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Technology and
Livelihood Education
Quarter 2, Wk. 6-8 - Module 4
Clean, Maintain and Store Tools and Equipment

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Technology and
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Quarter 2, Wk. 6-8 - Module 4
Clean, Maintain and Store Tools and
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 Table of Contents

What This Module is About .................................................................................................... i

What I Need to Know ............................................................................................................. ii
How to Learn from this Module ............................................................................................. ii
Icons of this Module .............................................................................................................. iii

What I Know ......................................................................................................................... iii

Lesson 1:
Cleaning Tools and Equipment ............................................................................................ 1
What I Need to Know .................................................................................... 1
What’s New ................................................................................................ 1
What Is It ....................................................................................................... 1
What’s More ................................................................................................. 4
What Is It ...................................................................................................... 5
What’s More ................................................................................................. 5
What I Have Learned .................................................................................... 6
What I Can Do ............................................................................................... 8

Lesson 2:
Maintaining Tools and Equipment ....................................................................................... 9
What’s In........................................................................................................ 9
What I Need to Know .................................................................................... 9
What’s New ................................................................................................. 9
What Is It .................................................................................................... 10
What’s More ............................................................................................... 12
What I Have Learned …………………………………………………………. 12
What I Can Do ............................................................................................ 13

Lesson 3:
Storing Tools and Equipment ............................................................................................... 14
What’s In........................................................................................................ 14
What I Need to Know .................................................................................... 14
What’s New ................................................................................................. 14
What Is It .................................................................................................... 14
What’s More ............................................................................................... 16
What I Have Learned …………………………………………………………. 16
What I Can Do ............................................................................................ 17
Summary ………………………………………………………………………………………… 19
Assessment: (Post-Test) ……………………………………………………………………..…..20
Key to Answers ................................................................................................................... 22
References .......................................................................................................................... 23
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What This Module is About
Farm tools and equipment help to make farm work easier and effective. There are
very many of them designed to do one all a number of functions. The design and shape of
the tools and equipment should be given proper attention if they are to do their function for
which they were made. This brings to mind how to effectively clean, maintain and store farm
tools and equipment.
In this module you are going to learn about cleaning, maintaining and storing tools
and equipment according to manufacturer’s specification.
This module contains activities for you to complete. It covers the knowledge, skills
and attitudes required to complete the competency: SUPPORT HORTICULTURAL CROP
WORK one of the modules in the Core Competencies for Agricultural Crop Production NC I.

What I Need to Know

Cleaning is the process of removing unwanted substances, such as dirt, infectious
agents, and other impurities, from an object or environment. Cleaning occurs in many
different contexts, and uses many different methods. Several occupations are devoted to
cleaning
to take in or hold supplies, goods, or articles, as for future use.
The technical meaning of maintenance involves functional checks, servicing,
repairing or replacing of necessary devices, equipment, machinery, building infrastructure,
and supporting utilities in industrial, business, governmental, and residential installations.
Storing means to remain fresh and usable for considerable time on being stored.
Tools deteriorate from time and dampness combined with soil and rust. Proper
cleaning and care will keep them in good working condition and extend their life.
After going through this module, you are expected to:
 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturers’
specifications, report work outcomes to the authority following established reporting
formats.
How to Learn from this Module
To achieve the objectives cited above, you are to do the following:
• Take your time reading the lessons carefully.
• Follow the directions and/or instructions in the activities and exercises diligently.
• Answer all the given tests and exercises.

Icons of this Module

What I Need to This part contains learning objectives that

Know are set for you to learn as you go along the
module.

What I know This is an assessment as to your level of

knowledge to the subject matter at hand,
meant specifically to gauge prior related
knowledge
What’s In This part connects previous lesson with that
of the current one.

What’s New An introduction of the new lesson through

various activities, before it will be presented
to you

What is It These are discussions of the activities as a

way to deepen your discovery and under-
standing of the concept.

What’s More These are follow-up activities that are in-

tended for you to practice further in order to
master the competencies.

