MODULE 1

UNDERSTANDING WORK IMMERSION

Learning Competencies:

At the end of this lesson, the student must be able to:

1. attends the Pre-Immersion orientation
2. prepares and secures required documents

PRE-TEST
Multiple Choice. Choose and encircle the correct answer.

1. It is a source or a situation that brings potential harm and risk to people in the workplace.
a. Danger b. Hazard c. Environment c. Noise

2. A set of values and behavior that are appropriate and are needed in the workplace.
a. Work Ethic b. Professionalism c. Golden Rule d. Responsibility

3. The ability to do the task without being told at work.

a. Responsibility b. Professionalism c. Initiative d. Dependable

4. The right that protects the integrity and reputation of an employee.

a. Legal Rights c. Moral Rights c. Respect d. Confidentiality
5. A characteristic that shows respect to people and time. It is completing or doing the task
before or on the time scheduled.
a. Diligence b. Productivity c. Politeness d. Punctuality
6. A characteristic of showing consistency of making the task or commitment and living up
to it.
 a. Dependability b. Honesty c. Respect d. Productivity
7. A characteristic of showing lack of favoritism in one side. Relies on facts, not on rumors.
a. Honesty b. Respect c. Integrity d. Objectivity
8. It refers to the desire and determination to finish the task, achieve a goal, learn new things
, or solve a problem.
a. Productivity b. Persistence c. Dependability d. Politeness
9. A right that is a right according to law imposed by a state.
a. Moral Rights b. Human Rights c. Legal Rights d. Workplace Rights
10. The state of not disclosing information without the consent of the person.
a. Respect b. Integrity c. Confidentiality d. Loyalty

DEFINITION OF WORK IMMERSIONADEMIC

Work Immersion is one of the course requirements for graduation. A Senior

High School student has to undergo Work Immersion in an industry that directly relates to the
student’s post-secondary goal. Through Work Immersion, the students are exposed to and
become familiar with work-related environment related to their field of specialization to enhance
their competence.
 WORK ETHIC

How an employee shows their employer they are worth their paycheck?

A good work ethic is an attitude that combines hard work, good performance & dependable
results.

Ethics is a collection of values and behaviors which people feel are moral. In other
words, it is the name we give to our values or good behavior. Positive work ethic is the collection
of all the values and actions that people feel are appropriate in the work place.

What is work ethic?

 A set of values that advocate hard work and diligence

 Emphasize the moral benefits of work

 Said to enhance character

Work ethics is an invisible employee behavior, noticeable by its absence. Ethics help a lot in
effective productivity as well as a great balance of responsibilities in your life on personal &
professional front.

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE

What Does the Employer Owe you?

1. Fair & Equal Work Environment

2. Fair Pay
3. Safe working conditions
4. On time paycheck
5. Harassment Free
What do you owe your employer?

1. value your work

2. refuse to look for the easy way out
3. take pride in the results of your work
4. Follow all guidelines
5. dependable, avoid gossip, do not steal

Ethical Problems are inevitable in all levels of the work place. Ethics is something that is

learned and chosen throughout one's life. Ethics is having the ability to make the right decision
even under strenuous circumstances.

Ethics in Your Professional and Personal Life

Employees, having strong ethics in personal and professional life, need no explanation,
unlike those employees for whom work ethics is a growing problem.

Common Workplace Ethics

1. Time Management, Dependability & Punctuality

2. Integrity & Loyalty
3. Positive Attitude
4. Responsibility
5. Teamwork
6. Professionalism

Act in a Professional Manner

a. Be on Time
b. Be Polite
c. Be Respectful
d. Be Dependable
e. Show Initiative
Initiative is the ability to get a job done on your own, without someone constantly
reminding you. People with initiative often come up with new ideas and ways to
 solve problems. Self-motivated people often volunteer for the challenging
assignments.
f. Avoid gossip
g. Do not use profanity
h. Be trustworthy.

