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TLE-CAPENTRY
PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
AND SAFETY PROCEDURE (OS)
TLE-CAPENTRY – Grade 7-8
Module 1: Identify Hazards and Risks

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MODULE 1

IDENTIFY HAZARDS AND RISKS

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Self Learning Module in “Carpentry Exploration Course

GRADE 7 AND GRADE 8”. This module contains training materials and activities for
you to complete. The unit of competency “PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
AND SAFETY PROCEDURE” contains the knowledge skills and attitudes required
for Carpentry Exploratory Course Grade 7 and Grade 8. You are required to go
through Pre-test, Learning Activities, Several Tasks, Post Test, and
Assignment at the end of each learning activity in order to complete each of the
learning outcomes of this module.

Learning
Objective
1.1 List down the different health hazards
and risks found in the workplace

Content Standard: The learner demonstrates an understanding of the concepts

of occupational health and safety procedures

Performance Standard: The learner independently prepares an occupational

health and safety checklist being applied in carpentry.

Learning Activities

Learning Activities Special Instructions

Read the vocabulary list Read the definition of terms for better
understanding.

Answer the Pre-test Check if you already had an idea about

the topic.

Read the information sheet 1.1 Discuss the difference between hazard
and risk. Familiarize the different
categories of hazard and how to
evaluate the risk associated to a
hazard.

Do all the practice tasks. Accomplish all the practice individually

to assess your own learning about the
topic then submit your output to your
teacher.

Answer post-test. Answer the test item to assess your

learning.
Prepare the assignment. Accomplish the activities required for
your assignment and submit it to your
teacher.

Check the answer key. Compare your answer and see if you
got the correct answers.

Vocabulary List

Hazard – is something that can be considered as source of danger

Risk – is the possibility that something can cause loss, injury or danger
Hazard Identification – is the evaluation of the entire area to look for potential
source of danger
Risk Assessment – is the process of analyzing hazards for their degree of risk to
cause future accidents
Probability – the chance that an event or something will occur
Severity – the condition of being very bad or unpleasant

Pre – Test
Direction: Read each question carefully and write the letter of the correct answer on
your answer sheet.

1. Lifting heavy objects with wrong posture falls on what category of hazard?
a. Biological c. Ergonomic
b. Physical d. Chemical

2. A method of identifying and controlling risks.

a. Hazard Identification c. Risk Control
b. Operational Risk Management d. Risk Assessment

3. Which is NOT part of a Carpenter’s task and duties?

a. Assemble materials c. Repair different tools and
equipment
b. Supervise other workers d. Prepare lesson plan

4. Which is NOT a Psychosocial hazard?

a. Stress c. Extended work hours
b. Noise d. Client demands and deadlines

5. This involves determining appropriate ways to eliminate the hazard, or control

the risk when the hazard cannot be eliminated.
a. Hazard Identification c. Risk Control
b. Operational Risk Management d. Risk Assessment

Information Sheet 1.1

A carpenter builds and repairs different forms and structures, working

mainly with wood. Some of a carpenter’s common tasks are to:
 Measure, cut, assemble and join materials.
 Read, prepare and interpret construction drawings.
 Prepare cost estimates and documentation for customers.
 Conform to building codes and other regulations.
 Use, clean, maintain and repair different tools and equipment.
 Supervise and assist helpers and other workers.
Because of these tasks and duties, carpenters face their own unique set
of occupational hazards.

There is a difference between “hazards” and “risks”! They are not the
same.
A hazard is something that can cause harm, e.g. electricity, chemicals,
working up a ladder, noise, a keyboard, a bully at work, stress, etc.
A risk is the chance, high or low, that any hazard will actually cause
somebody harm.
For example, working alone away from your office can be a hazard. The risk
of personal danger may be high. Electric cabling is a hazard. If it has snagged
on a sharp object, the exposed wiring places it in a 'high-risk' category.
These hazards can be classified into six different categories. These include the
following:

1. Biological. Biological hazards include bacteria, fungi, etc. that can

cause adverse health impacts. For example, mould and wood dusts
that can cause cancer risks.

2. Chemical. Chemical hazards are hazardous substances that can

cause harm. Such as: solvents and liquid wood treatments like anti-
wood borers and wood bleaches as well as paints and flammable or
combustible materials. These hazards can result in both health and
physical impacts, such as skin irritation, respiratory system irritation,
blindness, corrosion and explosions.

3. Physical. Physical hazards are environmental factors that can harm

an employee without necessarily touching them, including heights and
exposure to loud noise from machinery and tools.

