Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum

Technology and Livelihood Education
Learning Module

SHIELDED METAL ARC WORK

(SMAW)

EXPLORATORY COURSE
Grades 7 and Grade 8
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

What Is This Module About? ................................................................................................ 3

How Do You Use This Module ............................................................................................. 4

LESSON 1 – Use Basic Hand tools and equipment .................................................... 5-39

LESSON 2 – Perform Mensuration and Calculations ................................................. 40-68

LESSON 3 – Apply safety practices .......................................................................... 69-104

LESSON 4 – Interpret Plans and Drawings ........................................................... 105-124

Answer Keys…………………………………………………………... ……………............125-131

Acknowledgment .............................................................................................................. 132

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 What Is This Module About?

Welcome to the course of Shielded Metal Arc Work (SMAW)!

This Module is an exploratory and introductory course which leads you to Shielded Metal Arc
Work National Certificate Level II ( NC II) 1. It covers 4 common competencies in that a Grade
7/Grade 8 Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) student like you ought to possess,
namely:

1) Use Basic Hand tools and Equipment;

2) Mensuration and Calculation;
3) Applying Safety and Practices; 4) Interpret Plans and Drawings.

These 4 common competencies are covered separately in 4 Lessons. As shown below, each
Lesson is directed to the attainment of one or two learning outcomes:

Lesson 1 – Use Basic Hand Tools and Equipments

LO 1 - Select and classify hand tools and equipment.
LO 2 - Use hand tools and equipment;
and LO 3 - Maintain hand tools.

Lesson 2 – Perform Mensuration and Calculations

LO 1 - Perform four fundamental operations
LO 2 - Convert English units of measurement to Metric System
LO 3 - Perform basic ratio and proportion, area and volume calculation

Lesson 3 – Apply Safety Practices

LO 1 - Indentify Hazardous Area
LO 2 - Use personal protective clothing and devices
LO 3 - Occupational safety and health requirements and policy

Lesson 4 – Interpret Plans and Drawings

LO 1 - Identify Standard Alphabet of lines
LO 2 - Interpret Standard Drawing Symbol

Your success in this exploratory course on Shielded Metal Arc Work (SMAW) is shown in
your ability to perform the performance standards found in each lesson.

1
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (NC) is a certification issued to individuals who achieved all the required units of
competency for a national qualification as defined under the Training Regulations. NCs are aligned to specific levels
within the PTQF. (TESDA Board Resolution No.
2004-13, Training Regulations Framework)

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE LEVEL refers to the four (4) qualification levels defined in the Philippine TVET
Qualifications Framework (PTQF) where the worker with:
a.NC I performs a routine and predictable tasks; has little judgment; and, works under supervision;
b.NC II performs prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures; has limited choice
and complexity of functions, and has little accountability;

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This Module has 4 Lessons. Each Lesson has the following parts:

• Learning Outcomes
• Performance Standards
• Materials/Resources
• Definition of Terms
• What Do You Already Know?
• What Do You Need to Know?
• How Much Have You Learned?
• How Do You Apply What You Learned?
• How Well Did You Perform?
• What is your Score?
• References

To get the most from this Module, you need to do the following:

1. Begin by reading and understanding the Learning Outcome/s and Performance

Standards. These would tell you what you should know and be able to do at the end of
this Module.

2. Find out what you already know by taking the Pretest then check your answers against
the Answer Key. If you get 99 to 100% of the items correctly, you may proceed to the
next Lesson. This means that you need not go through the Lesson because you
already know what it is about. If you failed to get 99 to 100% correctly, go through the
Lesson again and review especially those items which you failed to get.

3. Do the required Learning Activities. They begin with one or more Information Sheets. An
Information Sheet contains important notes or basic information that you need to know.

After reading the Information Sheet, test yourself on how much you learned by means of
the Self-check. Refer to the Answer Key for correction. Do not hesitate to go back to the
Information Sheet when you do not get all test items correctly. This will ensure your mastery
of basic information.

4. It is not enough that you acquire content or information. You must be able to demonstrate
what you learned by doing what the Activity / Operation /Job Sheet directs you to do. In
other words, you must be able to apply what you have learned in real life.

5. How well did you perform? Accomplish the Scoring Rubrics.

Each Lesson also provides you with references and definition of key terms for your guide. They can
be of great help. Use them fully.

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 If you have questions, ask your teacher for assistance.

LESSON 1
Use Basic HandTools and Equipment

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of this Lesson, you are expected
do
to the
following:

LO . select and classify hand tools and equipment ;

1
LO 2.use hand toolsand equipment; and
LO 3.maintain hand tools.

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 Definition of Terms

Adjustable wrench- a tool with movable jaw which makes it adjustable to various sizes of
nuts

Ball peen hammer- a tool for straightening bending and deforming metals

Chipping hammer- used for removing slag on weld and with two faces, the tapered from one
side and round pointed on the other side

Cold chisel- a wedge-shaped tool used to shear, cut and chip metal

Files- made of high grade steel hardened and tempered. A file has rows of teeth that
form, shape and finish metal by removing small chips and smoothing rough edges of the
metal surface

Hacksaw - a tooth- cutting tool usually with a solid and adjustable frame
Lubricating- a process of maintenance wherein oil is put in between moving parts of a tool or
equipment to prevent the tool from rust or damage

Maintenance- following routine procedures to keep the tools or equipment at its most efficient
condition

Measuring tools- tools used to measure the dimension of an object or metal

Micrometer caliper- a precision measuring instrument used to measure dimensions in

thousandths of an inch

Pliers- a tool for holding, cutting and twisting wires

Punches-tools- used for permanent marking on surface of metal

Scraper- a tool for removing points, burrs, and sharp edges from metal surface and similar
parts

Screw driver- a hand tool that is designed to turn screws. The blade is made of steel,
attached to one end of which a wooden or plastic handle

Tightening/ loosening- a process where tools and equipment are adjusted based on
standard procedure

Try square- an instrument used to measure the squareness of an object

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 Vernier caliper- a precision measuring instrument used to measure the inside, outside
diameter, as well as depth of hole and slot

Wrench- used for loosening and tightening light and heavy nuts and bolts

LEARNING OUTCOME
1
Select and
classify hand tools and equipment

PERFORMANCE S
STANDARD
 Hand tools selected are opriate
appr to the requirements of the task.
 Unsafe or defective tools are identified and
ed for
markrepair according to
procedure.

What Do You Already Know?

Let us determine how much you already know about selecting and
g classifyin
tools and equipment. Take this test.

Pretest LO 1

I. Directions: Match Column A with Column B. Write only the letter of the correct answer
on a separate sheet of paper.

Column A Column B
1. A measuring tool used to measure squareness of an object. a. Hacksaw
2. Tools used for measuring or setting of distances, and to lay out b. Cold chisel
arcs and circles. c. Try Square
3. Rectangular in shape and tampered slightly in width and d. Flat file
thickness. It is the most commonly used files for general work. e. Divider
4. It is used for chipping flat surfaces, cutting of rivets or metal
fasteners, thin sheets, small bars; and for general purposes.
5. The most common tool used in tool room. It is made of tampered
steel about 1/8 inch thick and ¾ inch wide and 6 to 12 inches long.

Multiple Choice - Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer Use separate sheet of
paper.
1. A tooth cutting tool usually with the solid and adjustable frame.
A. Hacksaw B. Screw driver
B. Hammer D. Wrench

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 2. Tool used for loosening and tightening light and heavy nuts and bolts.
A. Hacksaw B. Screw driver
C. Hammer D. Wrench

3. This tool is used to tighten and loosen screws by pushing or pulling screws in a rotating
manner.
A. Hacksaw B. Screw driver
C. Hammer D. Wrench

Multiple Choice

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer Use separate sheet of paper.

1. A tooth cutting tool usually with the solid and adjustable frame.
A. Hacksaw
B. Screw driver
C. Hammer
D. Wrench

2. Tool used for loosening and tightening light and heavy nuts and bolts.
A. Hacksaw
B. Screw driver
C. Hammer
D. Wrench

3. This tool is used to tighten and loosen screws by pushing or pulling screws in a rotating manner.
A. Hacksaw
B. Screw driver
C. Hammer
D. Wrench

WhatDo You Need To Know?

Read Information Sheetvery

1.1 well then find out how much you can remember
and how much you learned by doing
Self-check1.1.

Information Sheet 1.1

A list of common hand tools and their uses are provided with picture illustration for your better
comprehension.

Hand tools are classified into four:

1. Measuring tools
2. Cutting tools

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3. Driving tools and
4. Holding tools

Each classification has different types and uses.

1. MEASURING TOOLS

 Pull-push rule. This flexible rule when extended will support itself, but may also be used to
measure curved, irregular surfaces. Steel tape rule blade is usually ½ inch wide and 72
inches long. The graduation is sixteenths, except for the first 6 inches which are graduated in
thirty-seconds of an inch.

 Steel tape is similar to a steel tape rule except for its flexible number of feet that are marked
on the tape. The tape is 3/8 inch wide and available in lengths from 25 to 100 feet.

 Steel rule. This is the most common tool used in tool room. It is made of tampered steel
about 1/8 inch thick and ¾ inch wide and 6 to 12 inches long. The same style maybe
obtained in length from 1 to 48 inches.

Try square is an instrument used to measure the square of an object.

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  Combination square. It is an instrument combined with 45°, 90° and a protractor.

 Micrometer caliper. Is a precision measuring instrument used to measure dimensions in

thousandths of an inch.

 Vernier caliper is a precision measuring instrument used to measure the inside, outside
diameter, as well as depth of hole and slot.

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 Dividers. These are used for measuring or setting of distances, and to lay out arcs and
circles.

2. CUTTING TOOLS

1. Hacksaw is a tooth cutting tool usually with a solid and adjustable frame. The main parts are
handles, blade, tightening screw and nuts. The tool is mainly used in cutting metals like
plates, pipes, rods, bars, angular, etc. but of minimal thickness, width and length. Sometimes
this tool is used for cutting plastic pipes and other materials that suit to its purpose.

o Frame. It is the main body of the hacksaw which holds the blade. The different types of
frames are the following:

a. Fixed or solid frames are intended to hold only one size of blade at about 10 inches
long

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 b. Adjustable frame is frame that can be adjusted to hold blades of different sizes such
as 10, 12 and 14 inches in length.

o Blade. It is made of thin, high grade steel usually 1.27 mm thick and 30.48cm long with an
inclined row of teeth serving as cutter.

The two types of blades are:

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 a. All hard In this type, the entire blade is hardened and tempered, making it very brittle.
Use this type in cutting steel and cast iron.

b. Flexible back. In this type, only the teeth portion is hardened and tempered, making
the blade springy and less likely to break.

The following are the recommended teeth-per-inch of blades for different kinds of stocks to
be cut:
a. 14 teeth-per-inch. It is used for brass, aluminum, cast iron and soft iron.

b. 18 teeth-per-inch. It is used for drill rod, mild steel, tool steel and general work
c. 24 teeth-per-inch. It is recommended for thin tubing and pipe.

o Files are made of high grade steel which are hardened and tempered. Each file has rows of
teeth that form, shape and finish metal by removing small chips and smoothing rough edges
of the metal surface. They differ in length, shape, cut and coarseness.

Kinds of files:

1. Mill file a single-cut file used for filing and finishing brass and bronze.

2. Flat file is usually rectangular in shape and tapered slightly in width and thickness. It
is one of the most commonly used files for general work.

3. Square file is intended for filing square or rectangular holes.

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 4. Round file is used primarily for enlarging holes.

5. Half-round file is used for filing curved or concave surfaces.

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 A triangular file is used for filing surfaces that meet at least 90º. It is exclusively used for
sharpening wood saws and for smoothening rectangular opening. It is also known as
threesquare file.

o Cold chisel. A wedge-shaped tool used to shear, cut, and chip metal

Types of cold chisel and their particular functions:

1. Flat chisel is used for chipping flat surfaces; cutting off rivets or metal fasteners, thin
sheets, and small bars; and for general purposes. Its cutting edge ranges from 13 to
25mm.

2. Cape chisel has a narrow edge suited for cutting narrow grooves or slots.

3. Diamond-point chisel has a diamond-shaped cutting edge intended to cut Vgrooves.

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 3. Round-nose chisel has a round nose cutting edge for cutting round and semi-circular
grooves.

o Scraper is used in removing points, burrs and sharp edges from metal surface and similar
parts. This tool is made of hardened steel of various shapes that fit according to each
purpose. There are bearing scrapes, flat, sharper, three-connected scraper. Below are types
of scrapers and their uses:

1. For the removal of the high spots on metal surface.

2. For scraping the surface of cylindrical bearing when fitting shafts into place.

3. For the removal of burrs and sharp internal edges from soft brushing and similar parts

o Punches. are used for permanent marking on the surface of metal.

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KINDS AND USES OF PUNCHES

o Prick punch A small center punch which is also known as a layout puncher. Its point is
placed an angle of 30 degrees.

o Center punch has one end guard to a 90 degrees conical point.

