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TERM – 1ST TERM

WEEK THREE

Class: Junior Secondary School 1

Age: 12 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: BASIC TECHNOLOGY

Topic: WORKSHOP SAFETY

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

  1. Define workshop safety.
  2. Causes of Workshop Accidents
  3. Types of Workshop Accidents
  4. Prevention of Workshop Accident

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers,

demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures 

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher explains the meaning of workshop safety to the students and discusses the causes of workshop accidents.

Students pay

attention

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher Identify and discuss types of workshop accidents.

Students pay

attention and

participate

 

STEP 3

DEMONSTRATION

Teacher discusses the preventive majors for workshop accidents.

Students pay

attention and

participate

STEP 4

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

WORKSHOP SAFETY

 Workshop safety refers to the set of practices, procedures, and precautions implemented to minimize the risk of accidents, injuries, and health hazards within a workshop or industrial setting.

Causes of workshop accident

Workshop accidents can result from various factors, these may include,

  1. Inadequate safety measures.
  2. Lack of proper training.
  3. Equipment malfunction.
  4. Human error, and failure to follow established protocols.

 Common causes include improper tool use, unsafe handling of materials, electrical hazards, inadequate ventilation, and inadequate personal protective equipment.

Types of workshop accidents

The following are common types of workshop accidents:

  1. Burns
  2. Slips, trips and falls
  3. Cuts and lacerations
  4. Being hit by falling objects
  5. Muscle strains
  6. Exposure to loud noise

Prevention of workshop accident

To prevent workshop accidents, consider the following measures:

  1. Safety Training: Provide comprehensive training for all personnel on proper tool use, equipment handling, and emergency procedures.
  2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Ensure that workers wear appropriate PPE, such as gloves, safety glasses, helmets, and hearing protection, depending on the tasks.
  3. Equipment Maintenance: Regularly inspect and maintain machinery to prevent malfunctions and ensure safe operation.
  4. Housekeeping: Keep work areas clean and organized to reduce the risk of slips, trips, and falls.
  5. Emergency Preparedness: Have clear evacuation plans and ensure all personnel are familiar with emergency procedures.
  6. Regular Inspections: Conduct routine safety inspections to identify and address potential hazards.

EVALUATION: 1. Define workshop safety.

  1. Mention 5 causes of workshop accidents..
  2. Identify and describe 4 workshop accidents.
  3. Identify 5 ways of preventing workshop accidents.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively