Oscar E.

Galanto Jr TVTED 152

BTVTED II Instructor: Jona A. Rante
Information Sheet 2.1

STUDY GUIDE

What are the different cleaning tools, supplies and

materials needed in housekeeping and how to maintain
those tools, supplies and materials?

Cleaning Tools/ Equipment

*Broom is a cleaning implement for sweeping made of bundle of straws or twigs attached to a
long handle.
*Dustpan is a cleaning tool commonly used to scoop the dirt and wastes on the floor.
*Vacuum cleaner is a device that uses an air pump to create a partial vacuum to suck up dust
and dirt, usually from floors, and optionally from other surfaces as well. The dirt is collected by
either a dust bag or a cyclone for later disposal.
*Water Hoses are hollow tubes designed to carry fluids from one location to another. Hoses are
also sometimes called pipes (the word pipe usually refers to a rigid tube, whereas a hose is
usually a flexible one), or more generally tubing. The shape of a hose is usually cylindrical
(having a circular cross section).
*Bucket is a watertight, vertical cylinder or truncated cone, with an open top and a flat bottom,
usually attached to a semicircular carrying handle that is used to hold water or any liquid
solution used in cleaning.
*Cobwebber is used for reaching and sweeping of floor without as tool. It is also used to in
stairwells, ceiling corners and other high areas.
*Sponge is characterized by readily absorbing water and becoming soft when wet while retaining
toughness: used in bathing, in wiping or cleaning surfaces, etc.
*Dishcloth is used in the kitchen to dry dishes and other surfaces. Typically they are made of
cotton or other cloth, such as microfiber, and measure 11" to 13" inches square.
*Cleaning Cloth is used to wipe the cleaning tools and equipment.
*A Floor buffer is an electrical appliance that is used to clean and
maintain non-carpeted floors, such as hardwood, marble, tile or linoleum. It is also known as a
floor polisher.
Supplies/Materials

*Cleaning detergent is a surfactant or a mixture of surfactants with "cleaning properties in

diluted solutions that is also used in cleaning purposes.
*Liquid Detergent is a detergent in liquid form used for cleaning tools and equipment.
*Scrubbing Foam is used to remove the contaminants of any tool and equipment.
*Paper towel is an absorbent textile made from paper instead of cloth used in drying hands,
wiping windows, dusting and cleaning up spills.
*Water is a liquid used for cleaning most of the tools and equipment. It is also known as the
universal solvent.
*A waste container is a container for temporarily storing refuse and waste.
*Baking soda otherwise known as bicarbonate of soda or sodium bicarbonate is used to
deodorize refrigerators.
*A glove is a garment that covers the whole hand of a person that performs household services.

MAINTENANCE OF CLEANING EQUIPMENT

A vacuum cleaner is a device that uses an air pump to create a partial vacuum to suck up dust and dirt, usu
other surfaces as well. The dirt is collected by either a dust bag or a cyclone for later disposal. Vacuum clean
well as in industry, exist in a variety of sizes and models— small battery-operated hand-held devices, domes
stationary industrial appliances that can handle several hundred liters of dust before being emptied, and self-
recovery of large spills or removal of contaminated soil.

A floor buffer is an electrical appliance that is used to clean and maintain non-carpeted floors, such as hard
also known as a floor polisher or floor burnisher. If it is a high speed floor buffer with a pad it rotates at over 1
has a large, round scrubbing pad spinning in a circle in one direction which is powered by a small motor, usu
pad.

Correct Maintenance of Tools and Equipment

              A further part of a health and safety strategy is to maintain tools and equipment regularly. This
helps to identify safety problems before they become a serious hazard. Only qualified people should
carry out the maintenance. They should also keep records of their inspections.

Management

                There is one important way to follow the rules and to manage the safe use and maintenance
of tools and equipment. This is to assess and control the risks.
                Employers should conduct Risk Assessments that cover the setting up, use and maintenance
of tools and equipment at work. The risk assessment process must identify the environments in which
workers will use the tools and equipment; any local conditions that may affect safety; and how the
workers will actually use each item in practice.

                Risk assessments such as these let employers know what orientation and training they need
to run. The assessments also show what information employers must make available in the form of
posters, user guides and Safety Signs.

By limiting risks in this way, employers have some control over potential hazards. Specifically,
employers should:

 Place guards on machinery to protect fingers and limbs.

 Ensure that system controls have appropriate warning devices.
 Insist staff wear personal protective clothing as necessary.
 Arrange for maintenance when equipment is safely shut down and not in use.

