CAREGIVING

Quarter 4 - Module 3
Practice Occupational Health
and Safety Procedures
(Week 5 to 8)

SDO TAGUIG CITY AND PATEROS

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Introductory Message

For the facilitator:

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and evaluated by the

Development and Quality Assurance Teams of SDO TAPAT to assist you in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming
their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist
the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities
for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be
enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while being an active
learner.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of
the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let’s Try before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not
alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 Let’s Learn
This module was prepared and written to help you achieve the required
competency in Caregiving. This will be the source of information for you to
acquire knowledge and skills in this particular lesson with minimum
supervision or help from your teacher. With the aid of this material you will
acquire the competency independently and at your own pace.

Week 5 and 6

Learning Outcome: Identify Hazard and Risks

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Identify hazard and risks.

2. Determine hazards and risks indicators in the workplace.

3. Determine the effects of hazards.

Week 7 and 8

Learning Outcome: Evaluate and Control Hazards and Risks

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Follow Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures in dealing

with and for controlling hazards and risks.

2. Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with OHS

procedures and practices.

3. Establish Organizational protocol in providing appropriate assistance

in workplace emergencies.

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 Week Identify Hazard and
5 and 6 Risks
This module will reinforce your knowledge and skills required to
identify hazards and risks indicators in the workplace and its effects.

Let’s Try
Directions: Study the picture below. List down the possible
problems/accidents that may occur from the scenario and write something
about it.

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 Practice Occupational Health and
Safety Procedures
One of the most important tasks of a caregiver is to make sure that
he/she uses the right equipment, tool, or paraphernalia that is applicable to
a specific job. You, as a future caregiver, therefore, should be well versed
with the different tools and equipment that you will use when you are
already in the health care profession.

Learning Objectives:

LO 1: Identify Hazards and Risks

1.1 Identify hazards and risks
1.2 Determine hazards and risks indicators in the workplace
1.3 Determine the effects of hazards.

Let’s Recall
I. Directions: Determine the type of hazard that a worker is exposed base
on the description given in each item. Unscramble the letter by placing the
correct letter sequence in the shaded boxes to come up with the correct
answer for each number.

1. Repetitive and colorful movements

R O G I M C E N O

2. Spillages of toxic materials

H A L E C M C I

3. Bacteria and viruses

L O B G I I O C L A

4. Twisted extension cords

H I Y S C A P L

5. Stress from night shift

P C O S Y H O L A G I C L

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II. Directions: Match Column A with Column B. Write the letter of your choice
on the space provided.

Column A Column B
________1. It protects a caregiver’s A. Gloves
clothing from contamination.
________2. It is used to protect the B. Surgical Gown
Hands from contamination
________3. This may be used when C. PPE
Gown is not available
________4. It is used to avoid droplets D. Surgical Apron
Of saliva from reaching other people.
_______5. includes ear and eye protection, E. Medical Mask
respirators and protective clothing.

Let’s Explore

Definition of Terms
Caregiving  the activity or profession of regularly looking after a child or a
sick, elderly, or disabled person

Caregiver  a worker who is qualified to provide personal care

independently or with minimal supervision, to children, elderly
or people with special needs (disabilities)
 someone who is responsible for looking after another person,
for example, a person who has disability or is ill or very young

Assess  to determine the value or extent of something

Contaminate  to make unclean through contact

Crucial  to put away or throw away
Double-bagged  a technique of putting contaminated items/things in a plastic
bag and then placing the closed bag into another plastic bag
Fuse  a device used for protecting an electric circuit
Potential  capable of growth, development and coming into being

Respirator  is an instrument that supplies oxygen for breathing.

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 Let’s Elaborate
HAZARDS AND RISKS
Hazard is anything that may cause harm to an individual, such as chemicals,
electricity, open drawers and inadequate ventilation.

Risk is the possibility that somebody could be harmed by these and other
hazards and the indication of how serious the harm can be.

Occupational Health and Safety

Occupational Health and Safety is the campaign and maintenance of the
well-being of workers in every occupation. It talks about providing a safe working
environment to achieve an injury-free work place and a healthy atmosphere that
protects every worker against illness. As an effect, it may also protect co-workers,
family members, clients, and other members of the community who are affected by
the workplace environment.

