G7 LEAP - Week 4 SMAW
G7 LEAP - Week 4 SMAW
G7 LEAP - Week 4 SMAW
1. Visual Inspection
It refers to the visual observation of an expert on the appearance of the tools and
equipment. The physical appearance of tools will describe such characteristics as
dullness, sharpness, dismantled parts, and uneven teeth of the cutting tools.
2.Functionality
Vibration or extra noise from the operation means problem on parts and accessories
started to develop. Is it already susceptible to wear and tear? Has it already exceeded its
service life? Has it passed the manufacturer’s quality control test? A few pieces of the
hand tools issued in the shop can be subjected for condemnation they are no longer
serviceable. Some hand tools issued for years in shops and few pieces of these can be
subjected for condemnation.
3. Performance
It is determined not only during the actual use but also after use to find out whether the
hand tools are still worth using. When there is something wrong with the performance of
either hand tools or equipment, they need an immediate repair or maintenance.
4. Service span
Hand tools are issued to shop teacher at one time. However, this must be recorded to
determine when it was received and how long the tools have been kept in the shop. A
hand tool which is too old is unsafe for both the students and workers. Such tool should
be marked defective and segregated from the good ones.
5. Power Supply (for electrically operated only)
Failure to meet the required power supply, malfunction will occur in the part of hand
tools or equipment.
6. Person involved
It refers to the technical person who has the knowledge and skills about the technology .
Procedures in Segregating and Labeling Functional and Non-Functional
Tools and Equipment
1. Conduct an inventory of tools and equipment.
2. Record the number of non-functional tools and equipment.
3. Segregate tools that are serviceable or unserviceable.
4. Report the number of tools and equipment that are non-functional but subject for
repair.
5. Label tools and equipment which are condemnable.
6. Return tools and equipment in the tool cabinet as per operating procedures
C. Engagement Learning task 2: With the help oy your parents/guardian/household members, make an
Pakikipagpalihan inventory of functional and non-functional tools in your house. Write the reason for its
functionality/non-functionality.