Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2 - Store Keeping - Methods Of Providing Safety At Work Place

**Lesson Plan: Senior Secondary 2 - Store Keeping** **Topic: Methods of Providing Safety at Workplace** --- **Objective:** By the end of the lesson, students will: 1. Understand the importance of safety in the workplace. 2. Identify various methods of ensuring safety in a storekeeping environment. 3. Learn the role of storekeepers in maintaining workplace safety. **Materials Needed:** - Whiteboard and markers - Projector and computer - Handouts on workplace safety - Safety videos - Personal protective equipment (PPE) samples (e.g., gloves, helmets, vests) - Safety signs and posters **Duration:** 60 minutes --- **Lesson Outline:** **1. Introduction (10 minutes)** - **Greeting and Attendance:** Greet students, take attendance, and ensure everyone is settled. - **Setting the Scene:** Briefly discuss why workplace safety is crucial, using real-life examples or news stories. **2. Lecture/Presentation (15 minutes)** - **Definition of Safety at Workplace:** Explain what workplace safety entails and its relevance in storekeeping. - **Storekeeping Hazards:** Identify common hazards in a storekeeping environment such as heavy lifting, slips, trips, falls, and exposure to hazardous materials. - **Safety Regulations:** Overview of local and international safety regulations (e.g., OSHA guidelines). **3. Methods of Providing Safety (20 minutes)** - **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):** Demonstrate various types of PPE used in storekeeping and explain their importance. - **Safety Training:** Stress the importance of regular safety training and drills. - **Safe Lifting Techniques:** Teach and demonstrate proper lifting techniques to avoid injuries. - **Emergency Procedures:** Discuss evacuation plans, first-aid procedures, and the importance of having emergency contacts readily available. - **Storage Practices:** Explain how proper storage and labeling of items can prevent accidents. - **Use of Safety Signs and Signals:** Show different safety signs and explain their meanings. **4. Interactive Activity (10 minutes)** - **Group Discussion/Role-Playing:** Divide students into small groups and assign them different scenarios. Ask each group to discuss or role-play how they would ensure safety in the given scenario. - **Presentation:** Each group presents their scenario and safety measures to the class. **5. Q&A and Recap (5 minutes)** - Allow students to ask questions about any part of the lesson. - Summarize key points, emphasizing the importance of each safety method discussed. **6. Assessment/Homework (Any remaining time)** - **Safety Checklist Assignment:** Hand out a template for a workplace safety checklist that students must complete based on what they've learned. This can be either individual or group work. - **Feedback:** Collect feedback on the lesson to understand what worked well and what could be improved. --- **Conclusion:** Safety in the workplace, especially in storekeeping, should be a top priority. By understanding and implementing safety measures, students can help create a safer working environment. Encourage students to always stay alert and follow safety guidelines diligently. **Follow-up:** - Review the safety checklist assignment in the next class. - Plan a field trip to a local store or warehouse to observe workplace safety in action. - Consider inviting a guest speaker (like a safety officer) for a future class. **Note to Teachers:** Adjust the lesson plan as required to fit your classroom's specific needs and dynamics. Ensure that all materials and activities are appropriate and safe for your students.