Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 1

Accident prevention techniques

TERM – 1ST TERM

WEEK THREE

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 15 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: AUTO MECHANICAL

Topic: ACCIDENT PREVENTION TECHNIQUES

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

I.) Define workshop accident

II.) Identify the causes 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 accident

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                          

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher identify and discuss the causes of workshop accident

Students exhibit attentiveness and active engagement

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

ACCIDENT PREVENTION TECHNIQUES

A workshop accident refers to an unplanned event or occurrence that results in injury, damage, or harm to individuals, equipment, or property within a workshop environment. These accidents can have various causes, including:

  1. Unsafe Work Practices: Failure to follow established safety procedures, such as improper use of tools or equipment, ignoring safety guidelines, or taking shortcuts in tasks.
  2. Lack of Training: Inadequate training or experience in using tools, machinery, or handling hazardous materials can increase the risk of accidents due to errors or improper techniques.
  3. Poor Housekeeping: Cluttered workspaces, spills, and debris can create hazards such as tripping, slipping, or falling objects.
  4. Equipment Malfunction: Mechanical failures, electrical faults, or malfunctioning safety devices on machinery and equipment can lead to accidents during operation.
  5. Lack of Maintenance: Failure to properly maintain tools, equipment, and infrastructure can result in deteriorated conditions, increasing the likelihood of accidents due to equipment breakdown or malfunction.
  6. Human Error: Mistakes or errors made by workers due to fatigue, distraction, lack of concentration, or complacency can lead to accidents while performing tasks.
  7. Chemical Hazards: Improper handling, storage, or disposal of hazardous chemicals and substances can result in chemical spills, fires, explosions, or exposure to toxic fumes.
  8. Environmental Factors: Adverse environmental conditions such as poor lighting, extreme temperatures, or inadequate ventilation can contribute to accidents by impairing visibility, causing discomfort, or affecting worker concentration.

EVALUATION: 1. What is workshop accident ?

  1. Mention 5 causes of workshop accident

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively