PART V – TOOLS FOR THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM

THE CHECKLIST

LIVING CONDITIONS
Healthy and Safe Manner of Eating and Safe Drinking Water
YES NO REMARKS
1 Family eats three times a day (breakfast,
lunch, dinner).
2 Different types of food are prepared such
as vegetables, fish, meat, and others.
3 A source of clean water is available.
4 Water is boiled to ensure its potability.
5 Clean and sealable storage for potable
water is used.
6 Kitchen utensils such as flatware, plates,
glassware and pots are washed
properly.
7 Kitchen utensils are placed in proper
storage areas.
8 A kitchen area is available for cooking.
9 The stove/cooking equipment is of
appropriate height.
1 An area is available for the family to dine.
0 If yes:
 Area is clean.
 Table and comfortable chairs are
available
Clean Surroundings and Toilets
11 The kitchen sink is separate from the
laundry sink.
1 The house has its own toilet facility.
2 If yes:
 Area is clean.
 It has privacy.
1 An appropriate place for garbage is
3 available.
1 Biodegradable, non-biodegradable and
4 poisonous garbage are segregated.
Orderly Household
1 Neat storages for clothes and other
5 personal belongings are available.

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1 The house is neat and tidy.
6 If yes:
 Kitchen area is neat and tidy.
 Living room is neat and tidy.
 Bedrooms are neat and tidy.
1 There are separate bedrooms for children
7 and parents.
1 Windows allow for proper air ventilation.
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1 Electric cables are safely connected.
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Family Health and Child Care
2 Family goes to the nearest health center
0 for consultation when stricken with
illness.
2 Family discovers information on topics of
1 health and safety.
2 At least one family member has a social
2 health insurance. If yes, he/she/they is/are insured with:
 PhilHealth
 Community-based social health
insurance
 Others
2 Family plants medicinal herbs as a source
3 of simple home remedies.
2 Family has enough knowledge on first aid.
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2 Family has ability to apply first aid.
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2 House has a door/gate to keep children
6 from going out and prevent accidents.
2 Children are provided with safe toys.
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2 Children are provided with clean and
8 comfortable needs. If yes:
 They have appropriate clothing.
 They have appropriate footwear.
2 Children have a playground.
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If yes:
 Area is clean.
 Area is safe.
3 Children below 15 years of age help in
0 fieldwork.
3 Children above 16 years of age help in the

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 1 fieldwork.
3 Children helping in fieldwork are guided by
2 adults.
3 Children helping in fieldwork are still free
3 to do other tasks appropriate for their If yes:
age.  They are able to play.
 They are able to go to school.
Livelihood Planning and Cooperation with the Community
3 Weekly and monthly income and
4 disbursements are monitored by the If yes:
couple.  Couple is able to record their cash
flow.
 Couple is able to discuss their cash
flow.
3 Couple upholds individual and/or group
5 livelihood projects to augment their If yes, they:
profit.  Plants vegetables and fruits.
 Cares for animals in the backyard.
 Participates in cooperative projects.
3 Couple is active in any cooperative,
6 organization or association in the
community.
3 Couple has time for recreational activities
7 such as watching TV, trips, and others.
3 Family participates in activities such as
8 feasts, harvest festivals, barangay
cleanliness campaigns and faith
programs.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Care and Storage of Farming Tools and Equipment
3 Family has enough knowledge on farming
9 machinery. If yes:
 Farmer is knowledgeable on its
proper use.
 Farmer is knowledgeable on its
proper cleaning.
 Farmer is knowledgeable on its
proper storage.
4 Farmer regularly checks machinery to
0 ensure its proper function.

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4 Storage for machines and other farming
1 equipment is available. If yes:
 Area is separate from the
household.
 Area is clean.
 Area is safe.
4 Farm animals have their own den.
2 If yes:
 Area is clean.
 Area is safe.
Use and Storage of Hazardous Chemicals
4 Family consults with agencies or
3 agricultural extension workers regarding
the proper choice of pesticides and its
safe use.
4 Farmer is knowledgeable on the right
4 mixture and use of pesticides and
fertilizers according to instructions.
4 Pesticides and fertilizers are properly
5 labeled when stored.
4 A separate storage of pesticides, fertilizers
6 and other hazardous chemicals is If yes:
available.  Area is separate from the
household.
 Area is clean.
 Area is safe.
4 Pesticides are sprayed on the time
7 specified by the label’s instructions.
4 An area for preparing pesticides, fertilizers
8 and other hazardous chemicals is
available.
4 Farmer is knowledgeable on the proper
9 disposal of the hazardous chemicals. If yes, the farmer:
 Returns the item to the supplier.
 Buries underground in an area far
from the water source.
 Destroys by fire.
 Others, please specify __________
5 Farmer is knowledgeable on the
0 indications and symptoms of
contamination and poisoning caused by
hazardous chemicals.
5 Family has ability to apply first aid upon
1 contamination and poisoning caused by
hazardous chemicals.