What I Have Activities designed to process what you

Learned have learned from the lesson

What I can do These are tasks that are designed to show-

case your skills and knowledge gained, and
applied into real-life concerns and situations.
 What I Know
Pre-Test

1. TRUE OR FALSE: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is wrong.
Write your answer on 1/2 sheet of paper.
1. Remove any dirt or debris from the tool by spraying it off with water.
2. Dry the tool thoroughly with a clean rag.
3. Scrub the rust away using steel wool. Wear garden gloves to protect your hands.
4. Brush away remaining rust with a stiff wire brush, applying pressure as necessary
to remove the rust.
5. Mix rust remover with water in a bucket, following the manufacturer's instructions.
6. Place the tool into the rust remover mixture.
7. Wait 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the amount of rust, for the rust remover to
work.
8. Remove the tool from the rust remover. Wear rubber gloves to protect your
hands.
9. Rinse the tool by spraying it with water.
10. Dry the tool thoroughly with a clean rag.
A. Multiple Choice
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on ¼ sheet of
paper.
1. The 5S with several philosophies are pre-requisites for any improvement program.
Which of the following is not a philosophy of 5S?
a. Simplifies work environment
b. Effective workplace organization
c. Waste of time and effort
d. Reduces waste while improving quality and safety
2. Which of the following is not a benefit from maintaining the facilities?
a. Ensure safe environment
b. Prolonged life of facilities
c. Reduced operational cost and production
d. Prompt delivery of services and products
3. A maintenance performed to prevent or find defects before they develop into a
breakdown refers to:
a. Corrective maintenance
b. Preventive maintenance
c. Emergency maintenance
d. Time-based maintenance
4. The following are important reasons why we maintain our tools, implements, and
equipment except:
a. To properly dispose hazardous waste
b. To extend the life of tools, implements, and equipment
c. To attain aesthetic beauty of the workplace
d. To assure the operational readiness of the tools, implements, equipment and
maximum return on investments
5. Maintenance is work done regularly to keep our tools in good condition. Which of the
following is the first and foremost task in maintenance?
a. Inspect tools before using them
b. Clean tools after use
c. Keep workplace clean and orderly
d. Use tools, implement, and equipment properly
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 Lesson
Cleaning Tools and Equipment
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What I Need to Know
LESSON 1: SUPPORT HORTICULTURAL CROP
LO 4: Clean up on completion of work
At the end of the lesson the student should be able to:
4.2 a. Clean, maintain and store tolls and equipment according to manufacturers’
specifications
b. Identify the basic steps of cleaning tolls and equipment according to
manufacturers’ specifications
.

What’s In
Imagine that the long, hot summer vacation has finally come to an end and it‘s the
beginning of the school year and you are ready to start working your vegetable gardens. But
before that let us check first our tools, implements and equipment you are going to use.
In this lesson, you are going to learn the basic in cleaning your tools and equipment.

What’s New

Activity 1.1
In 1/2 sheet of paper, let the students write down their good practices in cleaning and
maintaining their farm tools and equipment. Conclude the activity by letting 5 or more
students share their experiences in the class.

What Is It

Cleaning your tools may be the last thing you want to do after a day of work, but it's
essential for keeping your tools in good shape. And it really only takes a few seconds per
tool unless you've got something really nasty on your hands. It's well-worth the time spent
doing a little cleaning to save the time spent repairing a tool (or the money spent replacing it)
later.

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General Cleaning Procedure: The farmer and/or farm workers responsible for cleaning
must adhere as much as possible to the following procedures:
 Be properly trained on the cleaning procedures.
 Develop a cleaning program and schedule according to the recommended frequency
and the cleaning program should be monitored to ensure its effectiveness.
 Cleaning must not take place while fresh vegetables are being harvested, packed,
handled, and stored.
 Water that is used for cleaning must be safe.
 The cleaning of equipment, tools, and containers must take place in a designated
area away from field and the storage of agricultural inputs and fresh vegetables.
 When using cleaning and disinfection chemicals, the farmer and/or farm workers
must become familiar with the instruction use of these products.
 Strictly adhere to all precautionary statements and mixing instructions.
 Protect equipment’s, tools, containers and fresh vegetables when working with any
chemicals.
Cleaning your tools doesn’t have to be difficult at all if you’re prepared:
 HAND TOOLS - You can clean most hand tools by simply wiping them down with a
rag. If they're dirty, don't be afraid to give them a good wash with soap and water.
Just dry them well afterward. Wipe with a clean rag (you really just want to leave a
light film on them to help keep the rust away). Wipe wooden handles with a rag
dampened with a little linseed oil.
 GARDEN TOOLS - You can clean garden tools in much the same way as hand tools.
Wash them if necessary, dry, and oil them up. For a quick way to clean, some people
like to keep a bucket of sand mixed with a bit of oil. Just stab the tools into the bucket
a few times to clean and oil them at the same time. Some folks use motor oil in their
sand, but even the little bit of motor oil left on the tools can harm your soil, so for
garden tools, stick with linseed oil. You'll also want to rub down wooden handles with
a bit of linseed oil.
 POWER TOOLS - Power tools are a little trickier to clean. First, make sure the tool is
unplugged before you clean it. Next, you'll want to get all the dust off. An air
compressor can be really useful for that. Wipe down the surface of the tool and then
lubricate any moving parts. Machine oil is a fine choice for this, but you should also
check the manual that came with the tool to see if they have better
recommendations.
How to Clean and Sharpen Garden Tools before Storing
Regularly cleaning and oiling your garden tools will prevent rust, keep them sharper,
and allow the handles to stay strong.

