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Inspecting and Cleaning

Tools, Equipment and Work
Area
Learner's Module in Technology and
Livelihood Education
Automotive Servicing NC 1
Quarter 4 ● Module 1

RON ALVIN C. AKIAPAT

Developer

Department of Education • Cordillera Administrative Region

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 Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Cordillera Administrative Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BAGUIO CITY
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 What I Know
Let us determine how much you already know about inspecting and cleaning tools,
equipment and work area.
Pre-Assessment
Alternate Response: Read the statements below. If the statement is correct write
the word TRUE and if the statement is incorrect write the word
FALSE. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Degreasers remove organic soils, like fats, oils, and proteins.
2. An abrasive is a cleaning solution with a pH of six or lower.
3. Detergents removes heavy amount of soil in a smaller area that can take the
heat.
4. Acids help break down difficult stains like soap scum, rust, or mineral deposits.
5. Vinegar and lemon juice are example of harsh acid.
6. Workers should carry tools up or down a ladder in a way that inhibits grip.
7. Tools should be carefully handed from one worker to another.
8. Tools should be put away when not in use.
9. Any powered tools, compressors or other pieces of shop machinery that are
used need to be deactivated and then returned to the proper location once a
task is done.
10. The best way to work is to complete a single task or project before moving on to
the next one.
11. Predictive maintenance is carried out at predetermined intervals by following a
prescribed criterion.
12. Routine maintenance restores any failed pieces of equipment.
13. Routine maintenance is not dependent on any broken parts or downtime.
14. Preventive maintenance depends on the working condition of the machinery
rather than its average life expectancy.
15. Corrective maintenance performed at irregular intervals since technicians do
not know when a certain machine will break down.

What’s In
In the previous lesson, you have learned about performing housekeeping
activities. This time around, we will recall your understanding on the said topic.
Directions: Enumerate the three (3) proper storage of lubricant containers. Write
your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. ____________________________________
2. ____________________________________
3. ____________________________________

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 What’s New
The activity that you are going to take will help you have an idea inspecting and
cleaning tools, equipment and work area.
Direction: Give at least two (2) cleaning agent that you use in your homes. Write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. _______________________________
2. _______________________________

What Is It

Types of Cleaning Agents

There are so many cleaning supplies on the market, but all formulas ultimately
fall into one of four distinct categories: detergents, degreasers, abrasives, and acids.
Ultimately, each has a specific job to do, which means it's critical to ensure you're
using the correct agent for the task at hand.

Detergents
 A detergent is a synthetic, man-made derivative, which falls into a water-soluble
or liquid organic preparation category.
 They are able to emulsify oils, hold dirt in suspension, and act as wetting
agents.
 Mild detergents are one of the best in keeping a clean environment.
 come in many different forms (from gel and powder to liquid)—but almost every
detergent on the market requires water to work.

Degreasers
 Degreasers remove organic soils, like fats, oils, and proteins.
 Organic soils are best removed with higher pH (or alkaline) solutions.
 Mild degreasers, which are most commonly used in the garage.
 Mild degreasers are designed to keep the integrity of the surface they are being
used on. They won't fade or etch.

Abrasives
 Removes heavy amount of soil in a smaller area that can take the heat.
 These types of cleaners come in both powdered and liquid varieties—or in the
form of a scouring pad.
 the abrasive action is provided by a physical, mineral, or chemical force.

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  Minerals (like feldspar, calcite, silica, and more), substances (like salt, baking
soda, and powdered borax), or materials (like steel wool, copper, nylon, and
metal) can all qualify as abrasives. "

Acids
 An acid is a cleaning solution with a pH of six or lower. "
 Acids range from very mild to very strong.
 Acids help break down difficult stains like soap scum, rust, or mineral deposits.
 Toilet bowl cleaners, rust stain removers, tub and tile cleaners, and mold
removers are all examples of acidic cleansers.
 Mild acids, like vinegar and lemon juice, can be used around to help with smaller
messes or on a wider variety of surfaces.
 Harsher acids can be used in special situations, with great caution.
 Never leave these agents on surfaces longer than the directions advise: They
will cause damage if used incorrectly.

