Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BATANGAS

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

TVL – AGRI-CROP PRODUCTION
Safety Precautions in using Tools and Materials
Week 3 and 4
Name of Learner: _____________________
Grade Level: _11__________________
Strand/Track: TVL/Agri-Fishery Arts____
Section: _____________________
Date: _____________________

A. Background Information for Learners

In this module, the learners/student should demonstrate an understanding of the
underlying theories in applying safety measures in using tools and materials. It will help them
to know and identify what is safety precautions all about. Safety procedures must always be
a priority in any workplace so that the security of all is assured. Workers should be trained
on safe procedures for working with tools. However, safe practices when carrying or storing
those tools may not be thoroughly covered. Tools can pose a safety risk when they are
misplaced or improperly handled by workers. Choosing the correct tools for a specific task
will reduce the chance of inflicting bodily injuries. Selecting the wrong tool may damage the
tool itself and harm the user. Reading the operational procedures of a particular tool is
greatly advised.

B. Learning Competency with code

2.1. Use tools and materials according to specifications and procedures
(TLE_AFAACP912ASMO-Ic-g-2)
2.2. Wear outfits according to farm requirements.
(TLE_AFAACP912ASMO-Ic-g-2)

C. Directions/ Instructions
After going through with this unit, you are expected to:
1. Read and follow each direction carefully.
2. Accomplish each activity for the mastery of competency.
3. Use the Learning Activity Sheets with care.

D. Exercises / Activities
D.1 INTRODUCTION
a. What I need to Know
After going through with this unit, you are expected to:
1. Know the procedures in checking the tools and PPE before use.
2. Follow the proper use of tools, materials and outfit.
3. Appreciate the importance of using tools and material according to specification and
procedures.

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b .What’s New?
Activity 1. Brainstorming
Direction. Read the scenario inside the box. What you would do if you experience the same
situation in the scenario? Select from the choices below.

You arrive at work, it is pruning season. The pruning shears were thrown into a
bucket of water and some of them are now rusted and blunt. Also, some of the
springs are missing or non-operational. What do you do?

a. Replace springs d. sharpen blades

b. oil blades e. replace shears that can’t be
salvaged
c. replace blunt blades

D.2 DEVELOPMENT
MY SCORE:
a. What I Know?
Activity 2. Give Me My Partner..
Direction. The following are the proper use of tools. Can you give the appropriate PPE for it?
Uses of tools PPE
 Knife is for cutting planting materials. __________
 Sprayers is used for spraying fertilizer and pesticides. __________
 Pick-mattock is used for digging canal, breaking top soil __________
and digging up stones and tree stumps.
 Wheelbarrow is used for hauling trash, animal manure, __________
fertilizer, planting materials and other equipment.
 Bolo is used for cutting tall grass and weeds and chopping __________
branches of trees.
 Axe is for cutting bigger post. __________
 Sickle is a hand-held agricultural tool with variously curved __________
blade typically used for cutting weeds.
 Pruning shears is for cutting branches of planting materials __________
and unnecessary branches of plants.

MY SCORE:
b. What’s In

Activity 3. Fill me in…

Direction. Write inside the box what does a farmer wear? Choose your answer below.

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Gloves Over-all Boots Mask

Goggles Hard hat Earmuffs Hat

c. What is it?
Refer to the attached Information Sheet about Safety Precautions in Using Tools and
Materials.

Activity 4. Paired Me Up!

Direction. Pair the pictures of PPE to the task done in the field. Choose your answer on the
right portion. Take note that there is a possibility that the PPE should use in
different task. In other words you can pair the picture into different task.

1. a. Cutting of tall grass and weeds

2. b. Spraying of fertilizer/pesticides

3. c. Cutting of bigger post/trees

4. d. Mixing of pesticides/fertilizer

5. e. Digging canal

D.3 ENGAGEMENT
MY SCORE:
a. What is more?
Activity 5. What’s Next?
Direction. The following sentences are incomplete. Choose the correct answer below to
complete the sentence.
1. Mask/respirator provide protection from……..
2. Personal Protective Equipment refer to………

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3. Gloves is used to protect……………………….

