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TLE-AFA
(Agricultural Crops Production NC I)
Activity Sheet Quarter 1 – C1.2

Checking Farm Tools and Equipment

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

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TLE 9 – AFA (AGRICULTURAL CROPs PRODUCTION) ACTIVITY SHEET

Checking Farm Tools and Equipment

I. Learning Competency with Code

LO 1. Prepare materials, tools, and equipment for horticultural

production work. (TLE_AFAC9-12HC-Ia-e-1)

1.2 Check farm tools, materials and equipment for faults and defects
based on manufacturer’s list and pre-operating procedures.

II. Background Information for Learners

Safe use of tools and equipment include checking and inspecting

their condition and functionality before actually using them. Parts and their
peripherals should be checked if complete or whether defective or not. To
prevent electrical hazards to the personnel, electrical plugs and wirings
associated with tool or equipment should be in good shape. It should be kept
in mind by any worker to double check all tools before use and never use
defective tool.

Pre-operational Checking of Hand Tools and Power Tools

It is very important to check and inspect hand and power tools before
starting work to detect defective or damaged equipment. Minor and major
injuries such as cuts, punctures, blindness, electrical shock, or skin
infection due to scrapes and abrasions can be a result of continued usage of
damaged equipment.

For checking hand tools or power tools, a checklist may be used to

examine the tool for any fault or defect before use. Below is a sample
checklist that can be used.

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Hand Tools YES NO N/A

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 Surface of the tool is free from grease, oil, or
accumulated foreign matter.
Handles of the tools are not cracked, damaged, or
loose.
Tools have no visible cracks on jaws or handle.
Blades or bits are not cracked or damaged.
Blades are sharpened or replaced as often as possible.
Tips of screwdrivers, chisels or other similar tools show
no excessive wear.
Gripping surfaces of pruning shears, pliers, or
wrenches or other similar tools are not worn.
Cutting tools such as bolo, knife or axe are very sharp.
Power Tools YES NO N/A
Surface of the tool is free from grease, oil, or
accumulated foreign matter.
Power source of the tool shows no damage (cord,
airline, battery, etc.)
The tool is double insulated and tool housing is not
damaged.
Electrical cord third prong (ground) is intact.
All shields, guards or attachments required by the
manufacturer are present.
Rotating or moving parts of the tool are guarded to
prevent physical contact.
The tool is not leaking fluid such as gasoline, oil, etc.
Blades or bits are not damaged, cracked, or excessively
worn, etc.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GCFI) is available to
prevent shocks.
Tools are dry.
Electrical cords are not frayed.

Dos and don’ts of machinery safety for workers

Do...
 check the machine is well maintained and fit to be used, i.e. appropriate for
the job and working properly and that all the safety measures are in place –
guards, isolators, locking mechanisms, emergency off switches etc.;
 use the machine properly and in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions;
 make sure operators are wearing the appropriate protective clothing and
equipment required for that machine, such as safety glasses, hearing
protection and safety shoes.

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 Don’t...
 use a machine or appliance that has a danger sign or tag attached to it.
Danger signs should only be removed by an authorized person who is
satisfied that the machine or process is now safe;
 wear dangling chains, loose clothing, rings or have loose, long hair that
could get caught up in moving parts;
 distract people who are using machines;
 remove any safeguards, even if their presence seems to make the job more
difficult.

Pre-Operational Checking of Equipment

Since most of the farms nowadays are using highly mechanized equipment,
hand tractors or four-wheel tractors are now a common sight. They are usually
used to carry mounted or semi-mounted implements, to transport equipment and
materials, to pull tillage equipment, etc. It is therefore important for operator of the
tractor to perform pre-operation checking of the equipment. It is also best to refer
to the manufacturer’s manual on the how to check the equipment before use.

 Fuel level  - You always want to make sure you have sufficient fuel in the
tank.

 Check your battery - Make sure that the battery terminals are not
corroded.