Safe Handling of Tools

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. The National Safety Council offers the following tips for safe handling of tools
when they are not in use:

 Workers should never carry tools up or down a ladder in a way that inhibits grip.
Ideally, tools should be hoisted up and down using a bucket or strong bag,
rather than being carried by the worker.
 Tools should always be carefully handed from one worker to another – never
tossed. Pointed tools should be passed either in their carrier or with the handles
toward the receiver.
 Workers carrying large tools or equipment on their shoulders should pay close
attention to clearances when turning and maneuvering around the workplace.
 Pointed tools such as chisels and screwdrivers should never be carried in a
worker’s pocket. Acceptable ways to carry them include in a toolbox, pointed
down in a tool belt or pocket tool pouch, or in the hand with the tip always held
away from the body.
 Tools should always be put away when not in use. Leaving tools lying around
on an elevated structure such as a scaffold poses a significant risk to workers
below. This risk increases in areas with heavy vibration.

Different Types of Equipment Maintenance Practices

The main aim of prompt equipment maintenance revolves around maintaining

top functionality and minimizing breakdowns. Maintenance management of

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mechanical equipment includes repair, replacement and servicing of tools. It ensures
their operational viability and prevents fluctuations in the production process.
Planned maintenance

It refers to scheduled maintenance to cope with equipment failures before they

actually occur. It can be further broken down into preventive and predictive
maintenance.

 Preventive maintenance is carried out at predetermined intervals by following

a prescribed criteria. It is time-driven and based on the assumption that usability
of a mechanical component will decline over its useful life-cycle. It includes
activities like regular equipment inspection, partial or complete overhauls, oil
changes and lubrication etc.
 Predictive maintenance is different from preventive maintenance such that it
depends on the working condition of the machinery rather than its average life
expectancy. It requires monitoring equipment during its normal operations to
see if it’s working at its best. Some companies use periodic vibration analysis
to continuously monitor high value assets and simply check them in for
maintenance when their vibration fluctuates.

Corrective maintenance
This type of maintenance restores any failed pieces of equipment. It is typically
performed at irregular intervals since technicians don’t know when a certain machine
will break down. The main aim here is to fix a problem in the shortest possible time
using three steps: diagnosis, repair and verification.
Routine maintenance

Not dependent on any broken parts or downtime, it includes some necessary

activities such as cleaning, lubricating and replacing batteries on small-scale assets
or equipment. This is generally performed on a weekly basis.
CLEANING AUTOMOTIVE TOOLS
Remove Grease and Dirt
A. Using WD-40 and a rag
Step 1: Wear some latex or vinyl gloves to protect your hands from this organic
solvent.
Step 2: Spray the tool with WD-40 then wipe down with your rag until the grease
and dirt come off or until the tool stops feeling greasy.

How it helps: In just a few minutes, all the grease and dirt is gone. Plus, the WD-40
leaves a fine protective layer on the tool that will keep it from rusting,
especially on tools that are not chrome plated.

B. Using Degreaser
Step 1: Wear latex or vinyl gloves to protect your hands from these highly

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 corrosive substances.
Step 2: Apply a little citrus degreaser or Green Simple Degreaser on your tool
then wipe it down.

How it helps: Degreaser works better on tougher stains than WD-40 does.

C. Using Soapy Water and a Sponge

Step 1: Pour some dish soap into a bucket of warm water.
Step 2: Dip a sponge in the soapy water and scrub your tools with it.
Step 3: To access hard to reach areas, use a toothbrush that has been dipped
into the water solution. For example, when cleaning the teeth of your
pliers or when cleaning a wench.
Step 4: Rinse with fresh water, getting rid of the soap completely.
Step 5: For more stubborn stains, you can use a mild vinegar solution,
repeating the above process.
Step 6: Make sure that you rinse the vinegar off completely.
Step 7: Dry thoroughly.
Step 8: Using a microfiber cloth buff thoroughly and for the sake of preventing
rust, spray on some WD-40.