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 But if you’re not as diligent as you should be—putting your tools away dirty or leaving
them outside in the weather. Then before you know it, they’re on the fast track to the trash
bin.
Here’s how to get a shovel, or other garden tools, in shape and keep them that way.
Gather your weapons
To clean and maintain your tools, you’ll need the following:
 Cleaning Supplies: Detergent, garden hose, sprayer, sponge, old rags or towels
 Cleaning Tools: Steel wool, scrub brush, wire brush, and a rotary wire brush
attachment for your drill
 Sandpaper: (80 and 120 grit) made to work on both metal and wood
 Sharpening Tools: A fine metal file and a sharpening stone to hone edges
 Lubricating Oil: Such as boiled linseed oil, tung oil, motor oil, lamp oil, or cooking oil.
Boiled linseed and tung oil are probably the best choices, but you can use what you
have on hand.
 Safety Equipment: Wear gloves, eye protection, and a dust mask when working on
tools.
Step 1: Clean Tools
Start by giving your tools a good scrubbing to
remove any mud and grit from the blades and
handles. Dry with old towels, then set them aside
overnight so they dry completely to avoid trapping
moisture
Step 2: Remove Rust
Use steel wool or a wire brush to scrub away any
rust that has accumulated on metal parts. A rotary
wire brush attachment chucked in a drill can make
the job easier. As a rule, you want to remove the
rust with as little grinding and scraping of the steel
as possible to keep tools from becoming thinner
and weaker over time.
Step 3: Sand Tools
Smooth worn wooden handles with medium grit
sandpaper to remove splinters and deteriorated
finish. You can also use sandpaper to remove any
remaining rust from surfaces and crevices and to
lightly polish the metal. When finished, thoroughly
wipe down the tools to remove any wood or metal
sanding dust.

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Step 4: Sharpen Tools
Use a metal file to lightly sharpen the edges of
tools. Again, you don’t want to grind away too
much of the metal, just use it to smooth out
nicks, remove burrs, and give a nice clean
edge. On some cutting tools (like hedge clippers
and axes), you’ll need to follow up with a
sharpening stone lubricated with oil for a finer
edge.
Step 5: Oil Tools
Using a clean rag, apply lubricating oil to both
the wooden handle and the metal blade. Rub
the oil into the surface then wipe off any excess.
The oil will help prevent rust and condition the
wood to keep it from absorbing water and
prevent cracking. After the handle has dried,
apply a second coat of oil to the wood if
needed. Tools with fiberglass or composite
handles will only need a good cleaning.

What’s More
Activity 1.2: How to Clean Rust from Garden Tools:
Things you’ll need:
 Steel Wool
 Wire Brush
 Rag
 Chemical Rust Remover
 Bucket
 Garden Gloves
 Rubber Gloves
1. Remove any dirt or debris from the tool by spraying it off with water.
2. Dry the tool thoroughly with a clean rag.
3. Scrub the rust away using steel wool. Wear garden gloves to protect your hands.
4. Brush away remaining rust with a stiff wire brush, applying pressure as necessary to
remove the rust. If brushing removes all the remaining rust, proceed to Step 9.
5. Mix rust remover with water in a bucket, following the manufacturer's instructions.

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 6. Place the tool into the rust remover mixture.
7. Wait 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the amount of rust, for the rust remover to work.
8. Remove the tool from the rust remover. Wear rubber gloves to protect your hands.
9. Rinse the tool by spraying it with water.
10. Dry the tool thoroughly with a clean rag.