3. DRIVING TOOLS

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 o Hammers

1. Ball peen hammer is used for straightening bending and deforming metals. It has two
faces. One is flat in striking cold chisels and punches. The other side the “peen” is
rounded for bending and shaping metals.
Ball peen hammer generally has a wood or fiberglass handle measuring 10-16 inches
long. Head weight ranges from 2-48 oz. A 20oz hammer is good for general purpose.

2. Chipping hammer is used for removing slag on weld and with two faces, the tapered
from one side and round pointed on the other side.

o Wrench is used for loosening and tightening light and heavy nuts and bolts. There are
different kinds and sizes of wrenches designed according to uses and functions.

1. An adjustable wrench has a movable jaw which makes it adjustable to various sizes of
nuts. A heavy type of adjustable wrench is the monkey/pipe wrench.

Adjustable Wrench
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 Pipe Wrench

1. Oxy acetylene wrench- A type of wrench used for tightening hose and fitting
connection on oxy-acetylene unit.

Oxy- Acetylene Wrench

2. An open-ended wrench is one that is made to fit one size of nut or bolt. This is the
most inexpensive type of wrench that is quite efficient in ordinary situations.

Single-ended

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 Double-ended

3. A closed-end wrench is similar to a single ended wrench, but as it entirely encloses a

nut, there is a little danger of the wrench slipping off the nut or the jaws spreading
apart.

Single-ended

Double-ended

4. Socket wrench is a tool with a usually interchangeable socket to fit over a nut or bolt.

o Screwdriver is hand tool that is designed to turn screws. The blade is made of steel,
attached to one end of a wooden or plastic handle. The other end is flattened to fit slots in
the heads of screws on bolts. The other kinds of screw drivers are called a Phillips screw
driver and helical-ratchet screw driver.

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 Phillips Flattened Helical-ratchet

4. HOLDING TOOLS

 Clamps are made of different sizes and appearance that are fitted to its purpose. These
devices have been designed to hold work securely which performing skills through grinding,
bending, fitting and cutting of metals. Some types of clamps and metal vises are:

1. Tool maker clamp is used for holding small parts both at the bench and at the machine.
This tool is also known as a parallel clamp.

2. C-Clamp is an all-purpose clamp that is generally used for all kinds of work.

3. Drill vise is a sturdy steel vise with movable jaw that easily goes back or forth by raising
the handle.

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 4. Machinist vise is a work holding tool for machining activity.

5. Hand vise V block with clamp is used to hold metal stocks for small machining operation.

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 6. Vise Grip is a tool used to grip the stock tight enough to hold the object.

7. Tong is used to hold the metal to be forged and must be held securely while working.

8. Pliers are used for holding, cutting and twisting wires.

Combination pliers

Side cutting pliers

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 Long nose pliers

Slip joint pliers/Mechanical pliers

How Much Have You Learned?

Self-Check1.1

Directions: Match the name of the hand tools with the correct pictures. Write the letter of your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

A B

1. Phillips screw
Read Inf
ormation Sheet 1.2 very well then find out how much you can remember
and how 2.
m
uch you learned
Box wrench by doing
Self-check1.2. I.

3.Scraper
Information Sheet 1.2 J.
A.

Defective and Non-Defective Hand tools

Introduction:

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 There are many ways of identifying hand tools. One of these is to identify them according to
their function. However, awareness of defective and non-defective hand tools is a primordial
concern of workers/welders to be effective in their jobs.

Below are the recommended practices to identify defective and non-defective hand tools.

1. Visual inspection:

Defective tools can easily be distinguished from the functional ones through visual inspection.
The physical appearance of tools will describe such characteristics as dullness, sharpness,
dismantled parts, and unevenness of the teeth of the cutting tools.

2. Functionality:

Another way is to check the quality of the manufactured tools. 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:

Performance of hand tools is determined not only during the actual use but also after use to
find out whether the hand tools are still worth using.

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.

How Much Have You Learned?

Self-Check 1.2

Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Defective hand tools are kept and ___________.

A) marked as defective.
B) mixed together with non-defective tools.
C) put anywhere in the shop.
D) sold in the junk shop

2. One way of checking whether hand tools are defective or non-defective is the___________.
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 1. length of service
11. trade mark of the manufacturer
111. physical appearance

A) 1 only C. 111 only

B) 11 only D. 1, 11, and 111

3. Which is determined after the operation of a hand tool is tested ?

A) Service span
B) Performance
C) Physical appearance
D) Repair Maintenance

4. All defective hand tools with major defects are subjected to _________.

1. Repair
11. Condemnation
111. Display/sample

A) 1 only C. 111 only B. 11 only

D. 1, 11, and 111

5. Service span of a tool pertains to _________.

A) maintenance schedule
B) determining when the tool is acquired
C) functionality of a tool
D) defectiveness of a tool

Refer to the Answer Key. What is your score? If you getdid

allnot
the items, go
back to the items which you failed to get. Refer to your note then correct your
answer.

LEARNING OUTCOME
2
Use hand tools and equipment

PERFORMANC
STANDARD
E S
 Task is performed in accordance with company or industry safety procedures.

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 What Do You Already Know?

Let us determine how much you already know about using hand tools and
equipment. Take this test.

Pretest LO 2

Direction: Your teacher will demonstrate an improper way of using a tool. Observe your
teacher then tell why his/ her demonstration on the use of the tool is wrong. Identify the
proper way of using each tool.

Teacher will demonstrate at least way of using the

1. hacksaw
2. bench vise
3. ball peen hammer
4. chisel
5. wrench
6. screw driver

Multiple Choice

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer Use separate sheet of paper.

1. A tooth cutting tool usually with the solid and adjustable frame.
E. Hacksaw
F. Screw driver
G. Hammer
H. Wrench

2. Tool used for loosening and tightening light and heavy nuts and bolts.
E. Hacksaw
F. Screw driver
G. Hammer
H. Wrench

3. This tool is used to tighten and loosen screws by pushing or pulling screws in a rotating
manner.
E. Hacksaw
F. Screw driver
G. Hammer
H. Wrench

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 What Do You Need To Know?

Read the Information Sheet 2.1 very well then find out how much you can
remember and how much you learned by doing Self-check 2.1.

Information Sheet 2.1

Procedures on using different hand tools and equipment

Hacksaw

Steps in Mounting Blade to the Metal Frame

TEETH

1. Select the correct type of blade.

2. Attach the blade to the frame by pointing the teeth away from the handle.
3. Tighten the wing nut of the handle until the blade is tight enough.

Safety Measures:

Tighten the wing nut securely enough to prevent from buckling and breaking.

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Steps in Fixing Stock In Metal Vise and Operation Position

25-30 cm

1. Fasten the stock in vise with lay-out line as close as possible to the end of the
used vise jaws.
2. Stand with your feet 25 to 30 centimeters apart and one foot forward. 3. Lean
the body a little forward as shown in the drawing

Steps in Sawing the Stock

1. Start the saw by guiding the blade with the thumb of your left hand while taking one or
two light strokes with your right hand.
2. Move the saw with a light steady and even motion of about 40 to 50 strokes per minute.
3. Apply pressure during the forward stroke and release during the return strokes.
4. Hold the stock with your left hand to avoid cuts upon sawing with your right hand

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 Steps in Bending 90o with Ball Peen Hammer

1. Force the metal over the vise jaws using left-hand.

2. Strike it several times near the hand with flat head of a hammer.

Steps in Squaring off a 90 o Bend

3. Place the metal in the bench vise and tighten strongly.

4. Strike the metal with the flat head of a hammer in the direction of the arrow indicated.

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Circular Bend

1. Place the metal over a pipe or round bar and clamp in a bench vise.
2. Strike the metal with a glancing blow using the flat head of a hammer until the desired curve is
obtained.

Cold Chisel

Cold Chisel is used for cutting and chipping cold metals.

The illustration above presents the Two Hands Positioning in cold chiseling which shows the
proper grip in using the tool. For heavy work, hand gripping of tool should be strong and tight; for
fine and small work, hold the tool lightly.

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 Look at the person work with the ball peen hammer and the chisel, as shown in the illustration
above. A cold chisel will cut metals only if you strike it with the flat head of a ball peen hammer.
The complete safety protection device and the body position when performing the task
(chiseling) are evidently done.

Wrench

Wrench is used for loosening and tightening light and heavy nuts and bolts. There are
various kinds and sizes of wrenches designed according to use and function. It is tool steel
on movable jaws.

A repair worker often uses tools to remove and replace damaged parts. The wrenches are used
to tighten and loosen the nut and bolts that hold the parts in place. Other tools are used to hold
parts for cutting, welding and other works.

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 Wash type of wrench is usually used for only one or two different jobs. Figure above shows a
repair worker using a box of wrench and an open-end wrench to remove a deck lid bolt in an
automobile. The ends of the wrench are offset (the hand is lower than the handle). In this way,
the worker‟s hand is above the surface of any object as the nut of bolt is turned.

A combination wrench of open-end and a box-end will tell the advantage of box-end over
open lid. Box-end wrench has complete contact with six points on the bolt head. This completely
surrounds the grip of the bolt head or nut allowing less chances of wrench slippage.

Screw Drivers

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 Cross Head Flat Head

Screw drivers are usually made in different sets. This tool is used to tighten and loosen screws
by pushing or pulling screws in a rotating manner. In the above illustration, a set of standard and
Phillips tips of different sizes are shown.

Screwdriver is driven by fully turning the blade in clockwise motion until the entire screw is
removed from the wood and metal. The purpose is to hold or fix two pieces and by no chances to
space apart even opposing force occurs.

How Much Have You Learned?

Self-Check 2.1

I. List two (2) don‟ts in the use of :

a. hacksaw
b. bench vise
c. ball pern hammer
d. Chisel
e. Wrench
f. Screw drivers

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 How Do You Apply What You Have Learned?

(Demonstration)

Direction: Demonstrate the use of the tools in Self-Check 2.1 then use the checklist below as
basis for judging whether you meet the required competency. Write yes or no on separate
answer sheet.
Yes No
1. Can select correct type of blade of a hacksaw.
2. Can move the body a little forward while sawing the metal.
3. Can apply pressure during forward stroke and release in return while
sawing.
4. Can strike the metal with flat head of a hammer.
5. Can use wrench in loosening and tightening nuts and bolts.
6. Can use types of screw drivers correctly.
7. Can perform actual operations of hand tools by following safety
practices.
8. Can hold cold chisel properly while hammering with a hammer.
9. Can follow steps in rounding stock with the use of a hammer.
10. Can assemble and disassemble properly some movable hand tools.

Overall: Did the student meet the standard requirements?

LEARNING
OUTCOME 3
Maintain hand tools

PERFORMANCE S
STANDARD
 Routine maintenance of hand tools is undertaken according to standard
operating procedures, principles and
iques.
techn
 Hand tools are stored in designated location in accordance with manufacturer‟s
instruction or standard operating procedure

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 What Do You Already Know?

Let us deter
mine how much you already know about the maintaining hand tools.
Take this test.

Pretest LO 3

Here are simple maintenance activities for hand tools.

1. lubricating
2. tightening/ loosening
3. sharpening
4. simple repair
5. cleaning

Identify the tools where each of the above 5 activities apply.

Multiple Choice.

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer Use separate sheet of paper.

1 Process applied to hand tool to extend its life span.

A. Cleaning.
B. Simple repair
C. Lubricating
D. Overhauling

2 Which process refers to the application of a substance to the identified items in parts like
barrels, rollers, springs, bearing, bolts and nuts, and other automotive parts to lessen
friction?

A. Cleaning.
B. Simple repair
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 C. Lubricating
D. Overhauling

3. A bench vise is resting. How could have been prevented?

A. Cleaning
B. Simple repair
C. Lubricating
D. Overhauling

4. A worker handle of a ball peen hammer is broken. What is the remedy?

A. Cleaning
B. Simple repair
C. Lubricating
D. Overhauling

5. Your hacksaw is dull? What maintenance activity should you do?

A. Cleaning
B. Simple repair
C. Lubricating
D. Overhauling

What Do You Need To Know?

Read the Information Sheet 3.1

very well then find out how much you can
remember and how m uch you learned by doing Self-check 3.1.

Information Sheet 3.1

1. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

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 Maintenance of hand tools and machines are both primordial concerns of a repair
technician in the welding shops and/or in the welding production. The activities should be on
schedule and with proper coordination with the production people. The term “repair” and
“maintenance” works mean differently. Repair, unusually focuses on the program of works done
in the operation of power plants in machines that are in trouble of stopping its function. While the
term “maintenance” means a scheduled or a planned visit of tools or equipments for inspection
and from there, reports and recommendation developed and the next tasks to be decided such
as cleaning, application of lubricants, dismantling and etc.

Some of the simple maintenance activities for hand tools, and the maintenance schedule should
be posted in a visible corner of the shop where everybody can read it.