Types of Hazards
Physical Hazards are the most normal occurrences in workplaces.
They are usually easy to detect, however, very often are neglected because
people are too accustomed to them. Another reason may be due to lack of
knowledge or people do not see situations as hazards.

Examples of physical hazards that a caregiver may

be exposed to:
• Electrical Hazards
• Endless loud noise
• Spills on the floors or tripping hazards

Effects of Physical Hazards

• Fire
• Decreased efficiency
• Annoyance
• Falls

Biological Hazards come from working with animals, people or

infectious materials. This is, therefore one of the common hazards that a
caregiver face. If one is working in a daycare, hospital, hotel laundry,
nursing home, laboratories, he/she may be exposed to biological hazards.

Examples of biological hazards that a caregiver

may be exposed to:
• Blood or other body fluids
• Fungi
• Bacteria and viruses
• Contaminated waste

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Some of the Effects of Biological Hazards
• Infections
• Skin irritations
• Allergy
• Tuberculosis
• AIDS

Ergonomic Hazards occur when a caregiver’s nature of work, body

position, and working conditions put pressure on his/her body. It is difficult
to spot this type of hazard, because caregiver do not immediately notice the
effect to their bodies. At first sore muscles may be experienced. But long-
term exposure to this type of hazard can be cause musculoskeletal
problems.

Examples of ergonomic hazards that a caregiver

may be exposed to:
⚫ Performing tasks that require lifting heavy
loads.
⚫ Too much bending ad reaching
⚫ Standing for long period of time
⚫ Holding body parts for long period of time
⚫ Awkward movements, especially if it is
repetitive
⚫ Repeating same movements over and over

Some of the effects of Ergonomic Hazards

• Pain in the shoulder
⚫ Back injury
⚫ Too much impact on wrist and hands
⚫ Numbness in some parts of the body
⚫ Muscle cramps

Chemical Hazards are present when worker is exposed to any

chemical preparation in the workplace in any form (solid, liquid, gas). There
may be chemicals which are safe, but some caregiver’s who are sensitive to
solutions may cause skin irritation, illness or
breathing problems.
Examples of chemical hazards that a caregiver
may be exposed to:
• Liquids like cleaning products
• Disinfecting solutions

Effects of Chemical Hazards

• Lung diseases
• Difficulty in breathing
• Allergy

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 Psychological Hazards take place when a caregiver’s work
environment becomes stressful or demanding.
Examples of Psychological Hazards that a caregiver
may be exposed to:

• “Burnout”, fatigue, and on call duty

• Unreasonable expectations from patients or clients
• Verbal Abuse from dissatisfied clients
• Unreasonable expectations from supervisors and
management.

Some of the effects of Psychological Hazards

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Loss of confidence
• Loss of concentration at work
• Deterioration of performance at work

Recognizing Hazards and Risks in the workplace

Hazards and risks vary from one workplace to another. Even in day care or
nursing homes where work routines may be the same, hazards will differ
depending on the type of building the establishment is situated and the
attitudes of caregivers, clients, or employers.
The following are some ways for a caregiver to determine health and safety
problems:
1. A caregiver should observe the workplace.
2. A caregiver may examine complaints from his/her co-workers.
3. A caregiver should check accidents records.
4. A caregiver should examine chart on results of inspections done by
the employers or private organizations.
5. A caregiver may use checklists and inspect the workplace.
6. A caregiver may study reports or any other vital information about the
nursing home.

Let’s Dig In
Directions: The following are examples of hazards. Using the table below, group
them according to their type.

- “burn out”, fatigue and on call duty

- too much bending and reaching

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 - standing for long periods of time
- blood or other body fluids
- bacteria and viruses
- verbal abuse from dissatisfied client
- spills on the floors
- electrical hazards
- contaminated wastes
- repeating the same movements over and over

Physical Psychological Biological Ergonomic

Hazards Hazards Hazards Hazards

Let’s Remember

Directions: Watch these videos by clicking the link then, write your answers
on a sheet of paper. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvldyOyv--0

1. What does the video tell about the potential threats of chemotherapy drugs to
health care workers?

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2. What will be the role of a caregiver or a health care worker in this type of
possible hazard?