What Is It

Over time, garden tools that are not maintained will become less effective and harder
to use. Removing rust will not only help tools last longer, but will help them perform better.
Garden tools with moving parts, such as clippers and shears, and those that rely on
sharpened edges, such as cultivators and weeders, need special attention when it comes to
removing rust. While it may be tempting to replace inexpensive tools, if the rust is only on the
surface a simple cleaning will save the tool.

What’s More

Activity 1.3: How to Clean and Store Gardening Tools for the Winter
Instructions:
 Penetrating Oil
 Work Gloves
 Paste Wax
 Red Paint
 Steel Wool Pads
 Wire Brushes
 Large Bucket
 Metal Files
 Sandpaper
Scrape off any excess mud or dirt. Use a stick to knock off large pieces and a wire
brush for tougher spots. If the soil is really caked on, you may need to let the tool soak in a
bucket of water for a few minutes before tackling it again.
1. Wipe off the tool with an old rag and let it dry thoroughly.
2. Remove any rust by rubbing it vigorously with a small piece of steel wool. (Be sure to
wear gloves.)

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 3. Sharpen the tool, if it has a sharp portion (this includes spades), with a file made
especially for sharpening tools. Hold the tool steady against a solid object, such as a
tool bench, and draw the file repeatedly across the edge at a 45-degree angle.
4. Condition wooden handles by sanding any rough or splintery portions with
sandpaper. Follow up by rubbing paste wax over the handle.
5. Spray metal parts with a penetrating lubricating oil to protect from rust.
6. Store in a dry spot. Avoid leaving tools on the floors of garages or other places likely
to get damp during the winter.

What I Have Learned

Show that you have learned something by doing this activity.

Activity No. 1.4

Materials: Tools:
 Oil  1 set Hedge Sheer
 1 pc Rag  1 set Metal Clamp
 1 pc Sand Paper 300  1 pc File
 Wrench

Introduction:
Hoes, forks, shears, and spades become blunt and need to be sharpened. Use a file or
sharpening steel. Sharpen the upper surface. Then rub over with an oily rag.
Procedure
Step 1: Tighten the pivot nut. Before sharpening,
check the pivot nut. It could be loose, making the
blades drift apart while cutting and tearing the twig
instead of cutting it clean. The nut should be snug
with no play in the pivot. With the nut tightened,
check the tool; if it cuts cleanly, it doesn't need
sharpening. If it still cuts poorly, look down each
blade to make sure it's not bent. If a blade is slightly
bent, loosen the pivot nut and separate the blades.
To straighten the blade, put it in a vise, slip on some
thick leather gloves and tweak it until it's straight.

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 Step 2: File the edge to expose clean metal Clamp
the blade firmly in a vise. Examine the factory edge.
Hold the file with both hands and mimic the direction
of the bevel like a golfer taking a practice putt. Now
move the file in one broad stroke away from you
along the entire cutting angle. To reiterate, move the
file in one direction, away from you. Don't use small,
jerky strokes or you'll lose the factory edge. As you
work, you can see the clean metal path left by the
file. Adjust your angle as needed to file the entire
edge evenly. Repeat this motion several times until
you expose clean metal over the whole edge.
Usually it'll take only about 10 strokes. Do the same
with the other blade.
Step 3: Sand the back side of the blade Place a
sheet of
300-grit wet/dry sandpaper on a smooth, flat piece
of plywood. You'll be able to feel the burrs (be
careful— they're sharp) on the back side of each
blade caused by the filing action. To remove them,
lightly sand the back side of the blade. Keep the
blade flat and move it in a circular motion. After
making several circles, pick up the blade and gently
feel the edge. When the burrs left by the file
disappear, assemble the blades and lightly oil the
moving parts with 3-In-One oil.
Step 4. Perform house keeping
Evaluation:
While performing the activity it is important for you to assess your performance following the
criteria below:
 The blade is properly sharpened.
 The nut is properly removed and returned.
 The step by-step procedures are correctly followed.
 The safety precautions are properly observed.

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 What I Can Do

Tips & Warnings

 Protect wooden handles and make tools easier to find by giving them a coat of red
paint before putting them away for the winter.
 Never leave garden hoses outside over the winter, as this dramatically increases
their chances of springing leaks. Instead, drain the hoses at the end of the season
and hang them in a garage or other protected spot until spring.

