Farm Occupational Safety and Health
Farm Occupational Safety and Health
Farm Occupational Safety and Health
SAFET Y AND
HEALTH
P R E PA R E D : J O S E P H I N E L . R I V E R A
TL E - TEAC HER
IMPORTANCE OF OSH
It preserves the lives of
workers and the company
It is mandated by law
It is a form of motivation
It creates understanding
• Many hazards are present in the farm. If the
farmers are not aware of these hazards these
may cause injury to their body or may cause
diseases and even death. Farmer should always
apply appropriate safety measures while
working in the farm.
MANURE
CAN YOU SEE ANY POTENTIAL DANGER
HERE?
ANIMALS
• What kind of dangers would you come across with animals?
HAZARD, RISK AND EXPOSURE IN THE
FARM
• Hazard is the potential for harm, or adverse effect on an
employee‘s health. Anything which may cause injury or ill
health to anyone at or near a workplace
• Risk is the likelihood that a hazard will cause injury or ill
health to anyone at or near a workplace. The level of risk
increases with the severity of the hazard and the duration
and frequency of exposure. o
• Exposure occurs when a person comes into contact with
a hazard.
TYPES OF HAZARD
• 1.Physical Hazards- includes floors,