Let’s Apply
Directions: Give and write your reactions on the following real-life
situations then identify the type of hazards encountered by every
individuals.

1. Lilia is 15 years of age and her passion is in cooking. One day, she
prepared a food for his brother Peter. After cooking, she cleaned the pans
and soaked them in a strong chemical solution. She used gloves to protect
her hands and arms. Unfortunately, while she was lifting the largest pan,
she slipped on the floor. What was the possible reason for her slipping?

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________

2. Ryan father works in the fields by spraying pesticides on crops. After few
days of spraying, his father became very ill. His eyes got irritated, his chest
was hurting, he had difficulties in breathing and he felt too dizzy. Ryan’s
family brought him to Rural Health Unit for immediate first aid then sent to
the nearest hospital for proper treatment. However, a week later he was still
having chest pains and difficulties in breathing. What would be the possible
cause of his illness?

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________

3. Your brother works in the Sugar Mill near at Balintawak Market. The
nature of his work is to load and unload heavy sacks of sugar from big
trucks. Unfortunately, he’s under a lot of pressure from his boss to get the
truck unloaded quickly. This made him acted too fast however, when he
picked up the large and heavy sack of sugar, he slipped and fell. What can
you reflect from the situation?

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
______________________

Answer/s shall be assessed using the rubric below.

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 5 Identify all the hazard and able to express the whole idea clearly.
4 Identify at least three types of hazards and often express the idea.
3 Identify at least two types of hazards and less express the idea.
2 Identify one type of hazards and least express idea.
Was not able to identify any hazards and does not express any idea on
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the given problem.

Let’s Evaluate
I. Directions: Write True if the statement is correct, False if it is incorrect.

_____1. Occupational hazards and risks can be prevented.

_____2. Hazard is the possibility that somebody could be harmed by these

and other hazards and the indication of how serious the harm can
be.

_____3. Performing repeated movements in the workplace are an example of

biological hazard.

_____4. Occupational health and safety is the promotion of health and safety
of every working man.

_____5. Every caregiver should take part in determining the hazards and
risks in the workplace.

II. Directions: Match the word in Column A with that of the description in
Column B. Write the letter of your choice in the space provided in each item.

Column A Column B

___1. Biological hazard A. It is anything that may cause harm

to an individual.

___2. Hazard B. The type of hazard that is

usually the easiest to spot.

___3. Risk C. It comes from working with

infectious materials.

___4. Occupational health and safety D. The indication of how serious

the harm can be.

___5. Physical hazard E. The promotion and maintenance

of the well-being of workers.

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 Let’s Extend
Directions: Walk and look around your house and list down 10 possible
hazards and risks that you may find. Explain why these things that you
have identified or listed pose danger to the members of your family. Follow
the format given.

Reason/s why it poses danger to me and

Possible hazard/risk
my family

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

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9.

10.

Week Evaluate and Control

7 and 8 Hazard and Risks

This module will build your knowledge and competencies required to

follow Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures in dealing with and
for controlling hazards and risks. Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
in accordance with OHS procedures and practices. And establish
Organizational protocol in providing appropriate assistance in workplace
emergencies.

Let’s Recall
Directions: Watch these videos by clicking the link then, write your answers
on a sheet of paper.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWSPIHGiuFs&feature=related

1. What is the video all about?

2. Have you seen any hazard or risk in the video? What are these?

3. Do you believe the caregiver handled her task well as seen in the video?
Justify your answer.

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 Let’s Explore
Directions: Draw a scene or scenario that shows hazard and risk in a
workplace. Write any suggestions you may give to avoid risks and hazards.

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

Your drawing will be graded using the rubric below.