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 Lesson Maintaining Tools and
2 Equipment

What’s In I Need to Know

LESSON 1: SUPPORT HORTICULTURAL CROP
LO 4: Clean up on completion of work
At the end of the lesson the student should be able to:
a. Identify the basic in maintaining your tools and equipment.
b. Demonstrate the basic in maintaining your tools and equipment

What’s In
Farm tools and equipment help to make farm work easier and effective. There are
very many of them designed to do one all a number of functions. The design and shape of
the tools and equipment should be given proper attention if they are to do their function for
which they were made. This brings to mind how to effectively maintain farm tools and
equipment.
Let the students the following questions:
 How important is keeping your tools and equipment clean?
 Is cleaning your tools and equipment enough?
 Site other way(s) to keep your tools and equipment sustain good working condition
for a period for time?

What’s New
Activity 2.1. PRIME IT UP! THINK!
 Your teacher asked you to visit the tool room in your school. You noticed that
the cutting tools are dull and cannot be used properly because of the
formation of rust.
Response: AGREE or DISAGREE
a. A knife is sharpened by files
b. A whetstone is used to sharpen shovel and bolo
c. Sand paper is used to tighten the bolts and nuts in shears
d. Regular check-ups help prolong the useful life of tools
e. Oil can prevent the formation of rust in cutting tools

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 What Is It

According to Ladia, et. al (2012), maintenance is work that is done regularly to keep
tools, equipment, and facilities in good condition and working order. We need to learn the
different kinds of maintenance in order to identify the activities and proper procedures in the
management of facilities as well as of the time, money and materials involved.
The proper use of training tools, equipment, and facilities is the first and foremost
task in maintenance. It used in accordance with the manufacturer’s manual, as this would
evidently extend the life of the tools, equipment, and facilities. The manual would indicate the
part and the way to maintain it. We must always refer to it for reference.
Why do you have to maintain farm tools and equipment?
1. They last longer when maintained.
2. Tools and equipment that are maintained work more efficiently.
3. When you keep tools and equipment in good shape, you reduce the risk of injury to
the operator.
4. Regular maintenance reduces the cost of maintenance.
Types of Maintenance
1. Preventive maintenance – maintenance performed to prevent or find defects before
they develop into a breakdown.
2. Corrective maintenance – maintenance tasks initiated as a result of the observed
condition of an asset or system, before or after functional failure to correct a problem.
It is performed to repair, restore, replace or correct a failure.
3. Emergency maintenance – maintenance performed to put the item on hand
immediately to avoid serious consequences, such as loss of production, disrupted
schedule, extensive damage to assets, idle worker or for safety reasons. This should
be requested as soon as you become aware of a problem
What Can We Gain from Maintaining Our Facilities?
 Ensure a safe environment
 Improved morale of human resources
 Reduced operational cost
 Increased production
 Prolonged life of facilities
 Prompt delivery of services/products
Factors to Consider When Maintaining Farm Tools, Equipment, and Facilities
1. Manpower
2. Money (financial resources)
3. Methods and system

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 4. Machines (facilities)
5. Materials and supplies
Maintenance Program – includes all maintenance activities to be undertaken, manpower
needed, maintenance methods to be used, all the materials and supplies needed and
cost involved in the maintenance.
Maintenance Schedule – is a list allocating specific maintenance of an area, including tools
and equipment for a specified period. It is also just a part of the maintenance
program.
Maintenance Checklist – is a list of maintenance tasks typically derived through some
analysis, generated automatically as work orders at a predetermined frequency.
Tools Maintenance and Safety Rules
According to Asuncion (1991), tools will last longer when properly kept and
maintained. A good worker keeps and takes good care of his tools. The following are some
pointers to follow in keeping tools in good condition:
1. Be sure to inspect tools before using them to check if they are in good working
condition. This can be detected when they are used smoothly with ease and speed.
The sharpness of bladed tools and tips of pointed ones should always be maintained,
while non-bladed or non-pointed tools should always be kept clean to prevent them
from rusting.
2. After using a tool, clean it thoroughly with a damp cloth before keeping it in the tool
cabinet. To keep the tool from rusting, make sure that the tool is dry before storing it.
3. Oil the metal parts of a tool to prevent any form of damage that may be caused by
air, water, or rust.
Safety Rules to Strictly Follow to Avoid Accidents
1. Avoid wearing loose clothing when working. Sleeves should be fitting and shirts
tucked in as much as possible. Remove ties and jewelry.
2. Injuries or accidents that occur should be reported immediately to the teacher.
3. Never use your lips to fold small materials like fasteners or any small metal articles
when working.
4. Never throw tools of any type around. Make sure the sharp edge of cutting tools is
away from the edge of the work table or work bench.
5. Keep working areas clean and free from shavings of any kind.
6. Ensure the safety of your classmates when carrying long and heavy tools to avoid
accidents.
7. Never use dull or damaged tools.
8. Keep fingers away from the edge of sharp cutting tools.
9. Know and observe safety measures specific of each tool or operation.
10. Convenience outlets and power tools used should be checked before and after each
use. Switch off the power before leaving the shop.
11. Keep tools in their proper places.