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 Storage and Management of Harvest
5 A storage facility is available.
2 If yes:
 Area is separate from the
household.
 Area is free from contamination,
infestation and theft.
 Area is clear of mess.
 Area has proper ventilation.
 Area has proper lighting.
5 Harvest is stored properly.
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Safety and Health of Farmers
5 Farmers wear appropriate personal
4 protective equipment such as hats, long If yes:
pants, rain coat, rubber boots, long  Protective outfit is worn while tilling
sleeve shirts, gloves and others. soil.
 Protective outfit is worn while
planting.
 Protective outfit is worn while
distributing fertilizers.
 Protective outfit is worn while
spraying pesticides.
 Protective outfit is worn while
harvesting.
 Protective outfit is worn while drying
grains.
 Protective outfit is worn while
storing crops.
5 Farmer rests after one (1) to two (2) hours
5 of work.
5 Safe drinking water is accessible or near
6 the workplace/field.
5 Toilet facility is located near the
7 workplace/field.
5 Farmer washes hands after work.
8 If yes:
 Hands are washed after using
fertilizers.
 Hands are washed after using
pesticides.

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5 Farmer changes clothing after work.
9 If yes:
 Shirt is changed after using
fertilizers.
 Shirt is changed after using
pesticides.
6 Farmer carry load of right weight and
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appropriate for the posture.
6 Passage ways are kept clear for the easy
1 transport of people and materials.
6 Farmers use carts or carabaos for
2 transporting heavy materials/equipment.

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 THE TECHNICAL CONTENT

LIVING CONDITIONS

Objectives
After the allotted time, the participants should be able to:
• keep clean and healthy eating habits and safe drinking water;
• maintain cleanliness in their surroundings, including their toilets;
• maintain the neatness and organization of their household;
• keep the health and safety of the whole family; and
• plan their livelihood and exhibit cooperation with their community.

Methodology
The trainer will present the exemplary practices demonstrating the simple, practical, and
low-cost means of improving life situations from other communities. Besides the
provided pictures, the trainer may provide other illustrations that will be more appropriate
for the participants.
To emphasize the importance of the practices illustrated in the pictures, a brief
explanation may be provided by the trainer based on his/her knowledge, skills,
experiences and research.
The trainer must be aware of the time allotment for each session to ensure that all topics
are covered and the other activities are not sacrificed. Time allotted for this session will
not exceed one (1) hour.

SESSION 1 : KEEP CLEAN AND HEALTHY EATING HABITS AND SAFE DRINKING
WATER

Different types of food are prepared such as vegetables, fish, meat, and others.

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 A source of clean water,
such as a well, is available. A Level-2 water supply is a great help in
It must be distant from garbage fetching water, especially for the women.
dumps, toilets and septic tanks.

Water is boiled for a minimum of fifteen Clean and sealable storage for potable
(15) minutes to ensure its potability. water is used.
Kitchen utensils are placed in proper storage areas.

Kitchen utensils such as flatware, plates, glassware and pots are washed properly
and placed in clean storage areas. This will prevent contamination from insects and
microorganisms. A Kitchen
kitchen area is
has proper lighting
available and
for cooking.
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An area with a table and comfortable chairs is available for the family to dine.
SESSION 2 : MAINTENANCE OF CLEANLINESS IN THE SURROUNDINGS AND
THE BATHROOM

A clean backyard is present with plants contributing to fresh air in the surroundings.
The kitchen sink is separate from the area for laundry.

The house has its own clean and private toilet facility.

An appropriate place for garbage is Biodegradable, non-biodegradable and

available, distant from the house and poisonous garbage are segregated.
water supply.

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SESSION 3 : MAINTENANCE OF NEATNESS AND ORGANIZATION OF THE
HOUSEHOLD

Neat storages for clothes and other personal belongings are available.

Living room is neat and tidy, with windows allowing proper air ventilation.

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The home is bright with natural lighting. Beds are available for sleeping.

Parents and children have separate bedrooms.

Storage for cleaning materials such Storage for shoes and other footwear is
as brooms and rags is available. available.

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SESSION 4 : ENSURING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE WHOLE FAMILY

A backyard
Children haveiscomfortable
safe for theclothing.
children to
play.
The family participates in seminars on Family goes to the health center for
health and safety. consultation when stricken with illness.

Children
Childrenhelping in fieldwork
are allowed are guided
to do other tasks
by adults.
proper for their age such as playing.

Family has enough knowledge and ability Family plants medicinal herbs as a
to apply first aid. source of simple home remedies.

Infants are placed in safe cribs. Children are provided with inexpensive
but safe toys.
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SESSION 5 : LIVELIHOOD PLANNING AND COOPERATION WITH THE
COMMUNITY

Weekly
Couple andindividual
upholds monthly income and livelihood
and/or group Production
projects outcome
to augmentis counted for These
their profit. the
expenses are monitored and recorded correct computation of the net profit.
projects include: food processing; cooperative sari-sari store; vegetable/crop production;
by the couple. and animal-raising.