 Lubricating. A task performed in the shop/production. Through the application of

lubricant substance to the identified items in parts like barrels, rollers, springs, bearing,
bolts and nuts, and other automotive parts.

 Tightening/Loosening. In an assembly of structures, we have tools for fittings that

need to be tightened and loosened and in as much as they pose high risk to safety.
Tightening bolts and nuts and other fittings requires procedures should carried out
compliance.

 Tool for hand Sharpening. Some tools need to be sharpened such as blades of knife,
cold chisel, punches and many others. To do hand sharpening for hand tools requires
techniques and application. In some multi knives cutter, manufacturers produce knife
sharpening system to hold or clamp the blade for ensuring strong blade to stone contact
during sharpening and also provided with course to fine honing stones. For cold chisel
and punches, the right file-size and grades are used for repairing the defective anvil
curve.

 Simple Repair. Repair practices of hand tools are still available anytime. But, to some
extent, tools are checked yearly and many of the hand tools are eligible for condemnation
and the whole items are to be replaced by a new unit. However, there are instances that
minor repair can be performed, like replacement of wooden handle of a hammer and
mushroomed head of a cold chisel.

 Cleaning. Simple process applied to hand tools. The cleaning approach may differ from
one another. For example, cleaning of the rack corners of hand tools by using air vacuum
or by a piece of clothes. Similar process may be applied to identical cleaning situations.

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 By piece of cloth By air vacuum

2. PROPER STORAGE OF HAND TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

(5S Implementation)

 Clearly label machinery, equipment, part, jigs, tools, and their locations, so that
everything is understandable, and visible to everyone at a glance.
 Don‟t pile up jigs, tools, and materials without separators (shelves). They should be
picked up easily.
 Rearrange machinery and equipment to make smooth production flow, when necessary.
 Maintain the space around the fire extinguishers and evacuation passages free.

How Much Have You Learned?

Self-Check 3.1

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Use a separate answer sheet.

1. A maintenance process of moving assembled parts and hand tools through the use of oil and
greases.
A) Simple Repair
B) Lubricating
C) Hand Sharpening
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 D) Tightening

2. What is considered a minor repair?

A) The task not too long to perform
B) Whole item to be replaced
C) Motor overhauling
D) Cleaning

3. Proper storage of hand tools entails:

A) Placing hand tools together in one place.
B) Labeling hand tools properly in the tool cabinet.
C) Keeping hand tools in anyplace in the tool room.
D) Lubricating tools

4. “Urgent repair” is similar to:

A) maintenance schedule
B) maintenance Inspection
C) an ordinary routine
D) an immediate repair

5. Don‟t pile up jigs, tools and materials without:

A) label
B) separator
C) identification
D). stamping

Refer to the Answer Key. What is your score?

Congratulations! You did a great job!

Rest and relax a while then move on to the next
lesson. Good luck!
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 REFERENCE
S

 Welding Technology
, Second Edition by
Gower A. Kennedy

 Welding Inspection Technology, Education Department, American

welding Society

 Weldin
g Principles and Application by Larry Jeffus and Harold V.
Johnson

LESSON 2

Perform Mensuration and Calculation

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 Definition of Terms

Addition – the process of uniting two or more numbers to make it one

Decimal point – the period in a decimal number
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 Denominator – part the whole number has been divided
Dividend – the number to be divided
Division – the process of finding how many times one number contains the other number
Divisor – the number by which division is done
English system – the system that uses inch, foot and pound as units of measurement
Even numbers – any number that can be divided by two
Fraction – one part of a whole number
Lowest common denominator – highest number that will divide equally numerator and
denominator
Metric system – system that uses millimeter, centimeter and meter as units of measure
Minuend – the number from which subtraction is made
Multiplicand – the number which is multiplied
Multiplication – the process of adding one number as many times by another number
Multiplier – he number by which multiplication is done
Numerator – the number of parts in the fraction
Odd number – any number that cannot be divided by two
Plus sign – the sign indicating addition
Prime number – number that can be divided on exact
Product – the result of multiplication
Proportion - the equality of two ratios
Quotient – the result of division
Ratio – a comparison of two quantities
Remainder – the difference between two numbers
Subtraction – the process of taking one number away from another
Subtrahend – the number to be subtracted
Sum – the result obtained from adding two or more numbers
Whole number – number that have no fractional or decimal number Zero
– the number having no value

LEARNING OUTCOME 1
Perform four fundamental operations

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 PERFORMANCE S
STANDARD
 Simple calcula
tions involvingwhole numbers, mixed numbers, fraction and
decimal areperformed usingthe four fundamental operations.

What Do You Already Know?

Let us determine how much you already know about performing the four
fundamental operations. Take this test.

Pretest LO 1

I. TRUE – FALSE

Directions: Encircle T if the statement is correct and F if it is incorrect.

T F 1. Odd numbers cannot be divided by two.

T F 2. A mixed number has a numerator larger than denominator.
T F 3. An improper fraction can be changed to mixed number.
T F 4. Fractions are divided horizontally.
T F 5. Any number multiplied by zero equals that number.

II. COMPLETION

Directions: Complete the sentences by filing the blank with the correct word.

6. Any number that has no fractional or decimal parts is called ____________.

7. A number that can be divided by 2 is ______________.
8. The system of measurement most commonly used worldwide is __________.
9. The process of uniting two or more numbers to make it one is called __________.
10. The opposite of addition is ______________.

What Do You Need To Know?

INTRODUCTION:

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 The four fundamental operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) skills
should be developed in Shielded Metal Arc Work (SMAW) doing jobs. Inaccurate operation
would mean waste of time, effort, materials and the quality of the finish product. The skill in
measuring starts with the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Read the Information Sheet 1.1

very well then find out how much you can
remember and how m uch you learned by doing Self-check 1.1.

Information Sheet 1.1

WHOLE NUMBERS

Are numbers that have no decimal or fractional parts. It can be ODD or EVEN numbers.
ODD numbers are those that cannot be divided by two (2). EVEN numbers are numbers that can
be divided by 2 with an exact number of times.

Examples:

Whole Numbers - 1 , 3 , 15 , 20 , 45 , 64 , 75 , 102 , etc.

Odd Numbers - 3 , 5 , 7 , 9 , 25 , 51 , 79 , 101 , etc.

Even Numbers - 2 , 4 , 6 , 8 , 12 , 20 , 24 , 50 , etc.

ADDITION

Addition is the process of combining two or more arithmetical or algebraic quantities in

one sum. It is the most common operation in mathematics indicated by a plus (+) sign. It is also
used when numbers are added horizontally or vertically. When more than two numbers are
added vertically, no sign is required. The sum is the result obtained from adding two or more
numbers.

To add whole numbers horizontally is more difficult than adding them, vertically. Example,
20 + 15 + 30 + 25 = 90, this method is not commonly used because mistakes can occur more
easily.

THE NUMBER PLACE VALUE

We can find the value of a digit based on its place in the number. Example:
3,452

• Digit 2 is in the Ones place

• Digit 5 is in the Tens place
• Digit 4 is in the Hundreds place
• Digit 3 is in the Thousands place
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STEPS IN ADDING WITHOUT REGROUPING

• Always add the digits in the ones place first.

• Add the digits in the tens place next.
• Add the digits in the hundreds place.
• Add the digits in the thousands place and so on

Examples: 241 315

+ +
356 482
__________ __________
597 797

How Much Have You Lear ned?

Self-Check 1.1

I. Directions: Fill in the place value of a digit based on its place in the number. Use a
separate sheet of paper as your answer sheet.

1. In 7 2 5 __________is in hundreds _________tens ________ones

2. In 4 5 0 the digit 5 is in the _________place

3. In 2,615 the digit 2 is in the _________place

4. In 1 5 0 _________ is in the hundreds place

5. In 6 8 5 _________ is in the tens place

II. Directions: Add the following numbers with or without regrouping .

6. 7 4 2 7. 5 6 2 8. 7 3 5 9. 4 7 8 10. 8 5 7 +
+ + + +
236 317 179 125 964
_______ ________ _________ ________ ________

Refer to the Answer Key. What is your score?

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 Read the Information Sheet 1.2
very well then find out how much you can
remember and how m uch you learned by doing Self-check 1.2

Information Sheet 1.2

SUBTRACTION

Is the process of taking one number away from another number. It is the opposite of
addition. The minus (-) sign indicates subtraction. The Minuend is the number from which the
subtraction is made. The Subtrahend is the number which is subtracted. The Remainder is
the difference between the two numbers.

Subtracting Whole Numbers

Procedure:
• Subtract the subtrahend from the minuend to get the remainder.

To Check:
• Add remainder to subtrahend to get the minuend.

Example: 568
-
43
_________
525
• 5 6 8 – is the minuend
• 43 – is the subtrahend
• 5 2 5 – is the remainder
• 8 – is in the ones place  6 – is in the tens place
• 5 – is in the hundreds place

To Check: Add remainder 5 2 5 and 4 3 the subtrahend to get the minuend 5 6 8

Steps in Subtracting Without Regrouping

• Subtract the digits in the ones place first

• Subtract the digits in the tens place
• Subtract the digits in the hundreds place and so on

Example: 578 965 879

- - -
231 732 546
_________ _________ _________
347 233 333

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 How Much Have You Learned?

Self-Check 1.2

I. Directions: Subtract the following with or without regrouping. Use a separate sheet
of paper as your answer sheet.

1. 854 2. 976 3. 685

_ _ _
7 31 352 523
_________ __________ _________

4. 851 5. 51
3 _ _
673 256
_________ __________

Refer to the Answer Key. What is your score?

Read the Information Sheet 1.3

very well then find out how much you can
remember and how m uch you learned by doing Self-check 1.3.

et 1.3
Information She

MULTIPLICATION

Is the process of adding one number as many times as there are units in the other number,
for example 2 x 3 = 6. It can also produce the same result as adding 3 + 3 = 6. The sign times or
multiplied by (X) indicates multiplication. The Multiplicand is the number which is multiplied.
Multiplier is the number by which multiplication is done. Product is the result of multiplication.

Multiplying Whole Numbers

Procedure:
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 • Multiply the multiplicand by the multiplier to get the product.

To Check:
• Reverse multiplicand and multiplier the multiply again to get the product or divide the
product by the multiplier to get the multiplicand.

Example: 150 - Multiplicand

X
7 - Multiplier
__________
7 5 0 - Product

Multiplying Fractions

Procedure:

• Multiply the numerator of one fraction by the numerator of the other fraction.
• Do the same with the denominators.
• Reduce the answer to the lowest term as required.

Example: 3 / 5 x 1 / 5 = 3 / 25 - Multiply the numerators ( 3 x 1 = 3) to get 3 then

- Multiply denominators ( 5 x 5 = 25) to get 25, thus

- 3 / 5 x 1 / 5 = 3 / 25

How Much Have You Learned?

Self-Check 1.3

Directions: Multiply the following whole, fractions and decimal numbers or the
information asked for below. Use a separate sheet of paper as your answer sheet.

1. 2 4 5 2. 152 3. 3/8 x 5/8 =

x x
13 126
__________ __________

4. 2/5 x 3/5 = 5. 8.25

x
.5

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 ________

Read the Information Sheet 1.4

very well then find out how much you can
remember and how m uch you learned by doing Self-check 1.4.

Information Sheet 1.4

DIVISION

Is the process of finding how many times one number contains the other number. It is the
reverse of multiplication. The sign divided by ÷ indicates division. Dividend is the
number to be divided. Divisor is the number by which division is done. Quotient is the result of
division and Remainder is part of the quotient left whenever a quotient is not a whole number.
Example: 25 ÷ 4 = 6 ¼ (25 ÷ 4 = 6 remainder 1)

Dividing Whole Numbers

Procedure:
• Divide dividend by divisor to get the quotient

To Check:
• Multiply the divisor by the quotient or vice versa to get the dividend

54 - Quotient 54 - Quotient
_____ x 5 - Divisor
5 √ 270 - Dividend _______
25 270 - Dividend
_____ - 5 Divisor
20
20
____
0

How Much Have You Learned?

Self-Check 1.4

Directions: Divide the following whole, decimal numbers and fractions. Use a separate sheet of
paper as your answer sheet.
_____ _____

1. 7 √ 392 2. 25 √ 225

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 _____
_____ 3. 150 √ 1050 4.
15√ 375
5. 2
____ ÷ 4 =
3

How Do You Apply What You Have

Learned?
Show that you learned something by doing this activity

Activity Sheet Sheet 1.1

Refer to
the Answer Key. What is your score?
I. Directions: Fill in each empty box with plus, minus or equals sign ( + ) ( - ) or ( = )

70 50 120

50 20 30

20 70 90

II. Directions: Match column A with column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on the blanks
provided for.

