Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region XIII-CARAGA REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR
UNION NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Union, Madrid, Surigao del Sur, 8316

Name: ________________________________________
GRADE LEVEL: 8 DISCIPLINE: TLE
SUBJECT AREA: TLE-8 TOPIC: Maintain Tools & Equipment
QUARTER: Second WEEK: Jan.11-15, 2021

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

TLE 8
Perform Basic Preventive and Corrective Maintenance
TLE_HEBC7/8MT-0d-e-3

Knowledge: Identify defective tools and equipment in nail care

servicing

Key Concepts:
Antiseptic - a substance, milder than a disinfectant, that
prevents the growth and development of micro-organisms.
Contaminated wastes - materials which are infected or with
some measure of decay.
Disinfectant - an agent, such as heat, radiation, or a
chemical, that destroys, neutralizes, or prevents the growth of disease-
carrying microorganisms.
Dispose of - to throw away
Foot Spa - a beauty care service offered by salons to relax and moisturize the feet
Hand Spa - a beauty care service using natural oils, vitamins and minerals, having
curative effect to the body.
Hygiene - the science concerned with maintaining good health and cleanliness
Implements - articles or tools used in manicuring that are durable
Infection - a condition caused by a germ or a pathogen
Pathogen - a microbe or microorganism such as a virus, bacterium, prion, or
fungus that causes disease.
Polythene - a kind of plastic commonly used as grocery bags, shampoo bottles,
children’s toys among others.
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) - protective clothing designed to protect the
wearer’s body from injury or chemicals or for job-related occupational safety and
health purposes
Radiation - a process in which energy in transmitted in the form of waves or
particles that can be used to destroy micro-organisms
Spa - a beauty care service where curative minerals are present for beautification
Sterilization - a term referring to any process that eliminates (removes) or kills all
forms of microbial life.

What is it
Every salon has their own set of nails care tools and equipment to help them
from everyday nail care services. Safety of the clients, salon workers and the salon
premises as a whole are very important to consider in running a salon business.
Nail salon worker protects their skin from possible infection. Wearing PPE’s like
safety glasses or goggles provides some protection in case of chemical splashes and
airborne nail or artificial (acrylic) nail particles, as well as limits eye irritation.
Readiness in the field of works must always be observed. Thus, regular inspection
of defective tools and equipment is highly recommended to avoid injuries and other
health related risks that people will encounter in a nail salon.

FUNCTIONAL AND NON-FUNCTIONAL TOOLS

Functional Tools are those tools that are in a good condition and can perform its
function well. Non-functional Tools are those tools that cannot be able to perform
its function because of damage part/parts. To know how to classify nail tools and
equipment is important. By inspecting the tools and checking its performance, you
can tell whether a tool is functional or not. Functional tools and equipment are
stored safely in accordance with salon requirements and local health regulations.
Non-functional tools and equipment are segregated and labeled properly either for
repair or for discarding.

NAIL CARE TOOLS INSPECTION PROCESSES

Every nail technician knows the importance of providing quality services to
each consumer. If consumers like the services, it is safe to expect that the
consumer would be a repeat-customer. In order to provide quality services, it is
very important to perform different tests and inspection process to ensure nail care
service reliability, safety and ease of use.
PRE-NAIL CARE SERVICE INSPECTION
The purpose of this inspection process is to verify that all of the needed tools
and equipment for nail care services are free from any damage, defects or any loose
joints to ensure proper and consistent services when the nail activity starts. Any
nail care tools and equipment that show any defects should be repaired or replaced
as soon as possible to avoid health risks arising from the use defective tools and
equipment.
NAIL CARE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT INSPECTION
The purpose of this inspection process is to thoroughly inspect and verify
that all of the needed nail care tools and equipment for nail care services are
complete and in good working condition to ensure that all of them are ready for use
and are free from any damages or defects prior to actual nail care services. Any
component that is proven to show defects will be labeled “DEFECTIVE” either for
repair or for replace.

INSPECTING DEFECTIVE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Inspect tools and equipment before each use for signs of damage.
B. Check if metal tools are rusty.
C. Test if tools became ineffective when used.

WHAT TO DO IF A DEFECTIVE TOOL IS FOUND

1. If a tool is defective, remove it from service.
2. Replace damaged equipment immediately. Do not use defective tools temporarily.
3. If a tool can be repaired, then have it be repaired by a qualified person. Do not
attempt field repairs.
Activity 1: Guess What
Let us solidify your understanding and skills of the topic. Guess the following
words using the clues given.
1. This is done before the actual nail care services.
P_ E - _ _ _ _E _ T _ _ N
2. These are needed for nail care services.
_O___
3. A process of knowing that all of nail care tools and equipment for nail care
services are complete.
_N_P___I__
4. These tools are inspected to identify which should be repaired or replaced.
D________
5. ‘To stop something bad from happening’
__E___T

There are many ways in nail tool maintenance. Below is one

way to ensure a sanitary manicure every time. You can do
the following simple steps:
A. Clean clippers, glass files, and cuticle nippers regularly. Wipe off any
debris, wash with soap and water, and disinfect by rubbing with an
alcohol-soaked cotton ball.
B. Do not share emery boards because they are made of paper and they cannot be
properly sanitized. Replace them when the grit begins to wear down or filing your
nails no longer produces smooth results.
C. Store tools properly. Clean tools should be placed in a lined drawer or covered
container. Do not use airtight containers or bags as they can breed bacteria.

Skill: Inspect defective tools and equipment

Activity 2: True or False; read and understand the statements

carefully, write CHECK if the statement is True and WRONG if it
is False.
_______________1. Do not replace damaged equipment immediately. Use defective
tools temporarily.
_______________2. Check if metal tools are rusty.
_______________3. In order to provide quality services, it is considerable to forget to
perform different tests and inspection process to ensure nail care service reliability,
safety and ease of use.
_______________4. If a tool can be repaired, then have it be repaired by a qualified
person. Do not attempt field repairs.
_______________5. If a tool is defective, remove it from service.

Attitude: Value the importance of nail care servicing

Activity 3: Essay
Look for available nail care tools. If in case you cannot secure the needed
resources, you can use any metal tools that will serve as substitute to perform the
activity. Gather them and do the following.

1. Clean your metal tools according to standard procedure. What was your
experience while cleaning a metal tool? Do you think you applied the proper
procedure?
2. Inspect each tool and take note which tools are defective. Did you find any
defective tools?
What are they and their problems?

3. Every beautician in a salon must know how to clean the nail tools and
equipment after each use. As beautician, what must you learn aside from knowing
how to do after care activities to provide promising services and to maintain the
usefulness of the nail care tools and equipment?

References:

K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education

Learning Module

Prepared by: Validated and Approved by:

JOEFIL A. TELIN MAURICE GAY A. TAJONERA, MAEA

Subject Teacher School Head

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