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Family members participate in community activities such as feasts, harvest festivals,
barangay cleanliness campaigns and worship programs
and are actively involved in any community organization/association.

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Family allots time for recreational activities.

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WORKING CONDITIONS

Objectives
After the allotted time, the participants should increase in knowledge and skills on the
following:
• care and storage of farming tools and equipment;
• use and storage of hazardous chemicals;
• storage and management of harvest; and
• safety and health of farmers.

Methodology
The trainer will present the exemplary practices demonstrating the simple, practical, and
economical means of improving work conditions from other communities. Besides the
provided pictures, the trainer may provide other illustrations that will be more appropriate
for the participants.
To emphasize the importance of the practices illustrated in the pictures, a brief
explanation ma be provided by the trainer based on his/her knowledge, skills, experiences
and research.
The trainer must be aware of the time allotment for each session to ensure that all topics
are covered and the other activities are not sacrificed. Time allotted for this session will
not exceed one (1) hour.

SESSION 6 : CARE, MANAGEMENT AND STORAGE OF FARMING TOOLS,

EQUIPMENT AND ANIMALS

Farmers regularly clean and check machineries to ensure proper functioning.

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 Rusty tools are regularly painted to Machineries are placed in proper storage
prevent further corrosion. areas not to disturb in other tasks.

Stoppers are placed on the tires of Farming tools and equipment are
machineries during cleaning or repairs. transported in clear smooth roads.

Dangerous or accident-prone parts of machines are covered and protected.

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Farming tools and equipments are regularly inspected to ensure its good condition.

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Defective parts of machineries are regularly New parts undergo trial before actual use
and promptly changed. in the field.

Farming animals are kept clean and housed in

safe shelters.

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Storage for machines and other farming equipment is available distant from the
household. The area is kept clean and safe.

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SESSION 7 : USE, STORAGE AND MANAGEMENT OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS

Pesticides and fertilizers are properly Farmer consults with agencies or

labeled when stored. agricultural extension workers regarding
the proper choice of chemicals and its
safe use.

Farmer is knowledgeable in preparing and using chemicals. Preparation is done in an

area far from the household for the family’s safety.

Farmer is able to apply first aid to accidents in the field.

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 A separate area, apart from the household, is available for storage of pesticides,
fertilizers and other hazardous chemicals. This area must be a cool, dry place with
proper ventilation. This place must be safe from children’s reach and far from any food
or food preparation area.

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SESSION 8 : STORAGE AND MANAGEMENT OF HARVEST

An area for storing the harvested crops is available separate from the household.

The products are arranged in an organized manner.

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 The storage area is kept clean
and safe. It must be properly
ventilated.
SESSION 9 : SAFETY AND HEALTH OF FARMERS

The farmers wear appropriate personal protective equipment such as hats, long sleeved
shirt, long pants and face mask in the different phases of farming as shown below:

LAND PREPARATION

PLANTING
53OF BUDS
 APPLICATION OF FERTILIZERS

Farmers must rest after every lap to stretch

and bring body to proper posture before
returning to strenuous activity.

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SPRAYING OF PESTICIDES

TRANSFER OF HARVEST

DRYING OF HARVEST

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Farmers must give importance to the value of rest in between their laborious tasks in
the field.

A small cottage or any place must be available for the farmers to rest once in awhile.

Farmers rest every one (1) to two (2) hours of fieldwork.

Farmers bring food and drinks to share with other workers. They must change clothes,
wash their hands and faces before eating, especially when they handle hazardous
chemicals during work.

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 A water source is proximate in the field. Potable water must be brought during
fieldwork. Water must be placed in
clean containers with lids.
Farmers must give importance to cleaning their bodies after using fertilizers, pesticides
or any hazardous chemical.

Hands, feet, and face must be washed after applying fertilizers and pesticides.

Clothes must be changed after fieldwork, especially when pesticides were applied.

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Passage ways must be kept clear for easy movement and transportation of materials.

Farmers bring their personal towels for wiping sweat and dirt.
Farmers must pay attention to proper utility and handling of fertilizers, pesticides or any
hazardous chemical.

Drinking of liquor must be avoided ten Any contact with hazardous chemicals
(10) to twelve (12) hours after use of must be washed with copious running
pesticides, fertilizers or any chemical. water immediately.
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 Unused chemicals are buried Clogged spray pipes are cleaned with a
underground in an area far from the pin and not blown by the mouth.
water source.

GUIDELINES IN HANDLING AND TRANSPORTING PESTICIDES

1. Use safe and appropriate containers.

2. Separate the pesticide from other materials to be transferred.
3. Check for damaged containers before, during and after transport to ensure that materials
and passage ways, especially near water sources are not contaminated.
4. Pesticide containers must not be carried through the worker’s shoulders or at the back of
farming animals.
5. Pesticide leaks must be addressed immediately to prevent further contamination and
poisoning. These spills must be completely decontaminated.

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Farmers must pay attention to proper body posture and movement when carrying and
transferring heavy materials.

Carts, carabaos, and other machines are used in transporting heavy materials and
equipment especially in long distances.

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