Criteria Excellent Acceptable Fair Needs

5 3 2 Improvement
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Drawing is Drawing is Drawing is Drawing is like
appealing and mostly similar to many others,
unique. It appealing and others, layout layout is
Clarity and
shows clarity unique. It is unappealing
Neatness
and neatness. mostly shows unrecognized. and
clarity and unrecognized.
neatness.
Accurate Accurate Some Many
content content but inaccuracies in inaccuracies or
Understanding explained in not very content or lack incomplete
about the detailed detailed of any detail. information.
topic format. Mostly Near to Not Realistic.
Scene is Realistic. Realistic.
Realistic.

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Met all the All One Two Three
requirements requirements requirement is requirements requirements
needed in the met or missing. are missing. are missing.
drawing exceeded.

Let’s Elaborate
Evaluating risks is a key step in working with hazardous materials,
instrumentation, and equipment.
A risk assessment will in part examine the probability that an adverse
event will occur and the consequence of that event when working with
hazardous materials.
Ultimately, this can help to determine the proper controls that will be
needed to avoid the adverse event.
A risk assessment can reduce the likelihood that faculty, staff, or
students may be unnecessarily exposed to a laboratory hazard.

EVALUATING AND CONTROLLING HAZARDS AND RISKS

Once you recognize a hazard in the workplace, then you can proceed
with risk assessment, that is focusing on the risk that really matter in the
workplace.

Evaluating hazards and risks is the process of determining the level of

risk created by the hazard and the likelihood of injury or illness occurring.
Most of the time, simple measures can be done, with no trouble, to control
risks. An example of this is making sure that cabinet drawers are kept
closed so that people do not trip.

The concern for control increases as the recognized level of risk

increases. A person identifying the risk of harm or injury from a hazard in a
nursing home or day care should consider these questions:

• How likely it is that a hazard will cause harm;

• How serious that harm is likely to be; and
• How often (and how many) workers are exposed.
It is a must that you have a record of every risk assessment done. If a
certain accident or damage happens again, it might be that you will trace
back the original records to check if the assessment overlooked a potential
hazard Assessing or evaluating the hazard and risks is crucial in making a
decision on the mode of control to be used.

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CONTROL HAZARDS AND RISKS

It is possible that workplace hazards can be controlled by a variety of

methods. Of course, the very reason why hazards should be controlled is to
prevent workers from being exposed to occupational hazards. Hazard control
comes in different processes. But one method may be more effective than
the others.

When we speak of controlling hazards and risks, it means settling on

the measure that will solve the trouble most successfully. There are five
major categories of control measures: elimination, substitution, engineering
controls, administrative controls and personal protective equipment.

1. Eliminating a hazard means removing it completely.

2. Substitution is replacing or substituting a hazardous agent or work
process with a less dangerous one.
3. An engineering control may mean changing a piece of machinery (for
example, using proper machine guards) or a work process to reduce
exposure to a hazard.
4. An administrative control may mean working a limited number of
hours in a hazardous area is an example of an administrative control
(for example, job rotation)
5. Personal Protective Equipment includes ear and eye protection,
respirators and protective clothing.
Obviously, the best method of controlling hazards and risks is
through elimination. That is to take away or to get rid of the hazard.
However, more often than not, this is not possible. So, employers make use
of any of the remaining control measures. The general rule is that the use of
personal protective equipment (PPE) should be the last alternative in
controlling hazards and risks in a workplace. Although it is said that the
best method of control measure is through elimination of hazards, a very
good technique for safe and healthy environment is through the utilization
of a combination of methods.

PRACTICAL WAYS TO PREVENT HAZARDS AND RISKS

A Closer look at electricity

• As common-sense dictates, you have to ensure that all electrical

equipment you use is in good condition.
• Check electrical cords and make sure they are not frayed.
• Your hands should be dry before attempting to use any electrical
equipment.
• Do not attempt to change fuses unless you know what you are doing.
• Do not turn on all appliances at the same time just because you want
to save time.
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Use of Personal Protective Equipment

Caregivers should religiously abide by the following to prevent biological

hazards from happening:

Surgical Gown
• Wear gown that is long enough to
cover your clothing. Because the
outside of the gown is considered
contaminated, this should not be
touched when it is removed. A gown
that is wet is, of course considered
contaminated also. A caregiver should
wear a clean gown every client care. In
case the gown is not available, apron
should be worn to mask clothing during
contact.

