HAZARD
AND RISK
VOCAVULAR
Y
ACCIDENT
• an unexpected and
unfortunate incident
that occurs accidentally
and causes hurt,
damage, or injury.
INCIDENT
•refers to any remarkable
or interesting event or
occurrence, whether
intentional or unintended.
HAZARD
• can potentially harm
or injure workers. In
any workplace, hazard
exists.
RISK
• is the possibility that a
hazard will harm
someone.
NEAR MISS
• refers to an unanticipated
event that almost harms
persons or property but
does not cause any injury
or damage.
SAFETY
• the physical or environmental
conditions of work which comply
with the prescribed Occupational
Health Safety (OHS) standards, and
which allow the workers to perform
his or her job without or within
acceptable exposure to hazards.
SAFETY MEASURES
• is an action, or procedure
that is designed to lower the
occurrence or risk of injury,
loss and danger to persons,
property or the environment.
UNSAFE ACTS
•are activities or behaviors that
depart from established safety
norms, such as disobeying
safety guidelines or failing to
properly employ personal
protection equipment.
UNSAFE CONDITIONS
•include physical aspects within the
workplace that have the potential
to cause harm, such as poor
housekeeping, insufficient, lighting
or ventilation, malfunctioning
equipment, or inappropriate
handling of hazardous products.
TYPES OF HAZARDS
1. PHYSICAL HAZARD
• It includes weak platform,
slippery stairs or floorings, falling
objects, excessively loud music,
prolonged vibration, poor
ventilation, extreme
temperatures, and poor air
quality.
2. CHEMICAL HAZARD
•are typical of hazardous
chemicals that can cause
fire and explosion that
came from pesticides,
cleaning agents, acids, and
poisons.
3. MECHANICAL HAZARD
•is caused by electrically
operated machineries or
devices that can cause electric
shock or electrocution. Pressure
vessels, tractors, and cranes are
all used in farm operations.
4. BIOLOGICAL HAZARD
•includes bacteria,
viruses, mold, mildew,
insects, and vermin,
among others.
5. PSYCOLOGICAL HAZARD
•is the stresses that
farmers get from work,
family, or even among
friends.
6. ERGONOMIC HAZARD
•refers to any physical condition
that can be experienced in the
workplace due to incorrect body
movement/s that can cause
injury or other health concern that
may affect musculoskeletal system
causing aches and sprains.
CHEMICALS AND
HAZARDOUS TOOLS
AND EQUIPMENT USED
FOR FARM WORK
1. SPRAYING CHEMICALS
•These are used to control
pests, weeds, and
mollusks. Spraying is the
most common method of
applying chemicals.
Important things to remember
when using chemical for the
crops:
•Do not attempt to spray if
there is a strong wind and
its direction is towards the
body of water or a house.
•Never wash the spray
equipment with water
running down into open
drains or towards a dam.
•Refrain from using used
chemical containers.
To reduce the risk of
hazardous chemicals, do
the following:
•Appropriate PPE must be
used.
•Store the chemicals in locked
cabinets or storage area.
•Know the first aid
procedures.
•Provide a list of
hazardous chemicals
used in the farm.
2. Land Preparation using
Heavy Equipment and
Implements
•the use of mechanical equipment
for land preparation like tractor
might involve risks such as a
person being run over by it.
Important things to remember
when using chemical for the
crops:
• Do not use a tractor for
transportation. It is not a passenger
vehicle.
• Use a seatbelt when driving a tractor.
• Use of PPE can save the operator
from serious injuries.
•Never wash the spray
equipment with water
running down into open
drains or towards a dam.
•Refrain from using used
chemical containers.
FARM PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT
1. Farm Respiratory Protection
•Use respirators
to protect
themselves
from inhaling
mold spores
and chemicals.
2. Eye Protection
• This is used to
protect farmers’
eyes from possible
flying objects, liquid
sprays, or other
elements that may
enter their eyes.
3. Foot Protection
• Wearing appropriate
footwear protects
the farmer from
stepping on sharp
objects or animal
bites. It can also
protect him/her from
slipping.
4. Hand Protection
• Farmers use gloves to
protect their hands from
hazardous elements
such as holding
chemicals or removing
infested crops. Use
disposable gloves when
dealing with infested
crops.
5. Head Protection
•this is
necessary to
protect their
head from
slip or fall.
6. Body Protection
•Farmers often
wear long sleeve
clothes and jeans.
This is necessary
to protect them
from harmful
elements.