How it helps: This process is much less corrosive on chrome plated tools than
degreasers and WD-40. Also, it’s much safer on your hands as the
others are organic solvents that can easily be absorbed into your skin
and cause illness.
How To Remove Rust
When removing rust, it’s important to consider the extent of the rust you are
dealing with and the material of the tool you’re cleaning. The best advice is to not rush
into the harshest method of removal; you may end up damaging your tools.
Mild Rust

A. Using aluminum foil paper

Step 1: Pour water or white vinegar into a basin. The water or vinegar will act
as a medium for the chemical reaction between rust and aluminum.
Step 2: Cut foil paper into small pieces, do this making them roughly
proportional to the areas that are rusted on the tool.
Step 3: Dip the aluminum foil into the basin
Step 4: Scrub the aluminum foil onto the rusted areas gently until the rust
comes off.
Step 5: On pitted areas, crumble the aluminum foil into a ball and scrub
Step 6: Gently clean the area with a sponge and then dry thoroughly
Step 7: Spray on some WD-40 and buff with a soft cloth to keep it from rusting

How it helps: It is a very effective method on chrome plated tools. Very inexpensive
since these are materials that you will easily find at home. Also, it will
not damage the tools.
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 B. Using lemon juice and baking soda

Step 1: Mix the baking soda and the lemon juice to form a paste.
Step 2: Apply the paste to the rusted area.
Step 3: Scrub using a wire brush or steel wool. Though the steel wool would
be much harsher on your tools.
Step 4: Rinse thoroughly then dry completely before applying a nice layer of
WD-40 then buffing. Store it well.

How it helps: It will work well on mild rust. The baking soda is abrasive enough and
the lemon juice will penetrate the rust. The materials are readily
available you just need to take a little trip to the kitchen.

C. Using an oily rug and a wire brush

Step 1: Work on the rusted area with a wire brush

Step 2: Wipe down with an oily rug (brake fluid or WDN-40)

How it helps: It works really well for tools that don’t have a chrome plating, especially
for those with a black oxide finish. The damage is done but it will at
least reduce it.
Harsh Rust

A. Using Cola/ Kerosene/White vinegar and a wire brush

Step 1: Dunk the rusted tools in a container containing Coca-Cola, kerosene or
white vinegar. Then cover it. Leave it overnight
Step 2: Remove from the container and work on the rusted areas with a wire
brush
Step 3: Rinse off the penetrative liquids completely and dry completely.
Step 4: Clean the tool off with rust preventive metal primer and you’re good to
go.

How it helps: The Coca-Cola, white vinegar or kerosene acts as a penetrative liquid
through the rust. Leaving the tool overnight will help ‘loosen’ the rust.
It’s a good way to restore aged tools and to make sure that they are
long-lasting.
Cleaning Powered Tools

For those with battery-powered impact wrenches, the cleaning process may be
a little more cumbersome but remember, you want all your tools functioning well.
Step 1: Unplug the powered tool.
Step 2: Using an air compressor to get rid of the dust and cobwebs in your powered
tool.

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Step 3: Wipe down your tool with some machine oil.
Step 4: Lubricate the moving parts of your tool that need to be oiled.

CLEANING WORKING AREA

Following good workplace safety guidelines will help to keep a workspace clean
and organized.
 Any powered tools, compressors or other pieces of shop machinery that are
used need to be deactivated and then returned to the proper location once a
task is done. This will keep cables out of walkways and will guarantee the item
can be found the next time it is needed.
 It is a good idea to keep one or more mobile organizers on hand for shuttling
tools between a stationary cabinet and the workspace. This will make it easier
to manage small pieces like socket attachments.
 A toolbox or rolling cart will keep everything in a single location so that it can be
moved around easily and then replaced at the end of the day.
 Any fluids that spill should be cleaned up immediately whenever possible. The
puddle could also eventually spread and coat tools or power cables in the area.
Dealing with a spill immediately will prevent this from happening.
 There does come a time when some tools start to wear out or break. These
tools should be disposed of when they are no longer useful. Throwing away old
or useless tools will help to keep an area clean and organized by eliminating
unnecessary clutter.
 Take time to stop and clean at the end of each day or between projects. Return
tools to the correct location between repairs so that they can be easily found.
Keep commonly used tools in a portable toolbox or carrier. Taking time to focus
on cleaning will stop an area from becoming an unmanageable mess.

