LESSON-3-SAFETY-IN-THE-WORK-PLACE

Lesson Overview

  • Title: Safety in the Workplace

  • Theme: Think Work Be Safe

  • Campaign: #SafeWorkMonth

  • Website: safework.sa.gov.au/nswm

Lesson Objectives

At the end of the lesson, students shall be able to:

  1. Identify the importance of safety relating to work immersion.

  2. Explain how safety is applied to the workplace.

  3. Inculcate the value of awareness to surroundings/environment.

Oral Pre-Test

  1. Question: It refers to the working environment at a company and encompasses all factors that impact the safety, health, and well-being of employees.

    Options:

    A. Workplace Behavior

    B. Workplace Rights

    C. Workplace Responsibility

    D. Workplace Safety

  2. Question: It occurs when employees, at all levels of the organization, work together to communicate and adhere to the safety standards set in place.

    Options:

    A. Having confidentiality in the working environment.

    B. Having a hazardous material inside the working area.

    C. Practicing personal development inside the working environment.

    D. Practicing safety protocols inside the workplace.

Work Safety Concepts

  • Safety Training Tools: Knowledge, Experience

  • Principles: Safety First, Regulations, Insurance, Health Protection

  • Definition of Workplace Safety:

    • Refers to the working environment at a company, considering all factors impacting the safety, health, and well-being of employees.

    • The safest work environments occur when all employees work together to communicate and adhere to safety standards.

Workplace Safety Tips

  1. Be aware of your surroundings.

  2. Be aware of new procedures and protocols.

  3. Keep correct posture.

  4. Keep emergency exits clear.

  5. Take regular breaks.

  6. Report unsafe conditions.

  7. Never take shortcuts.

  8. Always wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

Assessment: Performance Task No. 2

Directions:

  • Create a poster demonstrating how to be safe in the workplace.Rubrics:

  • Content (Safety in the Workplace) - 25 points

  • Organization of Colors and Symbols - 15 points

  • Neatness - 5 points

  • Time of Submission - 5 points