A B
______1. Minuend
215
______2. Remainder
+ 10
______3. Multiplicand ______

. 4. Divisor
225 – (A)
______5. Dividend

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 ______6. Sum
320- (B)
______7. Quotient
-
______8. Subtrahend
150- (C)
______9. Product
__________
_____10. Multiplier 170- (D)

15- (E)
X 5 – (F)
__________ 50 – (H)
75 – (G) _____
3 √150 – (I)
15
____ #- 3 is (J)
0
0
____
x Refer to the Answer Key. What is your score?

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 LEARNING OUTCOME
2
Convert English Units of measurement toSystem
Metric

PERFORMANCE S
STANDARD
Units are converted to the required
figure using the given formulae
.

 English measurements are converted to metric measurements according to
procedure.

What Do You Already Know?

Let us determine howhmuc

you already know about converting units of
measurement from English System to Metric System and vice versa. Take this
test.

Pretest LO 2

I. Directions: Convert the following units of measurement. Use a separate sheet of paper for your
answer.

1. 5 Meters = _______ Inches

2. 35 Centimeters = _______Feet
3. 18 Feet =_______Meter
4. 20 Inches =_______Millimeter
5. 180 Centimeters =_______Yard

II. Directions: Identify the equivalent unit of the following prefixes.

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 6. Milli –
7. Centi-
8. Deci-
9. Micro-
10. Deka-

Check your answer against the answer key.

What Do You Need To Know?

Read the Information Sheet 2.1very well then find out how much you ca
n
remember and how much you learned by doingSelf-check 2.1.

Information Sheet 2.1

INTRODUCTION:

The Metric System is known as the most common measurement system used in most
places of the world. There are common prefixes used to represent as multipliers. For example, in
a distance of 2,000 meters can also be expressed as 2 Kilometers.

The English System on the other hand is also known as the British (US) System likewise
commonly used anywhere in the world. This system uses the Inch, Foot and Pound as the basic
units of measurement. Decimal inch based on tenths and hundredths to simplify measurements.
It is commonly used by Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, Draftsmen etc. For better
understanding of the systems one must be familiar with the conversion of the English units of
measurement to the metric system and vice versa by applying the appropriate conversion factors
and procedures.

Measurement Systems

The basic measurement in the English system is the Yard divided into Feet and Inches
abbreviated as follows: Yard – Yd. , Feet – Ft. , and Inches as In. The Metric System or the
Systems International (SI) use Meter as the basic unit of measure divided into Decimeters,
Centimeters, and Millimeters with the following abbreviations when used.

Meter _ m Centimeter _ cm
Decimeter _ dm Millimeter _ mm

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 Measuring accurately is skill that should be developed. Inaccurate measurements would
mean waste of time, effort, materials and the quality of the finish product. The skill in measuring
starts with the ability to read and interpret the systems of measurement.

The measuring tool available in the workshop contains English System in one side and
Metric System on the other. In the English System, the inch is divided into 16 graduations. The
first graduation reads 1/16, the second 2/16 or 1/8, the third as 3/16 and so on.

A- English System

1/16 5/16 9/16 13/16

I | I | I | I | I | I | I | I |
| | | | | | | |
1/8 1/4 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 Inch
or or or or
2/16 6/16 10/16 14/16

B- Metric System

The Metric System (Systems International-SI) Centimeters is divided into ten (10)
Graduations where the first graduation reads 1 millimeter, the second 2 millimeters, the fifth 5
millimeters or .5 centimeter and so on.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 millimeters
I I I I | I I I I | I I I I | I I I I | I I I I | I I I I | I I I I |
| | | | | | |
1 Cm 1.5 Cm 2 Cm 2.5 Cm 3 Cm 3.5 Cm

BASE UNITS OF MEASURE

Unit Metric Symbol Quantity

Meter m Length
Gram g Mass
Second s Time
Ampere A Current

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 COMMON UNIT PREFIXES

Prefix Unit Number

Micro Millionth .000001
Milli Thousandth .001
Centi Hundredth .01
Deci Tenth .1
Deka Ten 10
Hecto Hundred 100
Kilo Thousand 1,000

How Much Have You Learned?

Self-Check 2.1

Directions: Write the correct measurements from the bench rule indicated by numbers below. Use
a separate sheet of paper as your answer sheet.

__(1)__ ______(2)_______ __________(3)____________

I I I I I I
I I I I | I I I I | I I I I | I I I I | I I I I | I I I I | I I I I | I I I I |
| | | | | | | |
1 cm 2 cm 3 cm 4 cm

____(4)______ __(5)____ _______(6)_______

I I I I I I
III|III|III|III|III|III|III|III|III|III|III|III|
| | | | | | | | | | | |
I | | 1 in.
2 in 3 in

(9)

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 __(7)___ _(8)__ ___ _______(10)__________
I I I | I I I I
IIII|IIII|IIII|IIII|IIII|IIII|IIII|IIII|IIII|IIII|
| | | | | | | | | |
1 cm 2 cm 3 cm 4 cm 5 cm

Refer to the Answer Key. What is your score? If you don’t have a perfect score, go
back to Information Sheet 2.1 then answer the question again.

Read Information Sheet 2.2 very well then find out how much you can remember
and how m uch you learned by doing Self-check 2.2.

Information Sheet 2.2

A- Metric to English Equivalents

Metric System or Systems International (SI) _ English System or British (US) System

1 Meter = 39.37 Inches

3.28 Feet
0.30 Meter/ 30 Centimeters = 1 Foot
1 Centimeter = 0 .3937 Inch
2.54 Centimeters = 1 Inch
1 Millimeter = 0.03 Inch
25 Millimeters = 1 Inch
1 Kilometer = 1093.6 Yards

B – English to Metric Equivalents

1 Inch = 2.54 Centimeters

.5 Foot = 150 Millimeters
15 Centimeters
1 Foot = 30.5 Centimeters
1 Yard = 91.5 Centimeters
Sample Computations:

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Metric to English Conversion

• To convert meters to feet, divide the length in meters by .30

40
a- 12 meters to =_______ feet = 12/.30 ____
= 40 .30.√ 1200
120
_____
0
0
_____
X

• To convert meter to inches, multiply the length in meters by 39.37

1 1
b- 2 meters to =______ inches = 2 x 39.37 39.37
= 78.74 x 2
_______
78.74
English to Metric Conversion

• To convert feet to meter, divide the length in feet by 3.28

25
c- 82 feet to =_______meters = 82/3.28 ____
= 25 3.25. √ 8200
656
_____
1640
1640

_____
X

• To convert inches to centimeters, multiply the length in inches by 2.54

d- 50 inches to =______centimeters = 2.54 x 50 = 127 cm

2.54
x 50
_______
127.00

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 e- 15 inches to= _____millimeters = 15 x 25 = 375 mm

,f- 5 yards to =______ centimeters = 5 x 91.5 = 457.5 cm

How Much Have You Learned?

Self-Check 2.2

Directions: Convert the following English measurements to metric (vice-versa). Use a separate
sheet of paper as your answer sheet.

I. English to Metric

1. 5 Inches - ______Centimeters
2. 3 Feet - ______ Millimeters
3. 10 Yards- ______ Centimeters
4. 6 Feet - _______ Meters
5. 8 Inches- _______ Millimeters

II. Metric to English

1. 32 Millimeters - _____Inches
2. 15 Centimeters - ____Foot
3. 4 Meters - _____Feet
4. 7 Centimeters - ____Yards
5. 9 Meters - _______Inches

Refer to the Answer Key. What is your score?

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 L ARNING
E OUTCOME
Perform basic3
ratio and proportion, area and volume
calculations

PERFORMANCE S
STANDARD
 Percentages are computed using appropriate
. formula
 Precise and accurate formulas for computing area needed in metal trade are
used.

WhatDo You Already Know?

Let us determine how much you already know about the use farm tools and
equipment. Take this test.

Pretest LO 3

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 I. Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct answers. Use a separate sheet of paper for
your answers.

1. ______is a comparison of two numbers or quantities usually separated by a colon

.
2. The equality of two ratios is called _______.

3. The principle of proportion states that the product of the means is equal to the
product of the _______.

4. _______is the number of unit squares equal to the surface of an object.

5. The three dimensional size of an object measured in cubic unit is called ______.

II. Identify the formula used for finding area and volume of different geometrical figures from
the word pool below.

1. LxW

2. ½ bh

3. 2 πr

4. LxWxH
2
5. .7854 x D x h

Cylinder Square Triangle

Rectangle Circle

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 What Do You Need To Know?

Read the Information Sheet 3.1 very well then find out how much you can
remember and how much you learned by doing -check
Self3.1.

Information Sheet 3.1

Ratio and Proportion

Ratio

The ratio of two numbers is a comparison of two quantities. It is expressed as the indicated
quotient of two numbers called TERMS of the ratio. The ratio of C to D maybe expressed as C :
D, read as C is to D, C/D or C ÷ D. The numbers 4/6, 6 : 9, 8 : 12 or 14 : 21 have the same value
as the ratio is 2 : 3.

When the ratios are between measurements, the term of the ratio must be expressed in the
same units. The three angles of a triangle are usually expressed as 1 : 2 : 3, read as 1 is to 2 is
to 3. If the sum of the angles of a triangle is 180 degrees, the measurement of each angle can be
determined using the following procedure.

Examples:
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 I. Find the measurement of each angle of a triangle, if the ratio of the angles of a triangle is
1 : 2 : 3 and the sum of the is 180 degrees.

Solution:
Let X = measurement of the first angle
2X = measurement of the second angle
3X = measurement of the third angle

X + 2X + 3X = 180 degrees – sum of the 3 angles of a triangle

6X = 180 degrees - sum of X‟s
X = 30 degrees - measurement of the first angle
2X = 2 (30) = 60 degrees – measurement of the second angle
3X = 3 (30) = 90 degrees – measurement of the third angle

II. Find the ratio of 4 hours to 2 days.

= 4 hours to 2 days
= 4 hours to 48 hours
= 1:12 (dividing 4 and 48 by 4)

III. Find the ratio of 15 centimeters to 2.5 meters.

= 15 centimeters to 250 centimeters
= 3:50 (dividing 15 and 250 by 5) 15 ÷ 5 = 3 and 250 ÷ 5 = 50

IV. Pedro has a box containing 5 ballpens,3 erasers, 2 pencils and 1 stapler. What is the
ratio of pencils to erasers?

The answer can be expressed as fraction, with the numerator equal to the first quantity
and the denominator equal to the second, the answer could be 2/3 or writing it 2 is to 3
or 2 : 3.
What about the ratio of ballpens to all the contents of Pedro‟s box?

There were 5 + 3 + 2 + 1 = 11 total contents of box, so the answer could be expressed as

5/11, 5 is to 11 or 5 : 11.

Proportion Is the equality of two (2) ratios.

The Principle of Proportion:

The product of the Means is equal to the product of the Extremes.

Illustrative Example:

TERMS

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 1st 2 nd 3rd 4th

1 3 = 4 12
| I__________________I |

|__________________________________________________|

Note: 3 and 4 are the Means

1 and 12 are the Extremes

The second and third terms are the means, while the first and the fourth terms are the extremes
of the Proportion. The product of 2nd and 3rd terms = 12 (3 x 4 = 12) The product of the 1st and 4th
terms = 12 (1 x 12 = 12) Thus, the product of the means is equal to the product of the extremes.

Examples: A) 2 : 4 = 5 : X = 2x = 20 (2 x X) = 2X & 4 x 5 = 20
= x = 10

B) 4/X : 2/8 = 4 : X = 2 : 8 = 2X = 32
X = 16

Proportion is an equation with a ratio on each side. It is a statement that two ratios are equal .

Example: 3/8 = 6/16

When one of the four numbers in a proportion is unknown, cross product maybe used to
find the unknown number. Question marks or letter x and n are frequently used in place of the
un-known number.

Example:

Solve for n: ½ = n/4 Using cross product, we multiply 2 x n

= 4, so 2 x n = 4 = 2n =4 (4
÷ 2 = 2) n=2

How Much Have You Learned?

Self-Check 3.1

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 I. Find the ratio of the following measurements given below. Use a separate sheet of paper for
your answer.

1. 6 inches to 3 feet
2. 15 centimeters to 1 meter
3. 3 feet to 5 yards
4. 150 millimeters to 50 centimeters
5. 30 centimeters to 2 meters

II. Find the unknown term of proportions given below.

1. 5 : 10 = 6 : x
2. 4 : x = 2/8
3. 6 : 3 = 12 : x
4. 2/3: = x : 6
5. 3:9=4:x

Read the Information Sheet 3.2 very well then find out how much you can
remember and how much you learned by doing Self -check 3.2.

Information Sheet 3.2

COMPUTING FOR AREA AND VOLUME

In the metal trades, common formulas related to plane and solid figures are used for
laying-out jobs. For example, a welder maybe required to lay-out and build a cylindrical tank to
hold specified number of gallons of liquid. By applying the volume formula for cylinders, the
welder can determine the size of cylindrical tank.