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Practice 5 S
According to Ladia, et al. (2012), 5S is the name of a workplace organization
methodology that uses a list of five (5) Japanese words which are seiri, seiton, seiso,
seiketsu, and shitsuke. Translated into English, they all begin with the letter “S”. The list
describes how items are stored and how the new order is maintained.
 Seiri (Sort)- taking out and disposing of unnecessary items
 Seiton (Systematize) - arranging tools, equipment, and materials in order for the
easiest and most efficient access
 Seiso (Sweep)- cleaning even if things are not dirty
 Seiketsu (Standardize)- maintaining the workplace in high standard housekeeping
 Shitsuke (Self-discipline)- doing things spontaneously without being told

What’s More
Activity 2.2
There is a saying which runs thus, “Work and work without play, makes Juan a dull
boy,” so this time, let us play. The title of our game is “Act and Tell.” Actors will come from
each Learning Barkada, round robin.
Example:
LB 1 will do an action about maintenance of tools and members from other LBs will
guess the action. If the action not correctly identified, the score goes to the “Act” group. But if
it was identified correctly; the merit goes to the “Tell” group. The Tell group which gave the
correct answer will have the chance to act to be answered by the other LBs. The number of
correct items they got will be their score.

What I Have Learned

Multiple Choice
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on ¼ sheet of paper.
1. The 5S with several philosophies are pre-requisites for any improvement program.
Which of the following is not a philosophy of 5S?
a. Simplifies work environment
b. Effective workplace organization
c. Waste of time and effort
d. Reduces waste while improving quality and safety

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 2. Which of the following is not a benefit from maintaining the facilities?
a. Ensure safe environment
b. Prolonged life of facilities
c. Reduced operational cost and production
d. Prompt delivery of services and products
3. A maintenance performed to prevent or find defects before they develop into a
breakdown refers to:
a. Corrective maintenance
b. Preventive maintenance
c. Emergency maintenance
d. Time-based maintenance
4. The following are important reasons why we maintain our tools, implements, and
equipment except:
a. To properly dispose hazardous waste
b. To extend the life of tools, implements, and equipment
c. To attain aesthetic beauty of the workplace
d. To assure the operational readiness of the tools, implements, equipment and
maximum return on investments
5. Maintenance is work done regularly to keep our tools in good condition. Which of the
following is the first and foremost task in maintenance?
a. Inspect tools before using them
b. Clean tools after use
c. Keep workplace clean and orderly
d. Use tools, implement, and equipment properly

What I Can Do

Activity 2.3
Let’s get physical. Each one of you go to the tool room and get a tool that needs
cleaning and/or simple repair. You may also bring your own tool for this activity. Apply what
you have learned about maintaining tools, implements, and simple equipment. Before you
start doing your task, assess your workplace. Identify the possible hazards and do
something about them to ensure your safety. While doing your task, observe safety
precautions to prevent untoward incidents from happening.

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 Lesson
Storing Tools and Equipment
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What’s In What I Need to Know
In this lesson, you are going to learn the basic in storing your tools and equipment.
LESSON 1: SUPPORT HORTICULTURAL CROP
LO 4: Clean up on completion of work
At the end of the lesson the student should be able to:
a. Identify the learn the basic in storing your tools and equipment.
b. Demonstrate learn the basic in storing your tools and equipment.

What’s In
To sustain your tools and equipment and keep them in good condition for years to
come, you should take the proper steps to make sure the metal tools maintain their durability
and do not accumulate rust. Where and how you store your tools can make all the
difference. Whether you need a place to store your tools for the winter or want to clear out
space in your garage, a self-storage facility can be a helpful solution.
Activity 3.1
Answer the following question:
 How important is tool and equipment maintenance?
 After conducting preventive maintenance of the tools and equipment, what would you
do?

What’s New
Activity 3.2
 In a ½ sheet of paper, in your farm or workshop area, describe your storage facility or
the place where you keep your farm tools and equipment

What Is It
To ensure that tools and equipment remain in good condition and last for a long
period of time, store them properly. Properly stored tools and equipment will be easy to find
when needed and are less likely to be lost.