 Check your tires - Not only should you check the air pressure but also
make sure that the lug nuts are tight and look at the condition (e.g., tread)
of the tires. If you notice that you have low tire pressure, look for air leakage
from around the valve stem.

 Loose or defective parts - Take time to really examine the tractor to look
for loose or defectives parts such as a frayed or worn fan belt. Replace,
tighten or make necessary repairs before heading out to the field.

 SMV Emblem - If your SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) emblem is faded or

distorted in color or shape, it is time to replace it with a new SMV emblem to
increase your visibility to others.

 Fluid leaks - Look for any fluid leaks on the ground beneath the tractor.
Also check fluid levels for coolant, engine oil, and hydraulic oil levels as well.
You can do some very serious damage to your tractor if you run out of these
fluids.

 Operator's platform area - You may spend much of your day on the
operator platform so check the steps to make sure you can get safely on and
from the tractor. Examine the area around the seat to make sure it is clear
of debris or tools that could cause you to trip. You should have a ROPS on

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 your tractor so always make sure your seat belt is operable and that you
buckle it.

 Fire extinguisher - Check your fire extinguisher to make sure it is charged.

 Lighting/flashers - Check headlights and warning lights/flashers to make

sure all the lights are working and replace bulbs if necessary.

 Visibility from operator's seat - Clean any dirty cab windows to provide the
best visibility for you from the operator's seat.

To observe tractor safety in the farm, the checklist below may be used by the
operator.

Target Date Hazard

of Correcting Correcte
Farm Tractor Safety Yes No
Hazard d
(/)
Before operating, do you work around
the tractor making a visual check for
bystanders and other objects?
Is the tractor equipped with a rollover
protective structure (ROPS) and
seatbelts?
Do you always wear seatbelts with
ROPS? ..
Do you enforce the rule "NO RIDERS
ON THE TRACTOR AT ANY TIME"?
Is there an SMV {slow moving vehicle}
sign on the rear of the tractor or towed
equipment for roadway travel?
Is the SMV sign clean, with good
reflective qualities?
Do you lock brake pedals together
before roadway travel?
Is there a first-aid kit mounted on the
tractor?
Is a fire extinguisher located on the
tractor?
Are steps free of mud, tools or debris
that could cause slips?
Did you do a pre-operational check
which includes a walk round the
equipment to check lights, visibility,
tires, brakes, etc,

Reporting Defective Tools or Equipment

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 Continuous use of defective tools or equipment poses danger to both the
user and the tool or equipment itself. If you find a defective tool, do not attempt to
repair if you are not qualified or trained or assigned to repair it. You must report to
the authorized tool or equipment maintenance officer your findings about the tool.
You must follow the following procedures:

1. Obtain a defective OUT OF SERVICE tag from the Maintenance Personnel

office. Or you may label the defective tool with CAUTION: DEFECTIVE
TOOL.
2. Set the defective tool aside by the Maintenance Personnel office on the
table designated for damaged tools. Do not return the tool or equipment
back into the workshop. An accident may occur if other people attempt to
use a damaged tool. Alert any Maintenance Officer that the item is
damaged.
3. Fill out the defective OUT OF SERVICE tag. Tie the tag to the equipment
around the shut off button.
4. The Maintenance Officer will log the OUT OF SERVICE tag into the
maintenance records and the tool will be repaired or replaced.
5. If repaired, the Maintenance Officer will have the records of repair made
and the tool will be returned to production without the OUT OF SERVICE
tag.

One may think that it takes time to do a pre-operational check-up of the

tools or equipment. But it is better to be safe than sorry. It is also to prevent
incurring costly repairs and equipment downtime and productivity. Therefore, pre-
operational checking of tools, materials and equipment is imperative for farmers.

III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites

Department of Education, (2013). Technology and Livelihood Education 9:

Agricultural Crop Production Learner’s Material, (p. 72-75). 1 st ed. Pasig
City, Philippines.

