TLE Q1

Question 1

These involve risks related to machinery, equipment, and physical labor. Examples include injuries from tractor accidents, falls, and musculoskeletal disorders from manual handling.

Answer 1

Physical Hazards

Question 2

These risks arise from exposure to pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. They can cause health issues like skin irritations, respiratory problems, and long-term effects such as cancer.

Answer 2

Chemical Hazards

Question 3

These involve risks from exposure to pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Farmers may contract diseases from animals or contaminated water and soil.

Answer 3

Biological Hazards

Question 4

These include extreme weather conditions, such as storms, droughts, and floods, which can damage crops and infrastructure.

Answer 4

Environmental Risks

Question 5

These relate to poor working conditions that lead to repetitive strain injuries or chronic pain. For example, improper posture or inadequate tools can result in long-term health issues.

Answer 5

Ergonomic Hazards

Question 6

Stress and mental health issues from the pressures of farming, such as financial strain or isolation, can also be significant hazards.

Answer 6

Psychosocial Risks

Question 7

Used for cutting grass and uprooting weeds

Answer 7

Bolo

Question 8

Used to cut trees and shrubs

Answer 8

Axe

Question 9

Used to break soil crusts, cultivate and uproot roostocks

Answer 9

Pick Axe

Question 10

Used to cut talahib, cogon and touch-me-not weeds

Answer 10

Sickle

Question 11

Used for digging in hard soil

Answer 11

Crowbar

Question 12

Used in pulverizing the soil

Answer 12

Grab Hoe

Question 13

Used for shoveling loose material, removing trash, and moving soil from one place to another

Answer 13

Shovel

Question 14

Used for breaking and digging soil and for removing trash or soil in the cannal

Answer 14

Spade

Question 15

Used to weed and cultivate the soil around the base of bigger plants

Answer 15

Spading Fork

Question 16

Used for loosening, lifting, and turning over soil

Answer 16

Hand Fork

Question 17

Used to remove uprooted grass and clean the base of the plant

Answer 17

Hand Grass Scraper

Question 18

Used for loosening the soil around the plant and applying fertilizer or manure to the soil

Answer 18

Trowel

Question 19

Used for weeding and shallow cultivation

Answer 19

Light Hoe

Question 19

Used for cleaning the ground and leveling the topsoil

Answer 19

Rake

Question 20

Used to transplant seedlings to seed boxes

Answer 20

Transplanting Trowel

Question 21

Used to transplant small plants to their designated place

Answer 21

Trowel

Question 22

Used for measuring plant spacing, planting depth, garden bed layout, and plant growth.

Answer 22

Meter Stick

Question 23

Used to measure and mark the distance at which seed should be planted

Answer 23

Cords or Strings

Question 24

Used to water plants in bigger area and far from the source water

Answer 24

Water Hose

Question 25

Used to bring water to the rows of the garden plots

Answer 25

Water Pail

Question 26

Used to water the seedlings in the seedboxes

Answer 26

Sprinkler

Question 27

Used for hauling trash, manure, fertilizer, and harvested crops.

Answer 27

Wheelbarrow

Question 28

Used to haul seedlings for transplanting

Answer 28

Wooden Box

Question 29

Used to build and repair seedboxes

Answer 29

Hammer

Question 30

Used for repairing and adjusting tools

Answer 30

Pliers

Question 31

Used to sift soil or other materials to remove debris or particles

Answer 31

Sieve

Question 32

Used to weigh the correct amount of fertilizer for application to plants

Answer 32

Weighing Scale