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Importance of proper storage of tools and equipment
1. It is an important factor for safety and health
2. Improves appearance of the workshop and work area
3. Reduces over-all tool cost through maintenance
4. Ensures that tools are in good condition at hand
5. Teaches workers principles of (tool) accountability
Tips for storing your tools and equipment:
1. Put clean tools in an empty plastic container, such as a trashcan. Also, consider
hanging tools up on a rack or installing brackets to hold and organize your
equipment. Hardware stores offer strong adhesives to hold tools that will not leave
residue when you decide to remove the bonding agents. Both of these methods will
keep your tools off of the ground, away from dirt and bugs, and out from underfoot.
2. Gloves should always be kept in a closed container so your hand will not get eaten
by visitors when you put them on. Consider using an empty coffee can, ice cream
tub or a popcorn tin that can also hold random excess nuts and bolts that may be
lying around. Space bags that use vacuum suction to remove air can also be a nice
place to protect gloves when storing them for a longer period of time.
3. Special care should be taken to store larger machines such as lawn mowers and big
power tools in accordance with manufacturer directions.
4. Hoses should be drained before storage. Also, roll up hoses to prevent them from
getting cracked or being damaged during moves.
5. Put chemicals and fertilizers in a locked case away from children and pets.
6. Gardening tools should be kept in a cool, dry place, such as a garage or storage unit.
This will help keep your valuables away from humidity.
Good practices of proper storing of tools and equipment
1. Parts should be properly stored and labeled.
2. Tools should be properly placed on the board, and labeled. Consider drawing shapes
of the tools on the board so that they always get put back in the same direction.
3. Use bins for storing small parts.
4. Consider assigning an individual (or individuals) responsible for the good
maintenance of tools and equipment and parts.
Benefits of having proper storage of tools
1. Tools and parts are kept in good condition and are easy to find.
2. Costs are reduced
3. Productivity is increased because time is not wasted looking for tools, parts and
equipment.
4. Workshop staffs develop a sense of responsibility and pride in their work.

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 What’s More
Activity 3.3 GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
Discuss the benefits and good practices in proper storage of tools and equipment
through a graphic organizer. Write this in a ½ sheet of paper.

Proper Storage of Tools and Equipment

Good Practices Benefits

What I Have Learned

TRUE or FALSE
Instructions: Read the statement carefully. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and
FALSE if it is wrong. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. All tools and equipment must be properly maintained so that workers are not
endangered.
2. Preventive maintenance is the systematic care and protection of tools, equipment
and machine in order to keep them in a safe, usable condition, limit downtime and
extend productivity.
3. The degree of detail to include regarding tools and equipment maintenance will
depend on the kinds of tools and equipment.
4. Damage or defective tools and equipment should be tagged and remove from the
service.
5. Most manufacturers can provide maintenance schedules for their tools and
equipment.

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 6. Properly stored tools and equipment will be easy to find when needed and are less
likely to be lost.
7. Use bins for storing small parts is a good practice on proper storage.
8. Productivity is increased because time is not lost looking for tools, parts and
equipment is one of the benefits of proper storage.

What I Can Do

Garden Tool Shed. Great for Storing Gardening Tools

Every single backyard needs a garden tool shed. This is perfect as a centralized
location in order to house all gardening tools and gardening equipment, such as lawn
mowers, hoes, rakes, wheel barrows etc. Absolutely nothing is more painful than requiring a
particular tool and never being able to place your hands on it. Most of the time, it's stuck in
some corner that you can't reach.
This can be dangerous of course, especially if you are placing your gardening
equipment in the garage. Gardening tools, tend to have a habit of falling down, so they can
damage your car, yourself or even your kids and pets.
If you're looking at spending more time in the yard this Summer, and less time trying to find
where you placed your gardening tools, then acquiring a garden tool shed is definitely an
important asset.
As you know, there are lots of distinctive kinds and designs of sheds. Before you
decide to purchase one you have to do your homework. Initially, examine the exact quantity
as well as type of equipment you'll be storing in your garden tool shed. Whatever design you
decide on must be big enough, although not too huge. There are more facts to consider,
also. For those who have a riding lawn mower you'll need a sizable doorway in order to drive
through. Do you need windows?

