## Lesson Plan: Safety in Store Keeping
### Subject: Store Keeping
### Level: Senior Secondary 1
### Topic: Safety in Store Keeping
### Duration: 45 minutes
#### Objectives:
1. **Knowledge**: Students will understand the importance of safety in store keeping.
2. **Skills**: Students will be able to identify potential hazards in a store and suggest appropriate safety measures.
3. **Attitude**: Students will develop a proactive attitude towards maintaining a safe store environment.
#### Materials Needed:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and laptop (for presentation)
- Printed handouts of safety guidelines
- Sample safety equipment (gloves, safety glasses, first aid kit, etc.)
#### Preparation:
- Prepare a PowerPoint presentation on Safety in Store Keeping.
- Ensure all materials and handouts are ready for distribution.
- Arrange the classroom to accommodate group activities.
### Lesson Outline:
#### Introduction (5 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Attendance**:
- Greet the students and take attendance.
2. **Engage**:
- Ask students if they have ever seen or heard about an accident happening in a store and what they think caused it.
- Briefly discuss these incidents to emphasize the importance of safety in store keeping.
#### Presentation (15 minutes)
1. **Define Safety in Store Keeping**:
- Explain what safety in store keeping means and its relevance.
- Discuss the consequences of neglecting safety measures.
2. **Types of Hazards**:
- Physical Hazards: falls, slips, and trips.
- Chemical Hazards: exposure to hazardous substances.
- Biological Hazards: mold, bacteria, and pests.
- Ergonomic Hazards: poor handling practices leading to injuries.
3. **Safety Measures**:
- Store Layout: ensuring clear walkways, well-organized shelves.
- Proper Storage: stacking items safely, using appropriate storage containers.
- Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): gloves, safety glasses.
- Emergency Procedures: location of fire exits, first aid kits, and emergency contact information.
#### Group Activity (10 minutes)
1. **Divide the Class**:
- Divide students into small groups.
2. **Task Assignment**:
- Provide each group with a scenario of a store layout including some hazards.
3. **Identification and Solution**:
- Ask each group to identify the hazards and suggest appropriate safety measures.
4. **Discussion**:
- Each group presents their findings and suggestions to the class.
#### Practical Demonstration (10 minutes)
1. **Demonstrate Use of PPE**:
- Show the correct way to use and maintain different types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
2. **First Aid Basics**:
- Demonstrate basic first aid procedures for common injuries (cuts, sprains).
#### Conclusion (5 minutes)
1. **Recap**:
- Summarize the key points discussed during the lesson.
2. **Q&A**:
- Open the floor for any questions or clarifications from students.
3. **Assessment**:
- Provide a brief written or oral quiz to assess understanding, as time permits.
4. **Assignment**:
- Ask students to write a short essay on how they would ensure safety if they were in charge of a store.
#### Homework:
- Complete the assigned essay on store safety measures and submit it by the next class.
- Read the next chapter in the textbook related to inventory management.
#### Evaluation:
- Observe student participation during group activities.
- Review the submitted essays for understanding and application of safety measures.
#### Reflection:
- Reflect on the effectiveness of the lesson and make adjustments if necessary for future sessions.
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This lesson plan aims to educate Senior Secondary 1 students on the importance of maintaining safety in store keeping and provides them with practical skills to identify and mitigate potential hazards.