AREA

Area is the number of unit squares equal to the surface of an object. For example, a
standard size of a piece of plywood contains 32 square foot (sq. ft.). Because it measures 4 feet
by 8 feet so, 4 x 8 = 32 square feet.

Area is expressed in square inches, square feet and other units of measure. A square inch
measure 1” x 1” or each equivalent. A square foot contains 144 square inches by multiplying 12”
x 12” = 144 sq. inches. The area of any plane figure can be determine by applying the proper
formula.
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CIRCLE

When the diameter of a circle is known, the circumference is found by using the following
formula.
C= πD Where: C= Circumference
π = 3.1416 D=
Diameter

Example:

1. What is the circumference of a 20” diameter circle?

Solution: C = πD

C = 3.1415 x 20

C = 62.832 inches

Finding the circumference of circle (Diameter)

When the diameter is known, the circumference of a circle is found by applying the following
formula.

C=2πr Where: C = Circumference

2 = Constant
Π = 3.1416
r = Radius
Example:

2. What is the circumference of of a 10” radius circle?

Solution: C=2πr

C = 2 x 3.1416 x 10

C = 62.832 Inches

Finding the area of a circle (Diameter)

When the diameter of a circle is known, area of a circle is found by applying the following
formula.

or

A = 0.7854 x D² Where A = Area

0.7854 = Constant
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 D² = Diameter Squared
Example:

3. What is the area of a 28” diameter circle?

Solution: A = 0.7854 x D²
A = 0.7854 x (28 x 28)
A = 0.7854 x 784
A = 615.75 Square Inches

Finding the area of a circle (Radius)

When the radius is known, the area of a circle is found by applying the following formula.

A=πr ² Where A = Area

Π = 3.1416

r ²= radius squared
Example:

4. What is the area of a 14” radius circle?

Solution: A = π r²
A = 3.1416 x (14 x 14)
A = 3.1416 x 196
A = 615.754 sq. inches

Finding the area of square or a rectangle

The area of square or a rectangle can be found by applying this formula.

A=LxW Where A = Area

L = Length
W = Width
Example:

5. What is the area of a 22‟ x 16‟ storage room?

Solution: A=LxW
A = 22 x 16 A
= 352 sq. ft.

Finding Area of a Triangle

The area of a triangle can be found by using this formula.

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 A=½bh Where A = Area
½ = Constant
b = base h=
height
Example:

6. What is the area of a triangle with a 10” base and 12” height?

Solution: A=½bh
A = ½ x (10 x 12)
A = ½ x 120
A = 60 sq. inches

VOLUME

I s the three- dimensional size of an object measured in cubic units. For example, the
volume of a standard size of concrete block is 1,024 cubic inches, because 8 x 8 x 16 is equals to
1,024 cu. In.

Volume is expressed in cubic inches, cubic feet, cubic yards and other units of measure. A
cubic inch measures 1” x 1” x 1” or its equivalent. A cubic foot contains 1,728 cubic inches
because 12” x 12” x 12” = 1,728 cu. In. A cubic Yard contains 27 cu. Ft. because 3‟ x 3‟ x 3‟ = 27
cu. Ft. The Volume of a solid figure can be determined by applying the proper formula.

Finding the volume of a rectangular solid

The volume of a rectangular solid can be found by applying the following formula.

V=LxWxH Where V = Volume

L = Length
W = Width H = Height
Example:

7. What is the volume of a 24” x 12” x 8” rectangular solid?

Solution: V=LxWxH

V = 24 x 12 x 8

V = 2,304 cu. Inches

Finding the volume of a cylinder

When the diameter of a cylinder is known, the volume can be found by applying the following
formula.

V = 0.7854 x D² x h Where V = Volume

0.7854 = Constant
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 D² = Diameter squared
h = Height
Example:

What is the volume of a tank that is 4ft. in diameter and 12 feet in length?

Solution: V = .7854 x D² x h

V = .7854 x (4 x 4) x 12

V = .7854 x 16 x 12
V = 150.79 cubic feet (cu.ft.)

Formulas for Computing Area and Volume of Plane and Geometric Figures
Square 4 x side
Rectangle 2 x (length + width)
Parallelogram 2 x (side1 + side2)
Triangle side1 + side2 + side3
Regular n-polygon n x side
Trapezoid height x (base1 + base2) / 2
Trapezoid base1 + base2 + height
x [csc(theta1) +
csc(theta2)]
Circle 2 x pi x radius
Ellipse 4 x radius1 x E(k,pi/2)
E(k,pi/2) is the Complete
Elliptic Integral of the Second
Kind k = (1/radius1)
x sqrt(radius12 - radius22)
Area formula
Square side2 or S2
Rectangle length x width or LW
Parallelogram base x height or bh
Triangle base x height / 2 or bh/2 or 1/2bh
Regular n-polygon (1/4) x n x side2 x cot(pi/n)
Trapezoid height x (base1 + base2) / 2
Circle pi x radius2 or 6S2
Ellipse pi x radius1 x radius2
Cube (surface) 6 x side2
Sphere (surface)
4 x pi x radius2 or 4Пr2

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 Cylinder (surface of perimeter of circle x height
side)
2 x pi x radius x height
Cylinder (whole Areas of top and bottom
surface) circles + Area of the side
2(pi x radius2) + 2 x pi x radius x height
Cone (surface) pi x radius x side
Torus (surface) pi2 x (radius22 - radius12)
Volume formula

Cube side3 or S3
Rectangular Prism side1 x side2 x side3
Sphere (4/3) x pi x radius3 or 4/3Пr2
Ellipsoid (4/3) x pi x radius1 x radius2 x radius3
Cylinder pi x radius2 * height or Пr 2h
Cone (1/3) x pi x radius2 x height or 1/3 Пr2h
Pyramid (1/3) x (base area) x height
Torus (1/4) x pi2 x (r1 + r2) x (r1 - r2)2

How Much Have You Learned?

Self-Check 3.2

I. Directions: Find the Area of the following geometrical figures. Use a separate sheet of
paper for your answers.

1. What is the area of a 25” diameter circle?

2. What is the area of a 20‟ x 15‟ feet tool room?

3. What is the area of a triangle with a 12” base and a 15” height?

II. Directions: Find the volume of the following.

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 1. What is the volume of a water tank that is 6‟ in diameter and 14‟ long?

2. What is the volume of a 22” x 10” x 8” rectangular solid?

Refer to the Answer Key. What is your score?

Congratulations! You did a great job!

Rest and relax a while then move on
to the next lesson. Good luck!

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 Austin, John Benjamin. Electric Arc Welding. Chicago: American Welding
Society, 1952

 Boyd, Gardner T. Metalworking. Illinois: Willcox Co. 1982

 Feirer, John L. Modern Metalcraft . Illinois: A. Bennet Co. 1946

 IMCS
-DEPED, Industrial Technologyworks
MetalI,SEDP Series

 ProctorE. Thomas. Print Reading for Welders. American Technical Publishing,

Illinois, 60430

LESSON 3

Apply safety practices

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 Definition of Terms

Bacteria – simple, one-celled organisms that may or may not be harmful..

Biological hazards- hazards caused by living organisms which include insects, molds,
fungi, viruses, and bacterial contamination.
Ergonomic hazards- hazards are commonly seen in the workplaces which are improperly
designed tools or work areas
Fuel - any substance, which will combine in the presence of heat-that is, a fuel is
“something that will burn”.
Initial triage and tagging- sorting patients into categories of priority for care and
transport based on the severity of injuries and medical emergency.
Leather jacket-is made of chrome leather and prevents the entry of sparks between the
clothes and body.
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 Mandatory signs- regulatory signs which indicate that an instruction must be carried
out.
Materials handling- a technique which include the art of lifting, placing, storing or
movement of materials through the use of appropriate handling equipment and
men. Physical Hazards- hazard due to the transfer of energy between an object
and a worker.
Prohibition signs- are regulatory signs which indicate that an action or activity is
not allowed.
Protective sleeves are made from leather to protect the arms.
Regulatory Signs- signs contain instructions that need to be complied with them
constitutes an offense under law, standing orders, company policy.
Safety inspection- the process of locating and reporting existing and potential
condition that may cause accidents.
Safety Shoes- safety shoes have heat-resistant soles and impact-resistant toes.
Warning Signs- signs which warn of hazard or hazardous condition that is likely to be
life-threatening.
Welding gloves/gauntlet- made of chrome leather and protects the hands from heat,
spatter, and radiations.
Welding shield/helmet- used to protect our face and eyes from the arc
rays and heat, and the spatter from the molten metal. Welding spats- made
of chrome leather and protects the feet from spatter.

Acronyms
OSHS- Occupational Safety and Health Standards
PPE- Personal Protective Equipment

LEARNING OUTCOME
1
Identifyhazardousrea
a

PERFORMANCE S
STANDARD
 Hazards are identified correctly in accordance with OHS (occupational health
and safety) procedures.
 Safety signs and symbols are identified and adhered to in accordance with
workplace safety procedure.

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 What Do You Already Know?

Let us deter
mine how much you already know about identifying hazardous area.
Take this test.

Pretest LO 1

Directions: Identify the term that is described:

Column A Column B

_____ 1. The most common and painful injuries that occur in the a. Welding shields/helmet
welding shop. b. Occupational safety health
standard
_____ 2. An immediate care given to a person who has been c. Burn
injured or suddenly taken illness. d. First aid
e. Caution
_____ 3. A symbol used to indicate a potentially hazardous f. Hazard
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.

_____ 4. Mandatory rules and standards set and enforced to eliminate

or reduce hazards in the workplace.

_____ 5. It is used to protect our face and eyes from the arc
rays and heat and the spatter from the molten metal.

What Do You Need To Know?

Read the Information Sheet 1.1

very well then find out how much you can
remember and how much you learned by doing Self -check 1.1.

Information Sheet 1.1

Environmental Hazards

1. Physical Hazards. Hazards due to the transfer of energy between an object and a worker.

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 • Excessive noise
• Inadequate illumination
• Extreme temperature
• Extreme pressure
• Vibration
• Radiation
• Inadequate ventilation
• Cluttered area
• Ignorance or carelessness of the worker

2. Chemical Hazards. These hazards arise from inhaling chemical agents in the form of vapor
gases, dust, fumes, mist, or by skin contact with these materials.

• Mist Fine particles of a liquid float in air

• Gases- substances in gaseous state but are always airborne at room temperature.
• Vapor- results when substances that are liquid at room temperature evaporate.
• Dust- solid harmful substances are ground, cut or crushed by mechanical actions.
• Fumes- gas is condensed in air, chemically changed and becomes fine solid particles
which float in air.

Four Possible Routes of Entry of Chemical Hazards

1. Inhalation- breathing in toxics is the most common and dangerous route.

2. Ingestion- toxics enter through the gastrointestinal tract.
3. Absorption- toxics pass through skin into the bloodstream.
4. Injection- toxics may be injected into the body (needles, ect.)- the least common, yet
most direct route of entry

3. Biological Hazards. Hazards caused by living organisms which include insects, molds, fungi,
viruses, and bacterial contamination; from defects in sanitation and housekeeping
procedures, such as in the provision of potable water, removal of industrial wastes and
sewage, food handling , and personal cleanliness.

Agents of Biological Hazards

• Bacteria – simple, one-celled organisms that may or may not be harmful.
• Viruses – organisms that depend on a host cell for development or reproduction
• Fungi – may be small or large parasitic organisms growing in a living or dead
plant or animal
• Rickettsia – rod-shaped microorganisms that are smaller than bacteria and
depend on a host for development or reproduction. Microorganisms transmitted by
fleas, ticks, and lice

Common Health Problems from Biological Hazards

a. Tuberculosis (TB)
b. Tetanus
c. Viral Hepatitis
d. HIV/AIDS

Diseases caused by virus

a. Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
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 b. Hepatitis B Infection
c. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
d. Rabies

4. Ergonomic Hazards. Hazards commonly seen in the workplace, which are improperly
designed tools or work areas, improper lifting or reaching, poor visual conditions or repeated
motions in an awkward position that may be responsible for fatigue, stress and strain and
may lead to accidents in the occupational environment.

Ergonomics is si the study of designing equipment and devices that fit the workers

Effects of Ergonomic Hazards

a. low productivity
b. high rate of errors
c. material wastage and equipment

Health Problems caused by Ergonomics

a. musculoskeletal problems
b. vascular problems
c. visual problems
d. hearing problems
e. skin problem
f. psychological problems

Welding Safety

1. Electric shock – maybe caused by open and not properly insulated cable, workers are
advised to regularly check electrical wiring connection.

Check primary circuit wiring connection

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 Check welding cable for crack or cut insulation

Do not put welding cable around the part of your body.

2. Arc rays can damage both eyes and skin, so wear proper protective clothing and filter
lenses.

BURN CAUSED BY LIGHT

• Ultra violet light- can cause first degree or second degree burn to the eyes and
skin
• Infrared – wave that is felt as heat
• Visible light- light that we see
- producer of varying quantities and color

3. Fumes and Gases- Use proper ventilation and position yourself out of the fume flow.

The bigger diameter of the electrode, the more ventilation is required.