4. Safety. These are hazards that create unsafe working conditions. For
example, exposure to rotating machineries and sharp tools that may
cause lacerations when the worker tripped and entanglement of body
parts.

5. Ergonomic. Ergonomic hazards are a result of physical factors that

can result in muscoskeletal injuries. For example, a poor work station
setup, poor and awkward posture and manual handling when lifting
may result in pain and injury.

6. Psychosocial. Psychosocial hazards include those that can have an

adverse effect on a carpenter’s or worker’s mental health or wellbeing.
For example, stress, extended work days at workplace and client
demands and deadlines, extreme temperature when working outdoors
etc.

What is Hazard Identification?

Hazard identification is part of the process used to evaluate if any particular

situation, item, thing, etc. may have the potential to cause harm. The term often
used to describe the full process is risk assessment:
1. Identify hazards and risk factors that have the potential to cause harm
(hazard identification).
2. Analyze and evaluate the risk associated with that hazard (risk analysis, and
risk evaluation).
3. Determine appropriate ways to eliminate the hazard, or control the risk when
the hazard cannot be eliminated (risk control).
Overall, the goal of hazard identification is to find and record possible hazards
that may be present in your workplace. It may help to work as a team and include
both people familiar with the work area, as well as people who are not – this way you
have both the experienced and fresh eye to conduct the inspection.

What is Risk Assessment?

Risk Assessment is the process of detecting hazards and assessing associated

risks. Our goal is to teach you how to analyze hazards for their potential risk to
cause future accidents.
With this knowledge, you will be able to prioritize corrective actions to prevent those
future accidents.
Operational Risk Management is a method of identifying and controlling risks.

ASSESSING HAZARDS BY PROBABILITY

Probability
How often will a certain hazard lead to an accident?

Frequent: Probably will occur very often

Likely: Probably will occur often
Occasional: Expected to occur occasionally
Seldom: Expected to occur on rare basis
Unlikely: Unexpected, but might occur

ASSESSING HAZARDS BY SEVERITY

Severity
When that hazard does cause an accident, how severe will the outcome be?

Catastrophic: Loss of life; complete equipment loss

Critical: Accident level injury and equipment damage
Moderate: Incident to minor accident damage
Negligible: Damage probably less than accident or incident levels

RISK ASSESSMENT
But how can we systematically classify and prioritize risks?
Answer: Risk Assessment Codes or (RACs). They provide a simple method to
prioritize intervention strategies.

RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX

RAC
CODES
Practice Task #1:

Provide the items asked on the table below. List as many as possible.
Example number 1 is made for you. Write on your own paper.

CATEGORY OF HAZARD HAZARD

1. Chemical Wood paints
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10.
11.

Practice Task #2:

Provide the items asked on the table below. List as many as possible.
Identify if a hazard is a high risk, medium risk or low risk. Write on your
own paper.
RISK ASSESSMENT
HAZARD
(Low/Medium/High Risk)
1. Circular Table Saw Extremely High Risk
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

Practice Task #3:

Spot the Hazard. In a short bond paper, DRAW and ENCIRCLE the
potential hazards you can find in the picture below.

Post Test:
Direction: Read each question carefully and write the letter of the correct answer on
your answer sheet.

1. This is the process of evaluating the surrounding that may have the potential
to cause harm.
a. Hazard Identification c. Risk Control
b. Operational Risk Management d. Risk Assessment

2. A way of assessing hazard base on the magnitude of damage of the

outcome.
a. Intensity c. Probability
b. Magnitude d. Severity

3. Wood chisels placed on the floor is what type of hazard?

a. Safety c. Chemical
b. Psychosocial d. Physical

4. Using hazard assessment by severity, on what scale does minor accidents

fall under?
a. Catastrophic c. Critical
b. Negligible d. Moderate

5. Hazard is defined as the probability of suffering harm or loss.

a. True
b. False

Assignment:

Essay. Using your own idea and opinion, answer the following questions on a
whole sheet of paper.

1. Why do you think it is important for a carpenter to identify hazards in an

area? Give 5 reasons.

2. Would there be no more accidents if you identify a hazard?

3. Ask yourself. Are you the person that quickly acts to make things right if
you see a hazard or not? And Why?
Answer Keys:

Pre-Test
1. C
2. B
3. D
4. B
5. C

Post Test
1. A
2. D
3. A
4. D
5. B (Risk is the probability of suffering harm whereas hazard is a potential
source of harm)

References:
https://worksmart.org.uk/health-advice/health-and-safety/hazards-and-risks/what-
difference-between-hazard-and-risk

https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/hazards-in-the-workplace/

https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/hsprograms/hazard_identification.html