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FOOD PROCESSING 10
Selecting and Using Lifting Aids and Appliances Safely and
Efficiently According to Loading Procedures in
Compliance with Workplace Requirements and
Legislation
QUARTER 4, WEEK 5
Name: ___________________________Grade/Section: _______
I. LEARNING SKILLS FROM THE MELC/CG: (TLE_AFFP9-12LD-IVa-e-1)
1.7. Select and use lifting aids and appliances according to loading procedures in
compliance with workplace requirements and legislation
1.8. Conduct unloading activities safely and efficiently according to workplace
requirements.

II. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT:

Lifting of containers is a common activity in all areas of the Food Processing

operation. The proper selection of lifting aids and appliances suited to workplace
requirements, loading procedures and legislation would definitely contribute to the
success of any food processing business.

A. Selection of Lifting Aids and Appliances

# LIFTING AIDS/APPLIANCES PICTURE

1 Pallets – These are low, portable
platforms usually made of wood or
metal or a combination on which
cartons are stacked.

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2 Slip Sheets – These are pallet-sized

sheets usually made of solid fiberboard
with edges that could be gripped by a
jaw and clamp mechanism of a forklift

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3 Hoist – Hoist means to lift or pull

something up to a higher place
(overhead position) with ropes. This
equipment is mounted on a single rail
fixed at the height nearer to the roof.
Hence, materials are transferred along
a fixed path. Cranes are used for heavy
items & hoists are employed for small
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4 Lifts- These are used to transport

material up in multi-stored plants. it is
fast & flexible equipment for floor-to-
floor travel.

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5 Fork Lift - It consists of forks attached to

a column of the truck. The fork can be
lifted up to the desired height with
material (boxes) on them and these are
used for indoor applications.

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6 Trolley- It is used for transporting bulky

goods from one area to another.

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B. Unloading Activities
❖ Unload food products gently. The container should not be dropped or thrown
around.
❖ Unload fragile commodities first.
❖ Applied FIFO concept. (First in, First out).
❖ The temperature of food must be maintained.

III-ACTIVITIES:

Activity 1: WATCH UNLOADING VIDEO: Watch the video on this link

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a. What lifting aids were used by the workers to unload a truckload of boxes?
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b. What unloading guidelines they must follow to do the job properly if the content
of the box is fragile?
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Activity 2: OBSERVE AND LEARN: Watch the video on this link for up to 10 minutes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPhynD2yuBE Answer the question below.

a. What are the loading and unloading guidelines and workplace requirements you
should follow when loading and unloading raw materials, products, and supplies
using a forklift?

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b. What are the dangers of improperly handling or driving a forklift?

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IV. SCORING RUBRICS / ANSWER KEY:

A. For rating reflection

Indicators 3 2 1
The sentences used relates entirely to the assigned
topic or issue.
The message of the essay conveys a genuine personal
view regarding the topic or issue.
The work is original.

B. Key to Correction
Activity 1: WATCH UNLOADING VIDEO
a. Forklift and pallets
b. Unload food products gently. The container should not be dropped or thrown
around. Unload fragile commodities first.

Activity 2: OBSERVE AND LEARN

a. Check durability of pallets regularly.
Manage and master stability controls of the forklift.
Drive it safely. You should not be distracted when driving it.
Don’t drive any faster than a walking speed.
When accidents happen do not jump out of the forklift.
Keep the forklift’s center of gravity within the stability triangle.
Get the correct load center before loading.

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b. You might get killed or someone else.

You might get out of balance.

V: REFLECTION:

What will happen if in a Food Processing Plant/Factory there were no available lifting
aids to be used?
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VI. REFERENCES FOR LEARNERS:

K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education
Learning Module in Food Processing Grade 10 pp. 213-215
TVL- Food Processing, Fourth Quarter-Module 5: Loading and Unloading Raw
Materials, Products and Supplies
MELCs in Food Processing pp. 497-499
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RONELO AL K. FIRMO Asst.Regional Director
GILBERT T. SADSAD Regional Director

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