be the duty of any person, including any builder or contractor or enforcement agent, who visits, builds, renovates,
or installs devices, or conducts business in any establishment or workplace, to comply with the provisions of this Standards
and all regulations of the employer issued there under as well as with other subsequent issuances of the Secretary.
2
3
Now that our country is in time of crisis, here are some SPECIFIC GUIDELINES that DOH implements:
1.
The employer must ensure that the workspace is properly disinfected, ventilated, and maintained.
2.
The
employer shall
also provide
workplace to improve compliance.
3.
Other prevention and control measures are:
proper visual reminders for
safety
policies
around
the
a.
Conduct daily temperature and symptom monitoring and recording of all staff who report for work.
b.
Establish referral network for employees who will develop symptoms.
c.
Employers must enforce infection control procedures such as physical distancing, wearing of masks,
meticulous hand hygiene, and cough etiquette.
Appropriate PPE shall also be worn based on the setting of their work (e.g. face shields and masks for those
who render service via face-toface encounters, full PPE for frontline healthcare workers, etc.).
Employers shall implement activities to promote physical and mental resilience among their employees and
workers, and ensure other measures to reduce transmission, contact rate and risk of infection.
d.
(DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM No. 2020-_ 0220)
What is hazard? Hazard is anything with potential to cause injury, illness, or damage.
Types of Hazards:
1.
Physical Hazards. These are brought by unhealthy working conditions, poor lighting, poor ventilation, insufficient
facilities, inefficient or faulty equipment or machine, and improper work practices like wrong use of knives.
2.
Biological Hazards. These are brought about by workers infected with diseases or illnesses, unhygienic personal
practices that can transmit bacteria, parasites, fungi to other workers and food and equipment being handled. Hence,
it is advised that Covid-19 probable cases should be isolated right away.
3.
Ergonomic Hazards. These are brought by poor posture when working long periods of standing, bending, pushing,
lifting, carrying that can cause body stress, muscle pains, and soreness, back injury, numbness of hands, feet and
other parts of the body
4.
Psychological Hazards. These are brought by too much stress from work that may cause mental emotional strains,
anxieties, depression- losing focus on one’s work and others
When potential hazard is discovered, what does an employee need to do?
•
•
Be sure that every individual in the workplace is aware of the problem.
•
Make a follow up. Informing about the hazard is not an assurance that problem is resolved, unless you make follow
ups.
Inform or notify your supervisor. Unless you are the supervisor, then get going on that safety committee plan.
• Record or file any reports or documents about the problem.
Identifying the hazard is not the only way to make everyone safe. You and I have to keep ourselves clean, to keep the food clean,
and to keep the workplace clean.
A. To Keep Oneself Clean
1.
Wash hands thoroughly.
2.
Keep the finger nails short and clean.
3.
Always wear PPE while at work.
4.
Wear
5.
Remove all accessories before working.
mask
anywhere
and anytime.
B. To keep the Food Clean
1.
Never handle food when you have wounds, cuts, and infections.
3
4
2.
It is best to work with clean and sanitized gloves all times to
minimize hand contact with food.
3.
Refrigerate food, especially perishable ones.
4.
Keep food in clean containers with cover.
5.
Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before use.
6.
Check food and containers for any possible contamination.
7.
Clean the containers of ingredients regularly.
8.
Follow the policy of first in, first out. Those stored earlier should be used first before those stored later.
9.
Label package of food to determine information.
C. To Keep the Workplace Clean
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Do not do personal hygiene activities in the workplace.
Do not eat, smoke or spit in the workplace.
Do not sit on equipment and worktables.
Keep the surrounding areas free from dirt and disorganization.
Follow the Japanese philosophy of good housekeeping-sort/seiri, set-in-order/seiton, sweep/seiso,
standardize/seiketsu, and sustain/shitsuke.
TERM
English Term
Meaning in Japanese Context
Seiri
Tidiness
Throw away all rubbish and unrelated materials in the workplace
Seiton
Orderliness
Set everything in proper place quick retrieval and storage
Seiso
Cleanliness
Clean the workplace; everyone should be a janitor
Seiketsu
Standardization
Standardize the way of maintaining cleanliness
Shitsuke
Discipline
Practice 5 S daily- make it a way of life ( also means commitment)
Activity 1: Spot the Hazard
Directions: Below are pictures of the workplace, encircle the hazard and complete the table below.