4. Earplugs ,earmuffs and ear pieces all provide protection against………..
5. Eye goggles/Face shield provide protection………………
a…..an equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious
workplace injuries and illnesses.
b.….hand injury.
c.…during exposure to hazards like flying particles, metal sparks, liquid chemicals,
caustic liquid and light radiation.
d.…inhalation hazards such as vapor mists, particulates, pesticides and gases.
e.…hazards arising from exposure to noise.

b. What I can Do? MY SCORE:

Activity 6. Match the Picture!
Direction. The following pictures show the procedures in using a shovel. Select and match
the appropriate procedures being shown in the picture.

1. 2. 3. 4.

A. Shift weight to rear foot. Keep load close to body.

B. Put weight on front foot. Use leg to push shovel
C. Turn feet in direction of throw
D. Keep feet wide apart. Place front foot close to shovel
MY SCORE:
c. What other enrichment activities can I engage in?
Activity 7. Explore Your World!
Direction. Create a graphic organizer containing the proper use of the tool and correct PPE
that suited for the task being done in the field. You can use different material to
make your graphic organizer unique and creative

Rubrics to observe:

5 4 3 2 1 0
Very Good good Slightly Rarely Poor No
good good activity
done

D.4 ASSIMILATION MY SCORE:

a. What I have Learned?
Activity 8. True or False
Direction. From the chart below identify and check TRUE if the statement show safety
procedure in using hand tools and FALSE if not.

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Procedures True False

Follow the correct procedure for using EVERY tool.
DON’T use tools which are LOOSE or CRACKED.
AFTER USING A TOOL — clean it and return it to its proper storage place.
Always carry pointed tools by your side with the points and heavy ends UP.
Gloves is used to protect hand from injury.
Keep your cutting tools SHARP and in good condition.
Work with OILY or GREASY hands
Bolo is used for cutting tall grass and weeds and chopping branches of trees.
Mask/respirator provide protection from inhalation hazards such as vapor
mists,pariculates,pesticides and gases
Eye goggles/Face shield provide protection during exposure to hazards like
flying particles,metal sparks,liquid chemicals,caustic liquid
and light radiation.

b. Assessment / What I can show

Activity 9. Post Assessment MY SCORE:
Direction. Read and analyze the question. Select the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the following is TRUE in selection of hand tools?
A. Hand tools should be systematically kept or stored at tool-rack or toolbox after use.
B. Proper steps and procedures should be followed when operating a hand tool.
C. Hand tools selected for the job should be suitable.
D. Hand tools should be inspected every time before use.
2. Which of the following is safe operating procedure of hand tools?
A. Hand tools should be systematically kept or stored at toolbox
B. Hand tool should be kept in an orderly manner at a workroom or toolbox
C. Hand tools that are broken or require repair should be kept separately
D. Hand tools should be operated in correct posture and strength
3. What are the general safety precaution to be adopted in using hand tools?
A. Hand tools should be inspected every time before use
B. Hand tools selected for the job should be suitable
C. Broken or damaged tools can cause injury or accidents in the workplace.
D. Both A and B
4. Why do we need to conduct pre-operative check up of tools, implements and
equipment before starting to work?
A. To check if the tools are serviceable
B. To determine the functionality of tools, and implements
C. To repair defective tools
D. To check, repair and determine the functionality of tools
5. All tools require regular maintenance to work properly.How will you prepare the
tools before using?
A. Check tools for loose nuts and screws and tighten as needed.
B. Broken or damaged tools can cause injury or accidents in the workplace.
C. Do not attempt to fix, maintain or use a tool if you have not been trained to do so.
D. None of the above

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Direction. Fill in the blank the correct answer.

6._________ refers to an equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazard that cause
serious workplace injuries and illness.
7._________ it is use to provide protection from inhalation hazards such as vapors,
mists, particulates, pesticides sand gases.
8._________ used to protect hand from injury.
9._________ used to protect during exposure to hazard like flying particles, metal
sparks and light radiation.
10.________ provide protection against hazard arising from exposure to noise.