Surgical Apron

Medical Mask
• Mask should fit comfortably over the
nose and mouth. The same with a gown or
apron, a wet mask is considered
contaminated. The front of the mask is also
contaminated. Masks should not be worn
around neck. For each client contact, a clean
mask should be used.

Gloves
• Gloves should be used when issue on
contamination is present. Also, when a
caregiver has open wound on the hands, it is
a must that he/she use gloves. Then outside
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 of the gloves should not be touched when removed as this is
considered contaminated.

Disposal of Health Care Wastes

In order to reduce the burden of disease, health care wastes should be

managed appropriately. Whether a caregiver is working in a hospital, a day
care, or even at home, proper discarding of medical wastes should be of
great consideration.

Human waste products. Obviously, these wastes should be flushed down the
toilet without delay should not be discarded in the street or in any public
places.

Blood and bloody fluids. These must be removed right away. It is best if they
can be directly flushed down the toilet. If clothes are contaminated, they
should be washed separately using hot water and should be dried. Dressing
with blood need to be double-bagged in plastic and disposed of based on
existing community or local rules.

Needles (sharps). Sharps should be kept in a container which is not easy to

pierce like metal (coffee can). Some items may be kept while some should be
discarded right away. It is advisable to discuss with the supervisor for the
best disposal method.

Medical equipment. If the equipment is contaminated, it should be thrown

away. It is ideal that the equipment be double-bagged and disposed of based
on the existing regulations in the community. Also, this should be discussed
with the immediate supervisor as to whether or not the said equipment can
be kept or should be disposed of already.

Proper Handwashing

As you touch people, tables, chairs, books, sinks, handrails, and other
objects and surfaces, there is a possibility that you contaminate your hands,
the germs that have accumulated when touching things may be the means
for you to get sick and spread illness to others. The importance of hand
washing comes in. It is by far the best and simplest way to prevent germs
from spreading and to keep the people around you from getting sick. Though
it is said that hand washing is the first line of defense against the spread of
illnesses, you should be aware of the proper way of doing it. Otherwise, you
may just be wasting your time doing it because you do not really wipe out
what should be eliminated. The following steps will help you in performing
proper hand washing to rid yourself of germs in no time.

1. Prepare your materials before washing your hands: paper towel, bar or
liquid soap.

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 2. Turn on the faucet and wet wrists and hands thoroughly. Use a
generous amount of soap.
3. Rub your hands together and between fingers. Be sure to use friction
when washing as this helps in cleaning your hands. Do not forget the
surface of your hands, palms, the space within the fingers and above
the wrists. Do this process for at least 20 seconds.
You might want to sing "happy birthday" twice slowly to make sure
you attained the minimum number of seconds in washing your hands.
4. Clean your nails by rubbing the soap later through them. If your nails
are long (it is advisable that health care workers do not grow their
nails long), use soft stick or the nails of the other hand to remove the
dirt under them.
5. Rinse your hands thoroughly under running water. Remember to
rinse from above the wrist down to the fingers.
6. Use a paper towel to dry hands and discards immediately.
7. Use a new paper towel to close faucet being careful not to
contaminated your hands. This paper towel should be discarded right
away.
Put a Stop to Ergonomic Hazard

Efficient control measures are now being utilized by employers to avoid

ergonomic hazards among health care workers. Manual handling of
patients, for example, has become less stressful due to some paraphernalia
being used that facilitate the task. Adjustable height work stations,
improved tool design, and adjusted work pace are now part of a worker’s life.
Unfortunately, ergonomic hazard effects continue to happen. Why? At times,
the workers themselves invite these hazards due to the wrong way they do
their tasks, Conscious or not, they have to examine their work routine and
consider these simple rules:

• Avoid twisting the body.

• Bend knees if it is needed.
• Avoid too much stretching when reaching for something.
• Use a ladder when reaching for hard-to-reach materials or objects.
• Ask for help from someone if the task cannot be done by one person.

