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TLE – AFA
Agricultural Crop Production 9
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
(Quarter 2 – Week 2)

STORAGE PRACTICES AND

PRINCIPLES FOR MATERIALS AND
EQUIPMENT

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Agricultural Crop Production 9

Learning Activity Sheet No. 2 (Q2-W2)
First Edition, 2021

Published in the Philippines

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INTRODUCTORY MESSAGE

Welcome to Agricultural Crop Production 9!

The Learning Activity Sheet is a product of the collaborative efforts of the

Schools Division of Negros Occidental and DepEd Regional Office VI - Western
Visayas through the Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD). This is
developed to guide the learning facilitators (teachers, parents and responsible adults)
in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Basic Education
Curriculum.

The Learning Activity Sheet is self-directed instructional materials aimed to

guide the learners in accomplishing activities at their own pace and time using the
contextualized resources in the community. This will also assist the learners in
acquiring the lifelong learning skills, knowledge and attitudes for productivity and
employment.

For learning facilitator:

The Agricultural Crop Production 9 Activity Sheet will help you facilitate
the teaching-learning activities specified in each Most Essential Learning
Competency (MELC) with minimal or no face-to-face encounter between you and
learner. This will be made available to the learners with the references/links to ease
the independent learning.

For the learner:

The Agricultural Crop Production 9 Activity Sheet is developed to help

you continue learning even if you are not in school. This learning material provides
you with meaningful and engaging activities for independent learning. Being an active
learner, carefully read and understand the instructions then perform the activities and
answer the assessments. This will be returned to your facilitator on the agreed
schedule.
 Quarter 2, Week 2

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET (LAS) NO. 2 IN

AGRICULTURAL CROP PRODUCTION 9

Name of Learner: _
Grade and Section: Date:

STORAGE PRACTICES AND PRINCIPLES FOR MATERIALS AND

EQUIPMENT

I. Learning Competency with Code:

L.O. 3. Handle materials and equipment (TLE_AFAC9HC-IIa-e-3)
3.1. Store waste material in a designated area according to workplace
procedure/OHS procedure.

Content Standard:
The learner demonstrates an understanding of concepts, underlying
theories and principles in the preparation of farm materials, tools and equipment
and occasional health and safety operations in crop production.

Performance Standard:
The learner uses farm materials, tools and equipment and applies
occupational health and safety practices in crop production.

II. Background Information for Learners

To sustain your gardening tools 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.  

Smart storage can save you the burden of purchasing a new tools and machines since
time or weather can quickly age tools that are not properly taken care of. 
 Prior to storing tools, you should be aware of a few things when purchasing and caring
for garden tools.  Below are some simple tips that can save you time and money in the
long run:

1. Price can make the difference between short-lived and long-lasting equipment.  Look for
stainless steel tools as they do not rust.  Similar to cheap paint jobs, coated metal and
carbon steel are sure to rust over time if exposed to humidity.
2. Sharpen (first) and oil tools regularly as needed.  Make sure the tools are clean and dry
before oiling.  Tools can be oiled with a towel or rag that is damp with oil as long as it is
not damped with other chemicals or water.  Tip: WD-40 is oil based but should not be
substituted for an oil to treat tools.  Mineral oil is preferred, but motor oil can also be
used and is cheaper.
3. Wooden handles that show wear-and-tear should be sanded down and rubbed with oil.
4. Tools that have accumulated rust should be hosed down with water and scrubbed with
a wire brush, steel wool or sand paper until the rust is gone.  This should be done
before the tools are oiled.
5. To save time, go ahead and also spray oil on screws, hinges, etc., whenever you need
to take apart machines to sharpen blades.

In addition to buckets containing a sand/oil mixture, other methods can be used to

preserve your tools. Below are some more tips for storing your 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.
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.

Machinery and implement storage

On many small-scale farms in Africa all cultivation and transport operations on the term
are done manually. The few small-sized hand tools and implements used in such
farming can normally be stored in any multipurpose store at the farmstead. The store
needs only to be secure for protection of the equipment from theft and vandalism, and
dry so as to avoid deterioration of the metal and wooden parts. The tools will last longer
if they are cleaned and working surfaces are greased prior to storage. The tools may be
hung on rails or hooks on the wall or from the ceiling for order and convenience and to
protect them from dampness penetrating an earth floor in the store.

Tractors and other complex machines will function better when needed if they have
been stored under cover and given a complete off-season check-up. An adequate
storage structure for these machines is likely to be economically feasible.