Farm Safety Association. “Farm Tractor Safety: A Guide to Safe Farm Tractor
Operation”. [pdf]. National Agricultural Safety Database Online

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 Organization. Retrieved on June 12, 2021. Retrieved from
https://nasdonline.org/static_content/documents/1650/d001534.pdf

International Labor Organization. “Machinery, plant and equipment”. Accessed on

June 11,2021. Accessed from https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/labour-
administration-inspection/resources-library/publications/guide-for-
labour-inspectors/machinery-plant-equipment/lang--en/index.htm.

Murphy, Dennis. “Pre-Operational Checks for Tractors”. Penn State Extension.

updated February 25, 2016. Retrieved on June 11, 2021.
https://extension.psu.edu/pre-operational-checks-for-tractors

“Defective Tool or Equipment Reporting”. Retrieved on June 12, 2021.

Retrieved from http://corsafetydemo.corsafety.ca/orientation/rep13/05rep13.htm

IV. Activity Proper

1. Directions / Instructions
Carefully read the instructions for each activity. Refer to the
accompanying information sheet in doing the activities. Write your answers
in a separate sheet of paper.

2. Exercises / Activities

A. Activity 1

Direction: Examine the descriptions of the tools in the table below. Write
YES if it describes a tool that is fit or ready to be used. Write NO if it does
not.

Fit to
Description Use
(Yes/No)
1. Electrical cord third prong (ground) is intact.

2. Split or cracked handles.

3. No ground wire (on plug) or cords of standard tools.

4. Blades are sharpened or was replaced.

5. The tool is not leaking fluid such as gasoline, oil, etc.

6. Chipped or broken drill bits.

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 7. Tool blade is cracked.
8. The tool is double insulated and tool housing is not
damaged.
9. Tools have no visible cracks on jaws or handle.

10.Rotating or moving parts of the tool are guarded.

B. Activity 2

Direction: Read the statement carefully. Write SAFE if the statement indicates a
practice of machine safety of workers and write DANGER if it does not.

_________ 1. Wearing of dangling chains, loose clothing, rings or have loose,

long hair.
_________ 2. Removing safeguards from the tool.
_________ 3. Distracting people who are using machines.
_________ 4. Operators are wearing the appropriate protective clothing and
equipment required for that machine.
_________ 5. Use of a machine or appliance that has a danger sign or tag
attached to it.

C. Activity 3: “Junior Inspector”

Direction: Look around your household for tools or equipment. Using the sample
Checklist for Tool Checking presented in this lesson, perform a pre-operational
checking of at least five tools or equipment. Present your findings to your parent,
guardian or adult companion and ask them to assess your performance base on
the rubrics below. Let them affix their signature on the space provided in the table
as proof of your performance.

Rubrics for Cleaning, Maintaining, and Storing Tools and Equipment

Rating Points Description
5 Tools or equipment were checked. Tasks
Excellent 20 were performed efficiently, safely, and
according to required standard procedures.
4 Tools or equipment were checked Tasks
were performed somewhat efficiently,
Very Satisfactory 15
safely, and according to required standard
procedures.
3 Tools or equipment were checked Tasks
Satisfactory 10 were not performed efficiently, safely but
according to required standard procedures.
Poor 5 2 Tools or equipment were checked Tasks
were not performed efficiently, safely, and
not according to required standard
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TOTAL SCORE __________ Signature of Parent/Guardian: _____________

V. Reflection

Answer the following questions or complete the sentences given below. Use a
separate sheet of paper for your answers.

1. What are the possible injuries that may happen if tools or equipment were
used without prior checking?
2. Why is it important to perform pre-operational checking before using tools or
equipment?
3. Why is it not advisable to return the defective tool back to the workshop?
4. What do you will happen if defective tools were not tagged and remove from
service?
5. As a worker or operator, I can ensure safe use of machine
by_________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

6. Not following the procedures in reporting defective tools is dangerous

because___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

VI. Answer Key

Activity 1 Activity 2
1. Yes 1. Danger
2. No 2. Danger
3. No 3. Danger
4. Yes 4. Safe
5. Yes 5. Danger
6. No
7. No
8. Yes
9. Yes
10.Yes