Let’s Dig In
Directions: Write True if the statement is correct or False if it is incorrect.
_____1. Occupational hazards and risks can be prevented.
_____2. Hazard is the possibility that somebody could be harmed by these and
other hazards and the indication of how serious the harm can be.
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_____3. Performing repeated movements in the workplace are an example of
biological hazard.
_____4. Occupational health and safety are the promotion of every working man.
_____5. Every caregiver should take part in determining the hazards and risks in
the workplace.
_____6. Twisting the body when doing a task is important to avoid ergonomic
hazard.
_____7. Proper handwashing is the first line of defense against the spread of illness
to other people.
_____8. A wet gown is considered contaminated.
_____9. The best method of control measures is through substitution.
_____10. Providing improved tools and equipment to workers to prevent hazard is
an example of engineering control.

Let’s Remember
Directions: Create a video demonstrating on how you wash your hands
properly. Submit or send your video thru messenger or google form. You will be
rated using the rubric below.

SCORING ACTUAL
ACCURACY
CRITERIA SCORE

Demonstrated all the steps correctly. 10

Failed to perform 4 steps, but demonstrated the rest

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correctly.
Failed to perform 3 steps, but demonstrated the rest
7
correctly.
Failed to perform 2 steps, but demonstrated the rest
5
correctly.
Failed to perform 1 step, but demonstrated the rest
3
correctly.
Failed to perform any of the steps in handwashing
1
correctly.

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 Let’s Apply
Directions: Write the correct answer on the space provided. Choose your
answer from the box below.

1._________________ is anything that may cause harm to an individual.

2._________________ is the possibility that somebody could be harmed these and

other hazards and the indication of how serious the harm can be.

3.________________ a type of hazard that is usually easy to detect.

4.________________ a type of hazard come from working with animals, people or

infectious materials.

5.________________ a type of hazard that usually occur when a caregiver’s nature of

work, body position and working conditions put pressure on his body.

6._______________ this type of hazard takes place when a caregiver’s work

environment becomes stressful or demanding.

7.______________ this type of hazard is present when a worker is exposed to any

chemical preparation in the workplace in any form.

8._______________ a control measure that may mean changing a piece of machinery

or a work process to reduce exposure to a hazard.

9.______________ a control measure that may mean working a limited number of

hours in a hazardous area.

10._____________ a control measure includes ear and eye protection, respirators and
protective clothing.

Personal Protective Equipment Administrative control Eliminating

Hazard Ergonomic Physical Hazard

Psychological hazard Chemical hazard Risk

Biological Hazard Engineering control

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 Let’s Evaluate
Directions: Match the word in Column A with that description on Column B.
Write the letter of your choice on the box after the item number.

Column A Column B

1. Biological Hazard A. It is anything that may cause harm to an individual

2. Hazard B. the type of hazard that is usually the easiest to spot

3. Risk C. it comes from working with infectious materials

Occupational
4. D. the indication of how serious the harm can be
Health and Safety

E. the promotion and maintenance of the well-being of

5. Physical Hazard
workers

F. is replacing s hazardous agent or work process with

6. Surgical Gown
a less dangerous one

G. used to avoid droplets of saliva from reaching other

7. Surgical Apron
people

8. Elimination H. it may be used when gown is not available

9. Medical Mask I. It means removing hazards completely

10. Substitution J. protects a caregiver’s clothing from contamination

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 Let’s Extend
Multiple Choice. Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write only
the letter of the on the space provided before each number.

_____ 1. It is the campaign and maintenance of the well-being of workers in every

occupation.
A. Occupational Health and Safety C. Health and Safety
B. Hazard D. Risk

_____ 2. It is the possibility that somebody could be harmed.

A. Hazard C. Risk
B. Occupational Health and Safety D. Health and Safety

_____ 3. It is anything that may cause harm to an individual, such as chemicals,

electricity, open drawers, and inadequate ventilation.
A. Occupational Health and Safety C. Health and Safety
B. Hazard D. Risk

_____ 4. These hazards are the most normal occurrences in workplace.

A. Biological Hazards C. Chemical hazards
B. Ergonomic Hazards D. Physical hazards

_____ 5. These hazards occur when a caregiver’s nature of work, body position and
working conditions put pressure on his/her body.
A. Biological Hazards C. Chemical hazards
B. Ergonomic Hazards D. Physical hazards