General Rules in the Use of Cleaning Equipment

1. Check electrical appliances and equipment before use. Check if there are frayed wires, loose
plugs ad connections. Never use any appliance that is defective.
2. Handle equipment with care and make sure it does not bump on hard surfaces.
3. Clean and store equipment in their custodial room immediately after use.
4. Empty dust bags of dry vacuum cleaners before they overload and after each use.
5. Follow manufacturer’s operating instruction.
6. Schedule a regular check-up of equipment to prevent serious breakdown.
7. To avoid electric shock or short circuit, do not expose equipment to rain or water. Store them
indoors to protect them from getting wet. Electrical equipment should never be used in wet
surfaces.
Activity No.2

1. Vacuum cleaner- is a device that uses an air pump to create a partial vacuum to
suck up dust and dirt, usually from floors, and optionally from other surfaces as
well. The dirt is collected by either a dust bag or a cyclone for later disposal.
2. Water Hoses- are hollow tubes designed to carry fluids from one location to another.
Hoses are also sometimes called pipes (the word pipe usually refers to a rigid tube,
whereas a hose is usually a flexible one), or more generally tubing. The shape of a
hose is usually cylindrical (having a circular cross section).
3. Water- is a liquid used for cleaning most of the tools and equipment. It is also known
as the universal solvent.
4. Cleaning Detergent- is a surfactant or a mixture of surfactants with "cleaning
properties in diluted solutions that is also used in cleaning purposes.
5. Waste Container- is a container for temporarily storing refuse and waste.
6. Bucket- is a watertight, vertical cylinder or truncated cone, with an open top and a
flat bottom, usually attached to a semicircular carrying handle that is used to hold
water or any liquid solution used in cleaning.
7. Sponge- is characterized by readily absorbing water and becoming soft when wet
while retaining toughness: used in bathing, in wiping or cleaning surfaces, etc.
8. Glove- is a garment that covers the whole hand of a person that performs household
services.
9. Floor Buffer- is an electrical appliance that is used to clean and maintain non-
carpeted floors, such as hardwood, marble, tile or linoleum. It is also known as a
floor polisher.
10. Cobbwebber - is used for reaching and sweeping of floor without as tool. It is also
used to in stairwells, ceiling corners and other high areas.

Self-Check 2.1

1.J
2. WASTE CONTAINER
3.H
4.G
5.F
6.E
7.D
8.C
9.B
10.A
Oscar E. Galanto Jr TVTED 152
BTVTED II Instructor: Jona A, Rante

INFORMATION SHEET NO.2.2

SELF-CHECK 2.2
Modified True or False
1.True
2.True
3.True
4.True
5.False – because risk is a situation involving exposure to danger.
6.False – because chemicals are hazardous to humans, property, or the environment.
7.False – because ergonomic is a physical factor within the environment that harms the
musculoskeletal system.
8.True
9.True
10.True
11.False – because a hazardous situation that has come to pass is called an incident.
12.True
13.True
14.True
15.True `
 STUDY GUIDE

IDENTIFY HAZARD AND RISK AND GIVE SAFETY

MEASEURES TO PREVENT IT.

* A hazard, as defined by the TUC, 'is something that can cause harm', and a risk 'is
the chance, high or low, that any hazard will actually cause somebody harm'. ... A risk would be a
danger that these situations may pose; for example, physical injury, chemical burns, RSI or
increased stress levels
1. Turn the power off. There is one important thing to remember when working with any electrical
device. Turn it off. Don’t assume the power is off because the off button has been pressed. Shut
down the power at the source and then test to ensure that it is off.
2. Inform others. If there is work on any on electrical equipment, notify everyone in the area.
Proper communication helps limit the possibility of reenergizing the equipment while at an
inopportune time.
3. Lockout/tagout (LOTO). Ensure that anyone who works on electrical equipment is familiar with
the proper lockout and tag out procedures.
4. Stay away from wires. Check to see if there are any electrical power lines in the area where an
employee is working. Ensure personnel avoids contact with them. If the power lines are visible,
make the person aware of their location at all times. If they are not visible, take caution to ensure
that they don’t cut into the power lines.
5. Maintain equipment. Using old equipment or equipment that is not well maintained leads to
electrical hazards, too. If there is fraying on the wires and equipment, the possibility of electric
shock increases.
6. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE). Anyone who is working with electrical equipment,
or in an area where an electrical shock is possible, needs to wear necessary PPE. Proper PPE
includes anything from gloves and footwear to eye and ear protection.
7. Avoid arc flash areas. Avoid areas where arc flash is possible unless the personnel has proper
qualifications to work with the equipment.