The best way to work is to complete a single task or project before moving on
to the next one. This will ensure that nothing is being forgotten. It will also reduce the
need to have a range of tools spread out all over the workspace. Each repair or task
should be completed before moving on to another area. Tools and other items need
to be returned to the correct location after the job is done. This will help to maintain
cleanliness and organization throughout the day.

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 What’s More
Activity: Jumbled Words
Directions: Arrange the jumbled letters to find what is being described. write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. EDTRENEGT It is a synthetic, man-made derivative, which falls into

a water-soluble or liquid organic preparation category
2. GEDARESRES This removes organic soils, like fats, oils, and proteins.
3. BARSAIVES Removes heavy amount of soil in a smaller area that
can take the heat.
4. CAID A cleaning solution with a pH of six or lower.

What I Have Learned

Direction: Enumerate what is being asked. Write your answer on a separate sheet
of paper.
1. What are the different types of equipment maintenance practices?

What I Can Do
Activity: Picture Analysis
Directions: Analyze the pictures bellow and write your own procedure in cleaning the
tool. Refer to the rubrics given. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper.
RUBRICS
10 7 3
Anyone can follow All the steps are More information
IDEAS AND
the directions. there and can be is needed to
CONTENT
followed. follow the
directions.
10 7 3
Procedure is Procedure in Procedure is
ACCURACY
accurate and slightly inaccurate ineffective
effective but still effective
Total Points: 20 Points

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 Cleaning Procedure:

(Rusty Wrenches)
Cleaning Procedure:

(Oily Wrench)

Post - Assessment
Alternate Response:
Direction: Read the statements below. If the statement is correct write the word
TRUE and if the statement is incorrect write the word FALSE. Write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Workers should carry tools up or down a ladder in a way that inhibits grip.
2. Tools should be carefully handed from one worker to another.
3. Tools should be put away when not in use.
4. Any powered tools, compressors or other pieces of shop machinery that are
used need to be deactivated and then returned to the proper location once a
task is done.
5. The best way to work is to complete a single task or project before moving on
to the next one.
6. Corrective maintenance performed at irregular intervals since technicians do
not know when a certain machine will break down.
7. Preventive maintenance depends on the working condition of the machinery
rather than its average life expectancy.
8. Routine maintenance is not dependent on any broken parts or downtime.
9. Routine maintenance restores any failed pieces of equipment.
10. Predictive maintenance is carried out at predetermined intervals by following a
prescribed criterion.

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 11. Acids help break down difficult stains like soap scum, rust, or mineral
deposits.
12. Degreasers remove organic soils, like fats, oils, and proteins.
13. Vinegar and lemon juice are example of harsh acid.
14. An abrasive is a cleaning solution with a pH of six or lower.
15. Detergents removes heavy amount of soil in a smaller area that can take the
heat.

Additional Activity
Activity: Sequencing
Directions: Arrange the following steps into ascending order by placing number to
each step, number 1 being the first stem. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.

a. Unplug the powered tool.

b. Wipe down your tool with some machine oil.
c. Lubricate the moving parts of your tool that need to be oiled.
d. Using an air compressor to get rid of the dust and cobwebs in your powered
tool.

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1. False
2. True
3. True
4. True
5. True
6. True
7. False
8. True
9. False
10. False 1. Planned
11. True Maintenance
a. 1 12. True 2. Corrective
b. 3 13. False Maintenance
c. 4 14. False Answers 3. Routine
d. 2 15. False may Vary Maintenance
Activity
Additional Post Assessment What I Can Do What I have Learned
1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. False
6. False
7. True
8. True
9. True
10. True
1. Detergent 11. False
1. Oil drums 12. False
2. Degreasers 2. Bulk containers 13. True
3. Abrasives Answers 3. Open lubricant 14. false
4. Acid may vary containers 15. True
know
What’s More What’s New What’s In What I
Answer Key
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Ezofficeinventory Blog - Asset Tracking Software, 2019.
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https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/safe-handling-of-tools-2.

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The Four Types Of Cleaning Agents And What They Do". Martha Stewart,
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