For most purposes a narrow open-side shed with a well-drained, raised earth or gravel
floor will be adequate for machinery storage. The sides of the building can be partly or
wholly enclosed with netting or solid walls when security conditions make it necessary.
The building must be high enough to accommodate the highest machine. A smooth,
level floor makes it easier to attach and detach tractor-mounted equipment or to move
other machines. The space required can be determined by obtaining the dimensions of
all the machines and implements to be stored. Then, using graph paper, the outline of
the machines can be sketched onto a plan view, allowing additional space for
manoeuvring. Any roof-supporting posts inside the building or in the open sides must be
marked on the drawing, since they will restrict the way the floor space can be utilized.
Since many machines cannot be easily moved, it is desirable to arrange the stored
machines so that shifting is unnecessary.
Fire resistant construction is desirable where tractors, cars and other powered
machines are stored. A pole structure with an earth floor, sheet metal walls, timber
trusses and metal, asbestos-cement or sisal-cement roofing will offer adequate fire
resistance.

Machinery stores and farm workshops are constructed in much the same way and are
usually placed close together for convenience. In fact, they may be housed in one
building with a workshop section at one end and machinery and implement storage in
the balance of the building.

Pointers to follow in storing tools and equipment:

1. Have a designated place for each kind of tools.

2. Label the storage cabinet or place correctly for immediate finding.

3. Store them near the point of use.

4. Wash and dry properly before storing.

5. Store knives properly when not in use with sharp edge down

What precautions must workers take to avoid storage hazards?

Stored materials must not create a hazard for employees. Employers should make
workers aware of such factors as the materials’ height and weight, how accessible the
stored materials are to the user, and the condition of the containers where the materials
are being stored when stacking and piling materials. To prevent creating hazards when
storing materials, employers must do the following:

■ Keep storage areas free from accumulated materials that cause tripping, fires, or
explosions, or that may contribute to the harboring of rats and other pests;

■ Place stored materials inside buildings that are under construction and at least 6 feet
from hoist ways, or inside floor openings and at least 10 feet away from exterior walls;

■ Separate non-compatible material; and

■ Equip employees who work on stored grain in silos, hoppers, or tanks, with lifelines
and safety belts. In addition, workers should consider placing bound material on racks,
and secure it by stacking, blocking, or interlocking to prevent it from sliding, falling, or
collapsing.
III. Directions / Instructions
1. Read the background information and answer the following activities on
your answer sheet(s).
2. Refer to our Weekly Home Learning plan as your guide in answering the
given activities
3. Read carefully and follow instructions in every time.
4. References are given for additional information about the topic.
5. Take note of our retrieval schedule to manage your time properly.

IV. Exercises / Activities

Activity 1. To make the answer easier for you, complete the sentences
using the provided word/s below. Write your answer on a separate sheet
of pad paper.

Oil Rag Lawn Mower

Gloves Hose Wire brush

Steel wool Fertilizer

Sand paper Trashcan

1. Tools can be oiled with a towel or _________ that is damp with oil as long as
it is not damped with other chemicals or water. 
2____________ should always be kept in a closed container so your hand will
not get eaten by visitors when you put them on.
3-5. Tools that have accumulated rust should be hosed down with water and
scrubbed with a ____________, ____________ or ___________ until the rust
is gone. 
6. Put clean tools in an empty plastic container, such as a ____________.
7. Put chemicals and ___________ in a locked case away from children and
pets.
8.____________ should be drained before storage. 
9. Special care should be taken to store larger machines such as ___________
and big power tools in accordance with manufacturer directions.
 10. Wooden handles that show wear-and-tear should be sanded down and
rubbed with ____________.

Activity2. Complete the diagram filling the cells with a CHECK ( ) if the
statement is correct and CROSS ( ) if the statement is incorrect. Write your
answer in a separate sheet of pad paper.

STORAGE PRACTICES OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT CHECK WRONG

1. Keep storage areas free from accumulated materials that cause

tripping, fires, or explosions.
2. Wooden handles that show wear-and-tear should be sanded
down and rubbed with oil.
3. Label the storage cabinet or place correctly for immediate
finding.

4. Gardening tools should be kept in a cool and dry place.

5. Fire resistant construction is desirable where tractors, cars and

other powered machines are stored.

V. Guide Questions (if necessary)

1. How tools and equipment are important in the workplace?
2. Why do you think we need to consider the proper storing of tools and
equipment in workplace?
3. Why should we follow the correct procedures/practices in storing of
tools and equipment?

VI. Rubric for Scoring (if necessary)

VII. Reflection
1. 1. Why is it important to follow the correct storage practices of tools and
equipment?
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2. How would you apply this lesson to your daily activities?

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VIII. Reference for learners

 https://www.scribd.com/document/420448933/Crop-Production-TLE-9-
LM-pdf
 https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/osha2236.pdf
 https://www.storagefront.com/storagetips/auto-rv-boat/gardening-tools-
storage/

Activity1.
1. Rag
IX. Answer2. Gloves
Key
3. Wire brush
4. Steel wool
5. Sand paper Activity2.
6. Trashcan 1. CHECK
7. Fertilizer 2. CHECK
8. Hoses 3. CHECK
9. Lawn mower 4. CHECK
10. Oil 5. CHECK