A Critique of the Proposed National Education Policy Reform
Week 5 Dressmaking for junior high school
1. Lesson 7 in Dressmaking:
Practice Occupational
Health and Safety
2. BIG IDEA
There are several hazards
found in the sewing room or
dress shop that can cause
harm and adverse effects to
health.
3. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
1. What are the types of
hazards found in the dress shop?
2. How can the hazards in the
workplace be controlled?
4. You know that you should be extra
careful when you work at home or in
crossing a busy street. Do you think of
the dress shop as a dangerous place? Of
course, you don't need to be nervous
about working in a dress shop. However
you should be aware that accidents and
illness can result from carelessness in the
shop.
5. You should know what hazards are
present and the effects that
could result from the exposure
you experience. The textile
sector contains many hazards and
risks like exposure to noise and
handling sewing machines or
equipment.
6. Safety doesn't just happen. It
takes knowledge of safety
rules and constant awareness
in the workplace. Be alert to
danger as you work and know
what hazards are present.
7. What is a hazard?
It is a potential damage, harm or adverse
health effects on someone under certain
conditions. It can cause harm or adverse
effects to an individual. The effects can be
acute depending on how the person comes in
contact with hazardous agent in the
workplace. Once the hazard is eliminated,
the effects may be reversible or irreversible.
8. What is a risk?
It is the chance or
probability that a person
will be harmed or
experience adverse health
effect if exposed to hazard.
9. Risks posed by health hazards can be
controlled:
1. Practice good hygiene in the
workplace.
2. Implement the job rotation schedules,
work cycles and time maintenance
procedure.
3. Use of Personal Protective Equipment
to reduce the exposure of hazards.
11. A. Falls, Slips, and Trips
1. Falls- Use only a ladder or step
stool to reach high shelves. Chairs or
boxes may look sturdy but they are
not balanced to hold the person
safely. Falls are caused when you
lose your balance and drop to the
floor.
12. 2. Slips- It is caused by
loss of balance, which in
turn is caused by too
little friction between a
person's foot and the
walking surface.
13. 3. Trips- This happens when your
foot hits an object causing you to
lose your balance and fall. The
results of slips, trips, and falls
can be broken bones, strains,
sprains, back or spinal injuries
and other serious injuries.
14. Control Measures:
1. Clean up spills right away.
2. Use mats on slippery floors.
3. Wear appropriate work shoes.
4. Provide enough storage space to avoid
putting materials in aisles or walkways.
5. Provide absorbent flooring materials
into entrance area.
15. B. Electric Shock
It is caused by contact with faulty
electrical equipment that may have
become "live" or damaged power cords
and switches. Electrical hazard is a
condition where a worker could make
electrical contact with a conductor from
which the person may sustain an injury
from shock, arc or flash bums or blast
injury.
16. Prevention:
1. Switch off the electric sewing machines before leaving
the workplace.
2. Always check the sewing machines before use.
3. Use heavy duty electrical cord. Check the cord before
plugging.
4. Check all electrical outlets before leaving the workplace.
5. Have a qualified electrician to check all electrical
equipment in the workplace
6. Avoid using electrical octopus-using one outlet with a
number of cords.
17. C. Chemical Hazard
These are the chemicals used in
dyeing and bleaching fabrics. These
cause skin irritation and respiratory
problems. Information on chemical
hazards are found in the product label
and material safety data sheet
(MSDS).
18. D. Physical Hazard
It involves the activity that requires
the use of force exerted by the sewer
to lift, push, pull or move the sewing
machines. This can result in injuries
to any part of the body. Improper
handling of sewing tools may cause
harm if not properly handled.
19. Prevention:
1. If you need to lift the sewing machine,
do it smoothly. Do not jerk.
2. Plan the lift before you push.
3. Keep loads as close to your body as
possible.
4. If an item you want to get is too high,
use a stepladder or stool to help you.
20. E. Ergonomic Hazards
Ergonomics is the study of
people at work. It aims to
reduce stress and injuries and
disorders associated with the
overuse of muscles and bad
posture.
21. F. Biological Hazard
Workers are exposed to dusts
from materials such as cotton,
silk, wool, and others.
Exposure to biological agents
can result in allergies and
respiratory disorders.
22. Prevention:
Use PPE in the workplace.
It can reduce or prevent a
worker's exposure to
health hazards in the
workplace.
23. How to Avoid Injury When Using the
Sewing Machine
Using the sewing machine saves time
and produces a better quality
product. However, it is a potentially
harmful equipment. Here are some
guidelines for you to remember when
using the sewing machine.
24. 1. Check electric sewing machines and their cords before
using to make sure that they are fully assembled and well
maintained. Check also other adjustments and settings
carefully before commencing any sewing operation.
2. Evaluate the sewing shop. Check the ergonomics of the
workplace. Find out the chairs to be used, e.g. if the
chairs are ergonomically correct in terms of their height,
back support, etc.
3. Follow instructions when using sewing machines such as
hi-speed or embroidery machines.
4. Be careful when feeding fabric into the machine.
25. 5. Turn on the light. Eyestrain is the common
injury in sewing, especially those performing the
fine detail work in sewing
6. Learn how to sew correctly.
7. Provide fire extinguishers in the workplace.
8. Implement hazard management in the
workplace. It is the most important duty of all
workers to keep the workplace safe as possible.
Here are the four SAFE steps.
27. Safety Operating Precautions When Using the Sewing
Machine
1. Only one person should operate the sewing machine.
2. Do not touch the sewing machine when it is being used.
3. Turn off the sewing machine when making adjustments to
the sewing machine.
4. Never use the sewing machine at high speed.
5. Avoid pushing or pulling the fabric while sewing. Let the
machine do the work. Use your hands to guide the fabric
without forcing it.
6. Take the take-up lever in the upper position before pulling
out the fabric