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 Dangerous powder dust comes from weld fumes filtered during welding

4. Fire and explosion- may result from faulty welding operation .Always understand the
environment where your are welding and never take anything for granted.

Proper procedure for welding in a tank

5. Compressed gas- must be handled in such a way as to prevent personal or equipment

damage.

6. Face and eye protection - must be worn at all times in the workplace. This includes safety
goggles and full -faced mask.

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 Protection Clothing against sparks and hot metals

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7. Wear correct eye, ear, and body protection.

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 Wear proper body, face, and eye protection

How Much Have You Learned?

Self-Check 1.1

Direction: Read and analyze the statement carefully. Choose the best answer and write the
letter only in your answer sheet.

1. Which hazards are due to transfer of energy between an object and a worker?
A. Chemical hazards
B. Physical hazards
C. Biological hazards
D. Ergonomics hazards

2. Which kind of hazard causes deadening of a welder‟s hand because of unadvisable

position during welding?
A. Chemical hazards
B. Physical hazards
C. Biological hazards
D. Ergonomics hazards

3. Impact resulting from being struck by and struck against objects may cause serious
accidents which one is referred to?
A. Chemical hazards
B. Physical hazards

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 C. Biological hazards
D. Ergonomics hazards

4. Which process do toxics pass through gastrointestinal organ?

A. Ingestion
B. Inhalation
C. Absorption
D. Injection

5. People who work with animals, animal products or animal wastes have a greater risk of
infection because of_______.
A. Chemical hazards
B. Physical hazards
C. Biological hazards
D. Ergonomics hazards

Refer to the Answer Key. What is your score?

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?

Read Information Sheet 1.2 very well then find out how much you can remember
and how much you learned by doing Self-check 1.2.

Information Sheet 1.2

Safety Signs and Symbols

Introduction

Safety symbols are pictures sometimes called safety pictographs, pictograms, or

pictorials. They are used in place of, or as a supplement to written words. These symbols
provide warnings or alerts about a possible hazard.

Because pictures may convey information better than words, graphic symbols are
added to precautionary labels to show major workplace dangers like welding or cutting
hazards.

The use of symbols on precautionary labels is optional, and is recommended for

the following reasons:
• Symbols may show and help to explain the hazards quickly.

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 • Symbols can be understood by both readers and non-readers.
• Symbols may be multilingual and usually translate directly into all
languages.

Welding and cutting industry has adopted standardized symbols and uniform
methods of use to avoid user confusion and to supplement and reinforce the written
message.

Words

The large word at the top of the label is called the signal word. It is used in
combination with a specific colored background and combined with the safety alert
symbol to indicate the degree of seriousness of a potential hazard. Because of its colored
background, the signal word is usually the first element that you notice when looking at a
safety label. According to International Standard Organization (ISO), there are three (3)
choices for a signal word:

1. DANGER. Used to indicate an imminently hazardous situation which, if

avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The use of this signal word should be
limited to the most extreme situations.
2.

3. WARNING. This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

4. CAUTION. Used to indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION may also be used
without the safety color symbol (the triangle with exclamation mark) to indicate
property-damage-only.

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 Color
Since color is typically the first thing that draws the attention of the viewer, the
color-coded surrounding shapes act as a first level of meaning and, as you draw closer to
the sign, you are able to distinguish the specific information conveyed by the graphic
symbol.

Example A is an ISO “Warning Safety Sign”. This type of label is meant to tell what
the hazard is (e.g. “fire hazard”).

Example B is an ISO “Prohibition Safety Sign”. This label tells about an action not to
take in order to avoid a hazard (e.g. “no open flame”).

Example C is an ISO “Mandatory Action Safety Sign”. This label defines an action that
needs to be taken to avoid the hazard (e.g. “read manual”).

Classification of Safety Signs

1. Regulatory Signs- signs contain instructions. Failure to comply with them constitutes an
offense under law, standing orders, company policy, etc.

a. Mandatory signs are regulatory signs which indicate that an instruction must be
carried out. When symbols are used they are white on a blue disc. Text-only
mandatory signs are black on white in a portrait format.

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 2. Prohibition signs are regulatory signs which indicate that an action or activity is
not allowed. The symbolic shape used on prohibition signs is the red circle and slash
over a black symbol. Prohibition signs may contain only the red circle and text with no
symbol.

3. Warning Signs- signs which warn of a hazard or hazardous condition that is not likely
to be life-threatening. The symbolic shape used on warning signs is black triangle with
yellow interior and black symbol. The word warning is not required to print on the sign,
although it is often used for added impact.

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 4. Danger Signs- signs which warn of a hazard or hazardous condition is likely
lifethreatening. It is recommended that symbols not be used on danger signs.

5. Fire Signs- advice the location of fire alarms and firefighting equipment. Fire signs
contain a white symbol and/or text on a red background.

6. Emergency Information Signs- indicate the location of, or direction to,

emergency- related facilities (exits, first aid, safety equipment, etc.). These signs feature a
white symbol and/or text on a green background.

7. General Information Signs- communicate information of a general nature in order to

avoid misunderstanding or confusion. These signs often refer to housekeeping, company
practices and logistics.

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 How Much Have You Learned?

Self-Check 1.2

Direction; Read and analyze each statement carefully. Choose the best answer and write the letter
only on your answer sheet.

1. Pictures that are used to inform workers on safety practices are__________.

A. Cautions
B. Warnings
C. Prohibitions
D. Safety signs

2. Signs which indicate that an action is not allowed are___________.

A. regulatory signs
B. mandatory signs
C. prohibition signs
D. warning signs

3. Which are used to indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury?
A. Danger
B. Caution
C. Warning
D. Emergency

4. Signs indicate that an instruction must be carried out_________.

A. regulatory signs
B. mandatory signs
C. prohibition signs
D. warning signs

5. Which used to indicate an imminently hazardous situation which, if avoided, may

result in death or serious injury?
A. Danger
B. Warning
C. Caution
D. Emergency
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 Refer to the Answer Key. What is your score?

Read the Information Sheet 1.3 very

well then find out how much you can
remember and how much you learned by doing Self -check 1.3.

Information Sheet 1.3

Occupational Safety and Health Standards

Introduction

Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS) are mandatory rules and standards set and
enforced to eliminate or reduce occupational safety and health hazards in the workplace.

OSH Standards aim to provide at least the minimum acceptable degree of protection that must
be granted to every worker in relation to dangers of injury, sickness, or death that may arise by
reason of his or her occupation. The provision of OSHS by the government is an exercise of
police power, with the intention of promoting the welfare and well-being of workers.

Coverage and Scope of OSHS

All establishments, workplaces, and undertakings are covered, including agricultural enterprises
whether operating for profit or not, except:

1. Residential places exclusively devoted to dwelling purposes.

2. Those directly engaged in land, sea and air transportation (however, their dry dockets,
garages, hangers and maintenance, and repair shops and offices are covered.
3. The activities of a lessee regarding the safety of a mining claim or lease, including mines
safety, mineral conservation, and pollution in establishments or work places falling under
the mining industry.

Minimum Standards on Safety and Health in the Workplace

The OSHS require every company to keep and maintain its workplace free from work hazards that
are likely to cause physical harm to the workers or damage to property.

The following must be provided by the employer;

• Appropriate seats, lighting, and ventilation.

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 • Adequate passageways, exits, and firefighting equipment  Separate toilet facilities and
lockers for men and women.
• Appropriate safety clothing like protective gear, masks, helmets, safety boots, coats, or
goggles.
• Medicines, medical supplies, or first-aid kits.
• Free medical and dental services and facilities.

Safety Measures to be Observed within the Premises of Establishments

• Building premises shall have adequate fire, emergency or danger signs and safety
instructions of standard colors and sizes visible at all times.
• Other visible signs that may be needed to direct the drivers of motorized vehicle
such as STOP, YIELD, and DO NOT ENTER, properly positioned within the
compound of the establishment to increase safety especially during the night.
• Handicapped employees shall be restricted only to designated workplaces. For as
practicable and feasible reasons, they shall be provided with facilities for safe and
convenient movement within the establishment.
• Good housekeeping shall be maintained at all times through cleanliness of
buildings, yards, machines, equipment, regular waste disposal, and the orderly
arrangement of process operations, storage and filing materials.
• Adequate dressing rooms, lockers rooms, comfort rooms and lavatories separate
for male and female workers shall be provided

Responsibilities of Employers and Employees under OSHS

Duties of Employers
• Adopt administrative policies on safety in accordance with the provisions of the
standards.
• Report to the Regional Director or his/her duly authorized representative the
policies adopted and the safety organization established.
• Submit to the Regional Director or his/her duly authorized representative once
every three months a report on the safety performance, safety committee
meetings and its recommendations and measures taken to implement the
recommendation.
• Act on recommended safety measures and provide access to appropriate
authorities.

Duties of Employees
• Follow safety policies.
• Report unsafe conditions and practices to the supervisor.
• Serve as member of the Health and Safety Committee, when called upon to do
so.
• Cooperate with the Health and Safety Committee.
• Assist government agencies in the conduct of safety and health inspection.

Rule 1100: Gas and Electric Arc Welding and Cutting Operations

1100.01: General Provisions:

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 1. Welding or cutting operations shall not be permitted in rooms or areas
containing combustible materials or in proximity to explosives or flammable
liquids, dusts, gases, or vapors, until all fire and explosion hazards are
eliminated.
2. Welding or cutting operations on containers filled with explosives or flammable
substance is prohibited. Welding closed containers that have held explosive or
flammable substance shall only be undertaken after the containers have been
thoroughly cleaned and found completely free of combustible gases or vapors
of the containers are filled with inert gas or with water.
3. Welding and cutting operations carried out or done in places where persons
other than the welders work or pass shall be enclosed by means of suitable
stationary or portable screens. Screens shall be opaque, of sturdy
construction to withstand rough usage of a material which will not readily be
set on fire by sparks or hot metal at least 2 meters (6.5 feet) high, and
preferably painted with light flat paint.
4. A portable fire extinguisher shall be provided at the place where welding and
cutting operations are being undertaken.
5. Before welding and cutting operations are allowed in large establishments, the
area shall be inspected by the safety man. He shall issue a written permit or
authorization for welding and cutting, indicating there in the precautions to be
followed to avoid fire or accidents.

1100.02: Personal Protective Equipment:

1. All workers or persons directly engaged in welding or cutting operations shall be

provided with the following personal protective equipment:
a. goggles, helmet, or head shields fitted with suitable filter lenses and hand
shields, and
b. suitable aprons

2. All personnel directly assisting in welding or cutting operations shall be provided

with goggles or other protective clothing, as may be necessary.

1100.03: Welding or Cutting in Confined Spaces:

Inherit of any fumes, gases, or dusts by persons welding or cutting in confined spaces
shall be prevented by the provision of:

1. Local exhaust and general ventilation system to keep fumes, gases, or dusts within
allowable concentrations or threshold limit values.
2. Approved types of respiratory protective equipment

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 How Much Have You Learned?

Self-Check 1.1

Directions: Read and analyze each statement carefully. Choose the best answer and write the letter
only on your answer sheet.

1. Safety standards are mandatory rules set and enforced to eliminate or reduce,
A. welding defects
B. welding injuries
C. welding problems
D. hazards in the workplace

2. The governments purpose of creating Occupational Safety and Health Standards is

to______.
A. produce quality output
B. produce safety personnel
C. promote welfare and well-being of workers
D. protect the rights of the workers against abusive employers

3. Under Rule 1100.01 of the gas and electric arc welding operations, welders
are_______.
A. provided with PPE by employers
B. provided with exhaust and ventilated system
C. protected from any violations against their rights
D. prohibited from working in areas prone to combustible materials

4. Rule 1100.02 states that workers must be

A. provided with PPE by employers
B. provided with exhaust and ventilated system
C. protected from any violations against their rights
D. prohibited from working in areas prone to combustible materials

5. Concerning welding or cutting in confined spaces under Rule 1100.03, welders are
A. provided with PPE by employers
B. provided with exhaust and ventilated system
C. protected from any violations against their rights
D. prohibited from working in areas prone to combustible materials

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 Refer to the Answer Key. What is your score?

LEARNING OUTCOME 2
Use personal protective clothing and devices.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD
S

 Personal protective clothing/equipment (PPE) as perequirements

job r
are identified.
 Proper wearing of PPE is properly observed in accordance with
workplace safety policies.

What Do You Already Know?

Let us determine how much you already know about the use of personal
protective clothing and devices. Take this test.

Pretest LO 2

Direction: Read each sentences carefully and select the best answer.