A.
Home Dangers
From National Safety Council
Spot the Hazard
Assessment
Make the changes
List the hazards
Describe the risks
Suggest ways to control the risk
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/students/beyond/Pages/resources.aspx
B.
Warehouse Dangers
4
5
Spot the Hazard
Assessment
Make the changes
List the hazards
Describe the risks
Suggest ways to control the risk
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
C.
Office Dangers
Spot the Hazard
Assessment
Make the changes
List the hazards
Describe the risks
Suggest ways to control the risk
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Activity 2: Risky Experience
Think of a most risky activity you have already experienced either at home, in school, barangay or any place you have visited.
Shortly narrate your experiences on how you discovered and dealt with it or how you resolved it.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Post - Test
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on the space provided before the number.
_____1. Why is Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OHSP) being implemented?
A. For compliance
C. For popularity of the department
B. For safety and protection
D. For evaluation and reflection
_____2. If you know you are not feeling well due to colds, cough and fever, you prefer to stay at home and rest. This act can
help everyone in the workplace safe from spread of the illness. What type of hazard can be avoided?
A. Biological
B. Chemical
C. Ergonic
D. Physical
______3. What kind of hazard causes emotional strains like anxieties and depression?
5
6
A. Biological
B. Ergonic
C. Physical
D. Psycholoigical
_____4. What value is being inculcated in you upon the discussion of the safety in a workplace?
A. Empathy
B. Flexibility
C. Obedience
D. Reliability
_____5. You are the 3rd worker who came into a shop. You have noticed spilled milk on the floor which could be considered a
physical hazard. What is the best thing you have to do to avoid this hazard?
A. I will just look for a signage and put it on the wet floor.
B. I will inform the others not to step on that wet floor.
C. I will ask my colleagues why there is spilled milk.
D. I will get a wet mop to clean and dry the floor.
Activity #2: My Resume
Directions: Suppose you are applying for a job after graduation this School Year. On a bond paper prepare a resume
following the simple template below. You may also look for other templates you can use.
FIRST NAME & LAST NAME Home
Address Contact No.
Email Address
Objective/s:
Education:
Level
Name of School
Year Graduated
Senior High School
Junior High School
Elementary
Field of Study
Relevant Work Experience
Describe your responsibilities and achievements in terms of impact and
results. Use examples, but keep it short.
Include also the year and place you got your experience.
Skills/Qualifications
List your strengths relevant for the role/position you are applying for
Secial Awards/ Honors/
Certificates
It’s okay to brag about your GPA, awards, and honors. Feel free to
summarize your coursework too.
Activities and Interests
Use this section to highlight your relevant passions, activities, and how you
like to give back. It’s good to include Leadership and volunteer experiences
here. Or show off important extras like publications,
certifications, languages and more. Include other important
accomplishments.
6
7
Clubs & Organizations
List down your membership or leadership in the organizations you joined.
References:
Activity #3: Application Letter Making
Directions: Since you have already made your resume, you are now ready to make your application letter which will be
attached to the resume. On another bond paper, submit a copy of your application letter following all the parts. Read
again the sample given on the lesson.
Activity 4: Mock Interview
Directions: Imagine that an employer does an interview to you because you are applying for a job after your
Senior HS. Write your answers on a sheet of paper. Here are some selected questions that might be asked
from you. Choose at least five (5) questions and answer them in written form. Use another sheet of bond
paper for your answers.
1.
If your colleagues had an opportunity to tell us your primary strength what would that be? Your primary
weakness-what would that be?
2.
What do you do when others resist of reject your ideas or actions?
3.
What is your interpretation of “success?”
4.
Suppose you are in a situation where deadlines and priorities change frequently and rapidly. How would
you handle it?
5.
Tell me about a time when you were a part of a great team. What was your part in the success of your
team?
6.
How would you describe an ideal work immersion supervisor?
Post - Test
Read and answer the following questions on a sheet of paper.
1. What are the different parts of a resume?
2. In what ways can a resume be arranged? Which do you think is best to use?
3. Why do you need to attach a resume to an application letter?
7