Keep your Personal Life Private

a. Avoid discussing personal problems at work.
b. Keep personal phone calls to a minimum make them on your break.

Do not Steal!

a. Stealing is illegal and unethical at all times

b. Taking office supplies or food from the storeroom is stealing
c. Taking cash from the cash register is stealing
d. Letting your friends eat without charging them is stealing

Do Not Waste Resources!

a. Wasting resources costs the company money and can lead to environmental problems.
b. Encourage your employer to recycle if they aren’t already!

SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE

 The safety of workers is a critical priority for employers. The safety culture of an
organization is the product of individual and group values, attitudes, perceptions, competencies
and patterns of behavior that determine the commitment to, and the style and proficiency of, an
organization’s health and safety management.
Creating a positive culture for safety helps workers to understand and follow good safety
habits. However, there are still reports of injuries and fatalities throughout workplaces around the
world. While unsafe conditions and processes contribute to these injuries, some of these are
caused due to human errors. That is why the safety culture is extremely important in preventing
injuries and fatalities.

Workplace Hazards

Hazard is a potential source of danger that can result in death or injuries when it is
active.

Types of hazards

A. Ergonomics

This is a common type that occurs due to improper performance of conducting

work duties such as repetitive movement, lifting, sitting, improper set up of work
stations, etc. Ergonomic hazards occur when the type of work, body positions and
working conditions put strain on the worker’s body.

B. Chemical Hazards
Chemical hazards in the workplaces will vary by the type of industry. Any
chemical source such as release of chemical materials with toxic properties.
Some most common hazards at workplaces are:
a. Liquids like cleaning products, paints, acids, solvents especially chemicals in an
unlabeled container
b. Vapors and fumes, for instance those that come from welding or exposure to
solvents
c. Gases like acetylene, propane, carbon monoxide and helium
d. Flammable materials like gasoline, solvents and explosive chemicals.

C. Psychosocial
Workplace violence, harassment, stress, etc. are considered as hazards with
 psychological impacts on workers. Psychosocial hazards are hazards that impact the
mental state of workers. Violence, stress, and harassment are examples of this type of
workplace hazard.

D. Biological
Any biological source that may cause illnesses or other effects on the body such
as viruses, insects, animals, bacteria, plants, etc.
Biological hazards are also known as biohazards. Any biological source of danger
such as viruses, insects, etc. that can cause harm to the health of living organism is
considered as a biohazard. Workplace diseases are also biohazards and using
administrative hazard control methods such as workplace and employee hygiene, this
hazard can be avoided. Bio hazards are everywhere in the working environment and
there is no certain area. Therefore, workers need to be aware and always take personal
and workplace hygiene seriously.

E. Physical Hazards
Hazards such as noise, radiation, high pressure or vacuum, etc are considered as
physical type of hazards.
Physical hazards are type of hazards that do not necessarily need any contact with
the source and it can easily harm the body whether long term effects or instant
damage.
Some common physical hazards at workplace include but not limited to:
a. Noise
b. Electrical
c. Manual Labor

F. Safety
Inappropriate machine guarding, slipping and tripping, breakdowns, equipment
malfunction are categorized as safety hazards in workplaces. High risk activities are
types of job that need special attention as in case of an occurrence, the results may be
fatal or serious injuries. They normally need special training and/or permit.
There are many possible safety hazards that are categorized as general safety
hazards, such as working at heights, machine pinch points and electrical shock.