1. Which are made from light asbestos coated with aluminium protect all of the body during welding?
a. Safety shoes
b. Protective Cover all
c. Welding spats
d. Leggings
e. Safety goggles

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2.Which ones are made from leather to protect the legs and feet.

a. Safety shoes
b. Protective Cover all
c. Welding spats
d. Leggings
e. Safety goggles

4. Which are heat resistant shoes?

a. Safety shoes
b. Protective Cover all
c. Welding spats
d. Leggings
e. Safety goggles

5. Which are made of chrome leather and protect our feet from spatter?

a. Safety shoes
b. Protective Cover all
c. Welding spats
d. Leggings
e. Safety goggles

6. Which are used where grinding and chipping off slags?

a. Safety shoes
b. Protective Cover all
c. Welding spats
d. Leggings
e. Safety goggles

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 What Do You Need To Know?

Read the Information Sheet 2.1 very well then find out how much
u can
yo
remember and how much you learned by doing-check Self 2.1.

Information Sheet 2.1

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

The observation of health and safety precautions in welding operation is of greatest importance.
Your life and that of the others are more important than the job you are doing.

1. Welding shield/helmet is used to protect our face and eyes from the arc rays and heat,
and the spatter from molten metal. The arc is viewed through a filter which reduces the
intensity of radiation but allows a safe amount of light to pass for viewing the weld pool
and end of the electrode.

1.1 Helmet type welding shield is more convenient to use because it allows both
hands to work freely.

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 1.2 Hand-held shield allows only one hand to work freely.

2. Leather jacket is made of chrome leather and prevents the entry of sparks between our
clothes and body.

3. Leather apron is made of chrome leather and provides a welder with complete protection
of his chest to mid calf from sparks and hot metal.

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 4. Welding gloves/gauntlet is made of chrome leather and protects our hands from heat,
spatter, and radiations.

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5. Face shield is best for general protection because it can be worn under an arc welding
helmet

6. Leggings are made from leather to protect the legs and feet.

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 7. Protective sleeves are made from leather to protect the arms.

8. Protective cover all are made from light asbestos coated with aluminum to protect the
whole body during welding.

9. Welding cushions are made from leather for sitting and kneeling beside the work piece
as protection against cold.

10. Welding spats are made of chrome leather and protects our feet from spatter.

11. Safety Shoes- have heat resistant soles and impact resistant toes. Some safety shoes
have metal in soles, while others protect workers from different types of electrical hazards.

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 12. Safety goggles- are used when grinding and chipping off slag.

13. Earmuffs- are used for ear coverings and are connected by a flexible band and worn as
protection against extreme noise.

14. Earplugs- is a pair of device that is meant to be inserted in the ear canal to protect the
wearer's ears from loud noise or intrusion

15. Respirators- is an apparatus worn over the mouth and nose or the entire face to prevent
the inhalation of dust, smoke, or other noxious substances.

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 Full face respirator

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How Much Have You Learned?

Self-Check 1.1

Identification:
Directions: Observe carefully the illustration below. Name the different safety equipment worn by
the worker.

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 Refer to the Answer Key. What is your score?

Read the Information Sheet 2.2 very well then find out how much
canyou
remember and how much you learned by doing -check
Self 2.2.

Information Sheet 2.2

Proper Use of Personal Protective Equipment

The primary approach in any safety effort is to maintain or change the physical
environment so that accidents would not occur. However, it is necessary for economic reasons
or in temporary or changing conditions to safeguard personnel by equipping them individually
with specialized personal protective equipment (PPE). Although the use of PPE is an important
consideration in the development of a safety and health program, it should not be used
permanently for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. In general, government
regulations list the use of PPE as a case of last resort. Analyzing accident situations is done to
determine whether PPE can prevent a recurrence. When work conditions cannot be made more
safely clearly PPE is necessary.

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 Proper Training

To obtain the worker‟s complete compliance with the requirements to wear the PPE, the
following factors must be considered:

1. the extent to which the personnel who must wear the equipment understand its necessity
2. the ease and comfort with which it can be worn with a minimum of interference with
normal procedures
3. the available economic, social, and disciplinary sanctions which can be used to influence
the attitudes of the workers

Head Protection

Safety hats should be inspected prior to their use.

• Inspect suspension systems that show evidence of materials cracking, tearing, fraying or
other signs of deterioration. Suspension should provide a minimum clearance of 1 to 1.25
inch between the top of the worker‟s head and the inside crown of the hat.
• Check any signs of cracks of perforations of brim or shell, deformation of shell, or
evidence or exposure to excessive heat, chemicals or radiation.
• Remove any accumulation of conductive material on or inside the shell that cannot be
removed prior to use.

Objects should not be placed inside the safety hat between the shell and the suspension
device. This space is designed so an impact will not transmit to the head of the worker.

Safety hats should be kept free of abrasions, scrapes, and nicks and should not be
deliberately dropped, thrown, or otherwise abused because they will lose their protective
qualities.

Ventilation should not be drilled in safety hats.

Eye and Face Protection

Eye protectors must meet the minimum requirements:

• Provide adequate protection against the particular hazards for which they are
designed
• Be reasonably comfortable when worn under the designated conditions  Fit snugly
without interfering with the movements or vision of the wearer  Be durable.
• Be capable of being disinfected.
• Be kept clean and in good repair
• Design, construction, testing, and use of eye and face protection must be in
accordance with ANZI Z8.1-1989. The fitting of goggles and safety spectacles should
be performed by someone skilled in the procedure. Prescribed safety spectacles
should be fitted only by a qualified optical person. Safety spectacles require special
frames. Combinations of normal street wear frames with safety lenses are not in
compliance with the required standards for eye protectors.

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 Ear Protection

The prevention of excessive noise exposure is the only way to avoid hearing damage.
Engineering and administrative control must be used if the sound levels are exceeded. If such
controls fail to reduce the sound levels within the level specified, personal hearing protection
must be used. Molded earplugs should be individually fitted by a professional.

Some earplugs are disposable, to be used one time and then thrown away. The
nondisposable type should be cleaned after each use for proper protection.

Earmuffs must make a perfect seal around the ear to be effective. Glasses, long
sideburns, long hair and facial movements, such as chewing may reduce protection. Special
equipment is available for use with glasses or beards.

Foot and Leg Protection

For protection of feet and legs from falling or rolling objects, sharp objects, molten metal,
hot surfaces, and wet slippery surfaces, workers should use appropriate foot guards, safety
shoes, boots and leggings.

Never wear open-toed footwear while working with hot metal or welding apparatus.

Safety Belts, Lifelines and Lanyards

Lifelines, safety belts, and lanyards are used only for safeguarding employees. Any
lifeline, safety belt, or lanyard are actually subjected to in-serving loading, as distinguished from
static load testing shall be immediately removed from service and shall not be used again for
employee safeguarding.

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 How Much Have You Learned?

Self-Check 2.2

Multiple Choices:

Directions: Read each statement carefully. Choose the answer that will best complete the
statement.

1.Safety belts were designed to safeguard workers _________.

A. by carrying heavy load
B. by holding hot metals

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 C. from noise exposure
D. from falling

2. Safety hats should be free from abrasions, cracks, or frayings and should not be
deliberately dropped or thrown because_______.
A. a space should be designed to protect.
B. ventilation should be drilled in them.
C. they will lose their protective quality.
D. their appearance and style should be modern.

3. Earmuffs and earplugs are effectively used___________. A. for engineering and

administrative control.
B. for workers to look fashionable.
C. to match the glasses and hair style of workers.
D. to avoid hearing damage.

4. The main purpose of wearing eye and face protection is to________. A. keep
clean and be in good condition.
B. be capable of being disinfected.
C. fit snugly without interference of eye movement.
D. provide adequate protection against hazards.

5. A responsible worker shows awareness about safety except

A. Awareness to the limited application of PPE
B. Awareness to the unlimited application of PPE
C. Person who wears PPE understands its necessity
D. Influence the attitudes of the workers about safety

Refer to the Answer Key. What is your score?

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 LEARNING OUTCOME 3

Identify s
afety and health requirements and policy

PERFORMANCE STAND ARD

S
 Safe handling of tools, equipment and materials is properly observed in
accordance with OHS requirements and industry/company policies.
 Safety label and tag of tools and equipment are strictly
followed.

What Do You Need To Know?

Read the Information Sheet 3.1 very well then find out how much you can
remember and how much you learned by doing -checkSelf
3.1.

Information She
et 3.1

Pre-use Inspection and Checking Procedures

INTRODUCTION

Safety and health inspection is a central part of most safety, health and environmental
protection programs, such practices a reliable way for identifying and eliminating conditions that
could contribute to accidents, illnesses, or environmental damages.

Safety inspection is a tool in the prevention of accident. If regular inspection of existing potentially
unsafe conditions is not done, accidents in the workplace are likely to happen.

Elements of Effective Safety and Health Inspection Programs

An effective safety and health inspection program requires the following:

1. Sound knowledge of the facility. Familiarity with the facilities of the establishment is an
effective tool in determining things are to be inspected and how often these things
should be inspected.

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 2. Knowledge of relevant standards, regulations and codes. The reference of all safety
and health rules and regulations of the company should always be the established
local legislations and codes. These standard regulations will be our guide in
assessing whether our workplace is safe or not.
3. Systematic inspection system. In occupational safety and health, time is very
important. An established inspection system will facilitate inspection activities and will
allow the designated safety inspector to improve the workplace based on identified
hazards as early as possible.
4. Method of reporting, evaluating and using the data. Evaluation of effectiveness of the
program is a must to determine whether a program is a success or a failure.
Inspection should be documented. Reports prepared and submitted and other safety
and health data are vital in evaluating the program.

Safety and Health Inspection Cycle

1. Purpose

The primary purpose of inspection is to detect potential hazards so they can be corrected
before an accident occurs. Inspection should be conducted in an organization to locate
and report existing and potential unsafe conditions or activities. It is important that every
potential hazard found in workplaces must be corrected to ensure that no one will be
injured , or one will be exposed to any diseases and that working environment will not be
contaminated by hazardous chemicals emitted in the process.

2. Inspection Priorities

Who will conduct the inspection?

a. Safety professionals. They spearhead the inspection activity

b. Company or facility management. They demonstrates commitment to maintain
a safe working environment.
c. First – line Supervisors or Foreman. Continually monitoring the workplace.
d. Employees. They inspect the workplace and any tools, equipment, and
machinery that will be used. Any defects that the employee is not authorized to
correct should be reported immediately to the supervisor.
e. Maintenance personnel. He is responsible for locating and correcting hazards.
f. Joint Safety and Health Committee. It conducts regular inspection as part of its
functions.

Items to be inspected are as follows;

a. Environmental factors
b. Hazardous supplies and materials
c. Production and related equipments
d. Power source equipment
e. Electrical equipment
f. Hand tools
g. Personal Protective Equipment
h. Personal service and first aid facilities
i. Fire protection and emergency response equipment
j. Walkways and roadways
k. Elevators, electric stairways and manlifts

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 l. Working surfaces
m. Materials handling equipment
n. Transport equipment
o. Warning and signaling devices
p. Containers
q. Storage facilities and area both indoor and outdoor
r. Structural openings
s. Building and structures
t. Miscellaneous

Conditions need to be inspected:

Unsafe conditions inspected should be described specifically and clearly. Usually,

conditions to look for can be indicated by such words as “jagged”, “exposed”, “broken”,
“frayed”, “leaking”, “rusted”, “corroded”, „missing”, “vibrating”, “loose”, or “slipping”.
Sometimes exact figures are needed, for example, the maximum pressure in a boiler or
the percent spread of a sling hook.

3. Schedule of Evaluation

Inspection can be classified as one of two types – continuous or interval inspection,

which should be discussed each using the key points such as the following:

a. Continuous Inspection

It involves noting an apparently or potentially hazardous conditions or unsafe

procedure that needs to be corrected it immediately or reported at once to initiate
corrective action. It is sometimes called informal inspection because it does not
conform to a set of schedule, plan, or checklist.

b. Interval Inspection

Planned inspections at specific intervals are what most people regard as “real”
safety and health inspections. They are deliberate ,and follow a systematic procedure
that permits examination of specific items or conditions. They interval inspections may
be periodic, intermittent, or general.

4. Conducting Inspection

In conducting an inspection, some of the general considerations are the following;

- Must not interrupt normal operations
- Review all accidents and previous inspection report made.
- Awareness of any potential hazards
- Wearing of Personal Protective Equipment
- Formulation of checklist

Reporting and Recording

Checklists serve as reminders of what to look for and as records of what have
been covered. They can be used to structure and guide inspection. They also allow
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 onthe-spot recording of all findings and comments before they are forgotten. In case an
inspection is interrupted, checklists provide a record of what has and what has not been
inspected. Otherwise, an inspection may miss items or conditions that should be
examined. Good checklists also help in follow-up work to make sure hazards have been
corrected or eliminated.
The format of a checklist should include columns to indicate either compliance or
date is taken action date. Space should also be provided to cite the specific violation, a
way to correct it, and a recommendation that the condition receives more or less
frequent attention. Whatever the format of the checklist, space should be provided for
the inspector‟s signature and the inspection date.