Activity 3.4 Making a Rack to Hang Tools in a Shed

With proper storage, garden tools are safe and ready for use.
Without proper storage, garden maintenance tools can become dull or rusty and
pose a risk of significant injury. Many tools such as shovels, pitchforks, hoes, axes, rakes
and trimmers have sharpened blades or tines that can cause laceration or puncture wounds.
Making your own hanging rack is an inexpensive solution to gardening tool-storage
problems. This project requires no special tools or advanced building skills. Once
assembled, the rack affixes securely to the framing members of the shed using heavy
screws or bolts.

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Instructions
Things You'll Need
 2-by-4-inch plank
 Marking pen
 Drill with drilling bit
 Screw-in heavy-duty hooks and prongs
 Pliers

1. Lay the 2-by-4-inch plank on a large flat surface. Arrange the garden tools so their
handles or widened ends cross the plank where they can hang from installed hooks
or prongs. Use a marking pen to draw a dot on each side of each tool. Mark the dots
about 1/4 inch from the lateral margins of the tools so that the hooks or prongs, when
installed, support the tools and allow for easy removal. Remove the tools one at a
time. As you remove each tool, write the name of the tool on the plank above the
corresponding marks.
2. Use a drill and drilling bit to bore pilot holes, about 3/4-inch-deep, at each mark. The
drilling bit must be slightly smaller in diameter than the threaded shanks of the hooks
or prongs.
3. Screw a hook or prong into each pilot hole. Turn the hooks or prongs until the
threaded shanks are no longer visible. If necessary, use pliers to increase torque for
easier turning.

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Summary
“An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure”: An adage which always
reminds us of our safety in everything we do.
Any place we go, any work we undertake, we are exposed to risks or hazards.
To avoid such, we must be extra careful of our actions and decisions. See to it that
the workplace meets the OHS standards. Tools, implements, and equipment must be
maintained and secured in their proper places to be safely used next time
As much as tools and equipment at vital to accomplishing tasks on the farm, it is
important to always keep them ready for work
Overall, be sure to take care of your tools to ensure their longevity and efficiency.
Inspect your tools each season and take the proper steps, some of which are mentioned
above, to keep them in good condition.

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 Assessment: (Post-Test)
A. TRUE OR FALSE: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is wrong. Write
your answer on 1/2 sheet of paper.
1. Remove any dirt or debris from the tool by spraying it off with water.
2. Dry the tool thoroughly with a clean rag.
3. Scrub the rust away using steel wool. Wear garden gloves to protect your hands.
4. Brush away remaining rust with a stiff wire brush, applying pressure as necessary to
remove the rust.
5. Mix rust remover with water in a bucket, following the manufacturer's instructions.
6. Place the tool into the rust remover mixture.
7. Wait 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the amount of rust, for the rust remover to
work.
8. Remove the tool from the rust remover. Wear rubber gloves to protect your hands.
9. Rinse the tool by spraying it with water.
10. Dry the tool thoroughly with a clean rag.

B. Multiple Choice
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on ¼ sheet of
paper.
6. The 5S with several philosophies are pre-requisites for any improvement program.
Which of the following is not a philosophy of 5S?
a. Simplifies work environment
b. Effective workplace organization
c. Waste of time and effort
d. Reduces waste while improving quality and safety
7. Which of the following is not a benefit from maintaining the facilities?
a. Ensure safe environment
b. Prolonged life of facilities
c. Reduced operational cost and production
d. Prompt delivery of services and products
8. A maintenance performed to prevent or find defects before they develop into a
breakdown refers to:
a. Corrective maintenance
b. Preventive maintenance
c. Emergency maintenance
d. Time-based maintenance

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9. The following are important reasons why we maintain our tools, implements, and
equipment except:
a. To properly dispose hazardous waste
b. To extend the life of tools, implements, and equipment
c. To attain aesthetic beauty of the workplace
d. To assure the operational readiness of the tools, implements, equipment
and maximum return on investments
10. Maintenance is work done regularly to keep our tools in good condition. Which of
the following is the first and foremost task in maintenance?
a. Inspect tools before using them
b. Clean tools after use
c. Keep workplace clean and orderly
d. Use tools, implement, and equipment properly

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 Key to Answers
A. True or False B. Multiple Choice
1. TRUE 1. C
2. TRUE 2. D
3. TRUE 3. B
4. FALSE 4. A
5. TRUE 5. C
6. TRUE
7. TRUE
8. TRUE
9. TRUE
10. TRUE

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