WORKPLACE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Classification of Rights

1. Moral rights
- Appeals to the enlightened conscience
- “natural”/” human” rights
- Flow from human nature
2. Legal rights
- Codified
- “contractual” rights
- Commitments to fulfill specified obligations

Moral Rights in The Workplace

1. Respect for Personal Dignity
2. Informed of Relevant Issues
3. Safety
4. Clean Work Environment
5. Fair Compensation

Legal Rights in The Workplace

1.Wages
2.Benefits
3. Right to Resign
4. Right to Negotiate
5. Right to Decline A Contract
6. Right to Resources Needed to Complete Jobs

RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES

RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMPLOYERS
1. Perfect obligations
- based on a right
2. Imperfect obligations
- not attached to a right
3. Provide a safe working environment
4. Provide a fair wage
5. Establish a respectable work environment
6. No bias judgments
7. Provide employee training to develop skills
8. To be loyal to employees

RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMPLOYEES

1. General
- Golden rule
- Professionalism
Work to potential
Appearance
Punctuality

2. Specific
- Confidentiality
- Abide by company policies
- Report wrongdoings
- Adapt to company culture

VIRTUES OF EMPLOYEES

1. Respect
Produce non-hostile environment
2. Wisdom
Use job knowledge and acquire another necessary knowledge
3. Dependability
Uphold job responsibilities
 4. Honesty
Telling the truth to all
5. Objectivity
Act on facts instead of rumor
6. Persistence
Work until a solution is found

What Have I Learned?

Answer the following questions briefly.

1. Why is work ethics important in the workplace?
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2. What makes a good employee?

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3. What makes a good employer?

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BEYOND WALLS

Scenario No. 1
 Chef Greg has finished all of his work for an upcoming banquet and receives a call
from his mom which he hasn’t spoken with in a while. You heard him say : “No one will notice
if I take this personal call at work really quick.After all I am the boss and I am ahead of
schedule”

1. What did Chef Greg show? It is ethical or unethical?

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2. After seeing what he did and hearing what he said, what would you say to him as a co-worker?

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Scenario No. 2

You and your friend Cathy worked as a server in a small restaurant in town. Cathy suddenly
complains customers who ask for many orders. She complains of being tired of serving dishes
and cleaning tables. The restaurant workers are not happy with her attitude.

1. As a friend and colleague , how will you deal with Cathy’s attitude?

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2. If you are the employer, how will you deal with this kind of employee?

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Scenario No. 3

While preparing to close restaurant, Jane slips and hurts her back. Jane complains that
her back is hurting. The next morning, Jane did not report to work due to the incident that
happened a day ago.

1. If you are with Jane during the incident, what will you do?
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2. As Jane’s employer, what do you think you should do?

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3. With the given incident, what kind of hazard is shown? What actions should be taken to
control hazard and prevent the incident from happening again?

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POST TEST
Multiple Choice. Choose and encircle the correct answer.

1. It is a source or a situation that brings potential harm and risk to people in the workplace.
b. Danger b. Hazard c. Environment c. Noise

2. A set of values and behavior that are appropriate and are needed in the workplace.
b. Work Ethic b. Professionalism c. Golden Rule d. Responsibility

3. The ability to do the task without being told at work.

b. Responsibility b. Professionalism c. Initiative d. Dependable

4. The right that protects the integrity and reputation of an employee.

b. Legal Rights c. Moral Rights c. Respect d. Confidentiality
5. A characteristic that shows respect to people and time. It is completing or doing the task
before or on the time scheduled.
b. Diligence b. Productivity c. Politeness d. Punctuality
6. A characteristic of showing consistency of making the task or commitment and living up
to it.
b. Dependability b. Honesty c. Respect d. Productivity
7. A characteristic of showing lack of favoritism in one side. Relies on facts, not on rumors.
 b. Honesty b. Respect c. Integrity d. Objectivity
8. It refers to the desire and determination to finish the task, achieve a goal, learn new things
, or solve a problem.
b. Productivity b. Persistence c. Dependability d. Politeness
9. A right that is a right according to law imposed by a state.
b. Moral Rights b. Human Rights c. Legal Rights d. Workplace Rights
10. The state of not disclosing information without the consent of the person.
b. Respect b. Integrity c. Confidentiality d. Loyalty

Sources:

https://safetymanagementeducation.com/wpcontent/uploads/2016/02/
FieldSafetyConsiderationsAndItsDesignImplications.pptx

https://www.slideshare.net/sh_neha252/employee-rights