_____ 6. What type of hazards come from working with animals, people or infectious
materials?
A. Biological Hazards C. Chemical hazards
B. Ergonomic Hazards D. Physical hazards

_____ 7. What type of hazards are present when a worker is exposed to any
chemical preparation in the workplace in any form (solid, liquid or gas)?
A. Biological Hazards C. Chemical hazards
B. Ergonomic Hazards D. Physical hazards

_____ 8. The following are examples of physical hazard EXCEPT______.

A. Electrical hazards C. Spills on floors
B. Endless loud noise D. Annoyance

_____ 9. Which of the following is not an effect of Physical Hazards?

A. Fungi C. Decreased efficiency
B. Annoyance D. Fire

_____ 10.Which among the following is an example of Ergonomic hazards wherein a

caregiver may be exposed to?
A. Too much bending and reaching C. Contaminated wastes
B. Bacteria and viruses D. Blood or other body fluids
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_____ 11. These hazards take place when a caregiver’s work environment becomes
stressful or demanding.
A. Psychological Hazards C. Chemical hazards
B. Ergonomic Hazards D. Physical hazards

_____ 12. Which of the following is not an effect of Psychological Hazards

A. Depression C. Loss of confidence
B. Anxiety D. Muscle cramps

_____ 13. The following are some ways for a caregiver to determine health and
safety problems ECXEPT________.
A. A caregiver should observe the workplace.
B. A caregiver may examine complaints from his/her co-workers.
C. A caregiver should not check accident records.
D. A caregiver may use checklists and inspect the workplace.

_____ 14. Marilyn gave birth at the age of 15. She did not even finish her studies
thus she really needed to work very hard just to feed her daughter. In fact,
Marilyn was neglected and abandoned. Through this life experience of hers,
she might suffer from________.
A. Loss of confidence C. Anxiety
B. Depression D. All of the above

_____ 15. Melanie is a certified Medical Technologist and she is working in a

hospital nearby town. Basically her work is mostly in laboratory in which
blood and other specimen are collected. What possible health risk she might
experience?
A. Infections C. Skin irritations
B. Tuberculosis D. All of the above

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 References

WEEK 5 to 8

Printed Materials

Elana D. Zucker. The Caregiver’s Resource book 6th Edition Pearson

Education South Asia PTE. LTD. 2009
National League of Philippine Government Nurses, Inc. Public Health
Nursing in the Philippines 10th Edition National League of Philippine
Government Nurses, Inc.
Mildred O. Hogstel and Linda Cox Curry Practical Guide to Health
Assessment through the Life Span 3rd Edition F.A.Davs Company 2001
Assessment Technologies Institute Fundamentals of Nursing Practice 2004
Nursing Procedures Incredibly Easy 2002 Springhourse Corporation

Online Resources

www.google.com
https://www.uvm.edu/riskmanagement/evaluate-and-control-hazards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvldyOyv--0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWSPIHGiuFs
https://www.kidsvt.com/vermont/daycare-nightmares/Content?oid=2148973

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 Module Development Team
Writers: MR. ALBERT M. MABUNGA
Content Editor: MRS. ANNA LYN L. AYERAS
Language Editor: MS. MA. ANGELICA G. ACORDA
Reviewers: DR. ANGELA K. ALAMAN, Head Teacher IV
DR. RONALDO J. LASIN, Master Teacher I
Illustrators: MR. JOHN DENNIS MENA
Layout Artist: MR. JOHN DENNIS MENA

HYBRID TEAM VALIDATORS

JHS Team Leader/Facilitator: DR. MELEDA H. POLITA, SDS (Retired)
School Head In-Charge: DR. REA MILANA-CRUZ, Principal IV
Content Validator/Editor: MR. SANTIAGO T. ALVIS, Principal II

Management Team:
Name of Schools Division Superintendent: DR. MARGARITO B. MATERUM
Name of SGOD - Chief: DR. GEORGE P. TIZON
Name of CID - Chief: DR. ELLERY G. QUINTIA
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Name of EPS In-charge of LRMS/ALS: DR. DAISY L. MATAAC

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