Inspection Report – Every inspection must be documented in a clearly written

inspection report furnished y the inspector. Without a complete and accurate report, the
inspection would be a little more than an interesting sightseeing tour. Inspection reports
are usually of three types:

1. Emergency – made without delay when a critical or catastrophic hazard is

probable.
2. Periodic – covers those unsatisfactory non-emergency conditions observed
during the planned periodic inspection. This report should be made within 24
hours of the inspection.
3. Summary – lists of all items of previous periodic reports for a given time.

Generally, inspection reports are sent to the head of the department or area where the
inspection was made. Copies are also given to executive management and the
manager to whom the department head reports.

5. Implementation

Upon implementation of the inspection report, make sure that recommendations

proposed by the inspector will be given priority depending on the hazards found in the
area.
In making recommendations, inspectors should be guided by four (4) rules:
1. Correct the cause whenever possible. If all the resources needed to correct
the cause are already available, improve the working condition.
2. Immediately correct everything possible. All possible causes of accident
should be corrected at once to prevent their recurrence. This will definitely be
done if all measures are in place.
3. Report conditions beyond one‟s authority and suggest solutions. Safety is
everybody‟s job. Anyone should be involved in the prevention of accident. If
you identify hazards in your place or work, report them at once to your
supervisor. Give recommendation to correct the situation.
4. Take intermediate action as needed. Time is an essence as far as safety is
concern. If unsafe condition was identified and corrective measure is at hand.
Improve it at once.

6. Monitoring

Monitoring is a management prerogative. Management must realize that employees

are keenly interested in the attention paid to correcting faulty conditions and hazardous
procedures. Recommendations approved and supported by management should become
part of the organization‟s philosophy and program. At regular intervals, supervisors
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 should report progress in complying with the recommendations to the safety department,
the company safety and health committee, or the person designated by management to
receive such information. Inspectors should periodically check to see what progress
toward corrective actions is being made. Unsafe conditions left uncorrected indicate a
breakdown in management communications and program applications.

Sometimes management will have to decide among the several courses of action.
Often these decisions will be based on cost effectiveness. For example, it may be
costeffective as well as practical to substitute a less toxic material that works as well to
the highly toxic substance presently in use. On the other hand, replacing a costly but
hazardous machine may have to wait until funds can be allocated. In this case, the
immediate alternative taken or proposed must be communicated to all persons involved.

How Much Have You Learned?

Self-Check 3.1

Multiple Choices:

Direction: Read and analyze the statement carefully. Choose the best answer and write the letter
only in your answer sheet.

1. A tool in the prevention of accident to locate and report existing and potential unsafe conditions
that, if left uncontrolled, have the capacity to cause accident in the workplace a. Safety tools
b. Safety inspection
c. Safety procedures
d. Safety equipments

2. Evaluation of effectiveness of the program is a must to determine whether a program is a success

or a failure.
a. Systematic inspection system
b. Sound knowledge of the facility
c. Method of reporting, evaluating, and using the data
d. Knowledge of relevant standards, regulations and codes

3. When to inspect tool rooms?

a. General inspection
b. Periodic inspection
c. Intermittent inspection
d. Continuous inspection

4. When conducting safety and health inspection, general consideration must be observed except
a. Duration of inspection
b. Awareness of potential hazards
c. Review of previous inspection report
d. Must not interrupt normal operation

5. An employee is authorized to practiced safety except

a. Repair defective tools
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 b. Report unsafe conditions
c. Identify and repair defective tools
d. Guards and warning signs are in place

Refer to the Answer Key. What is your score?

Congratulations! You did a great job! Rest and relax a while

then move on to the next lesson. Good luck!

REFERENCE
S
 Welding Technology
, Second Edition by
Gower A. Kennedy
 Welding Inspection Technology, Education Department, American welding
Society
 Welding Principles andication
Appl by Larry Jeffus and Harold V. Johnson

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 LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of this Lesson, you aretoexpected
do the following:

LO 1.identify
standard alphabet ofand
LO 2. interpret
lines;standard drawing symbols.

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 Definition of Terms

Arrow side- a weld symbol that is written above the reference line.
Both side- a weld symbol that is written above and below the reference line.
Concave- a curve inward (see contour symbol)
Convex- a curve outward (see contour symbol)
Drawing - illustrating objects using drawing instruments
Other side- a weld symbol that is written above the reference line
Reference Line- written horizontally forming an obtuse angle
Sketching- freehand drawing
Symbol - a figure or character used in place of a word or group of words.
Tail- is a part of an arrow symbol on a welding blue
Tolerance- the total amount of variation permitted for the design size of a part
Weld joints- refer to how the parts to be welded are assembled prior to welding
Weld symbol- indicates a require type of weld and supplemental implementation
Weld symbols-miniature drawing of the metal edge preparation prior to welding
- provide the means of placing complete welding information on drawing

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 LEARNING OUTCOME 1
Identify standard alphabet of lines

PERFORMANCE STANDARD
S

 Alphabet of lines are identified according to ISO (International Standard

Organization).

What Do You Already

Know?

Let us determine how much you already know about identifying standard alphabet
of lines. Take this test.

Pretest LO 1

Direction: Read each sentence carefully then identify the word referred to in each number.

1. Which is a thick solid line used to show the visible shape of the object. a. Hidden line
b. Center line
c. Extension line
d. Object line
e. Short break line

2. Which is a heavy irregular line drawn freehand that is used to show a short break to conserve
space on a drawing?
a. Hidden line
b. Center line
c. Extension line
d. Object line
e. Short break line

3. Which broken line is made up of a series of short and long clashes or alternately spaced, to show
the center of circles, arcs, and symmetrical objects?
a. Hidden line
b. Center line
c. Extension line
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 d. Object line
e. Short break line
4. Which broken line of medium thickness is used to show the edges and outline not visible to the
eye.
a. Hidden line
b. Center line
c. Extension line
d. Object line
e. Short break line

5. Which fine lines extend from the object with a slight break between and is used to show
dimensioning points.
a. Hidden line
b. Center line
c. Extension line
d. Object line
e. Short break line

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 What Do You Need To Know?

Read the Information Sheet 1.1

very well then find out how much you can
remember and how m uch you learned by doing Self-check 1.1.

t 1.1
Information Shee

Alphabet of Lines

Lines are the bases of all drawing. They are used even from simple drawings to the
difficult ones. Practice, exercise and correct use of techniques in the making of lines will give
student experience in technical sketching. Moreover, constant practice will help students develop
skills in making lines and use of pencils. It should be remembered that the basic requirement for
line construction is clarity of line produced.

In practice, the kind of line produced, depends on the hardness of the pencil. For drawing
using pencil, the medium and light lines are more prepared.

There are conventional lines used in drawing. These lines are called alphabet of line and
each line serves a particular purpose. These lines may either be drawn freehand or they may be
drawn mechanically.

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 There are several different types of lines used on a print and each has different meaning.
To be able to interpret a print, the reader should have knowledge of these lines. These lines are
called alphabet of lines.

1. Object Line. Thick solid line used to show the visible shape of the object.

___________________________

2. Hidden Line. Broken line of medium thickness and used to show the edges and outlines
not visible to the eye.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ----

3. Center Line. Fine, broken line made up of a series of short and long dashes alternately
spaced. To show the center of circles, arcs, and symmetrical objects and to aid in
dimensioning the parts of the object.

__ _____ __ _____ __ ______ __

4. Extension Line. Fine lines that extend from the object with a slight break between and it
is used to show dimensioning points.

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 5. Dimension Line. Lines used to indicate the measurement of objects. It consists of
three parts: arrowheads, fine line, and number or measurement. The fine lines
have the same thickness or weight as the projection line. The arrowheads are
short heavy strokes (called flares) placed at the extremities of this fine line. The
shape of an arrowhead is like the point of an ordinary pen. The number or figure is
usually positioned at the middle of the fine line and its axis is perpendicular to it.

6. Leader Line. Fine, straight line with an arrowhead or round solid dot at one end and
usually drawn at an angle. Points directly to a surface for the purpose of dimensioning or
adding a note. A dot may be used at the end of the straight line where reference is made
to a surface area.

Cutting Plane Line. A thick broken line made up of a series of one long and two short dashes
alternately spaced. The arrowheads are placed at right angles to the cutting plane line. The
purpose of this line is to indicate where an imaginary cut is made through the object. The arrow
points in the direction in which the section should be viewed. Letters next to the arrowheads
identify the section in cases where more than one section is shown on the drawing. These lines
are oriented vertically, horizontally, or at the actual angle at which the part is drawn.

7. Section Lines. Series of fine lines-solid or solid and broken-arranged in specific patterns.
They may be shown either straight or curved. When shown straight, they are usually
drawn at a 450 angle. It is used to indicate the imaginary cut surface referred to by the
cutting plane line. To represent various kinds of materials.

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 8. Chain Line. Heavy, broken line made up of a series of long and short dashes alternately
spaced. It is used to indicate the location and extent of a surface.

__________ ____ __________

9. Short Break Line. Heavy, irregular line drawn freehand used to show a short break to
conserve space on a drawing.

10. Long Break Line. Ruled, light line with freehand zigzags used to show a long break to
conserve space on a drawing.

11. Phantom Line. Light, broken line made up of a series of long and two short dashes used
to show alternate positions of a part; to show relationship of existing part to new part; and
to show machined surfaces.

__________ __ __ ________ __ __ __________

How Much Have You Learned?

Self-Check 1.1

Multiple Choices:

Direction: Identify what is referred to in the statement, then write only the letter of your
answer on a separate sheet.

1. Fine lines with arrowheads usually touch the extension lines and show distance
given by the dimensions.
a. Hidden Lines c. Extension Lines
b. Dimension Lines d. Cutting Plane Lines
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 2. The purpose of this line is to indicate where an imaginary cut is made through the
object.
a. Hidden Lines c. Extension Lines
b. Dimension Lines d. Cutting Plane Lines

3. Series of fine lines-solid or solid and broken arranged in specific patterns used to
represent various kinds of materials.
a. Chain Line c. Section Line
b. Break Line d. Phantom line

4. Fine lines that extend from the object with a slight break between and it is used to
show dimensioning points.
a. Chain Line c. Section Line
b. Object Line d. Extension Line

5. Used to show the visible shape of the object.

a. Chain Line c. Section Line
b. Object Line d. Extension Line

Refer to the Answer Key. What is your score?

LEARNING OUTCOME 2
Interpret standard drawings and symbols

PERFORMANCE S

Welding joints and symbols are interpreted according to drawing standard.

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 What Do You Already Know?

Let us determine how much you already know about interpreting standard
drawings and symbols. Take this test.

Pretest LO 2

Direction: Match column A with column B then write the letter of your answer.

Column A Column B
1. A- Weld all
Round

2. B- Single V Butt

3. C- Fillet

4. D- Double V Butt

5. E- Bead

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 What Do You Need To Know?

Read the Information Sheet 2.1

very well then find out how much you can
remember and how m uch you learned by doing Self-check 2.1.

Information Sheet 2.1

Welding Symbol

Location of Elements: The elements of a welding symbol have standard locations with respect
to each other.

Location Significance of Arrow: The arrow element in a welding symbol in conjunction with the
reference line determines the arrow side and other side of a weld.

The symbol depicting an arrow side weld is always placed below the reference line. The arrow
side is always closest to the reader when viewed from the bottom of the drawing. The weld
symbol depicting other side weld is placed above the reference line, away from the reader.
Welds on both sides of a joint are shown by placing weld symbols on both sides of the reference
line.

Some weld symbols have no arrow or other side significance. However, supplementary symbols
used in conjunction with these weld symbols may have such significance. For example, welding
symbols for resistance spot and seam welding have no side significance, but GTAW, EBW, or
other spot and seam welds may have arrow and other side.

References: When a specification, process, test, or other references are needed to clarify a
welding symbol, the reference is placed in a tail on the welding symbol. The letters complete joint
penetration (CJP) may be used in the tail of the arrow to indicate that a complete joint
penetration groove weld is required, regardless of the type of weld or joint preparation. The tail
may be omitted when no specification, process, or other reference is required with a welding
symbol.

Dimensions: Dimensions of a weld are shown on the same side of the reference line as the
weld symbol. The size of the weld is shown to the left of the weld symbol, and the length of the
weld is placed on the right. If a length is not given, the weld symbol applies to that portion of the
joint between abrupt changes in the direction of welding or between specified dimension lines. If
a weld symbol is shown on each side of the reference line, dimensions are required to be given
for each weld even though both welds are identical.

Either US Customary or SI units may be used when specifying dimensions. However, only one
of the two should be used for a product or project.

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 If a weld in a joint is to be intermittent, the length of the increments and the pitch (centerto-
center spacing) are placed to the right of the weld symbol.

The term weld symbol and welding symbol have different meanings. A weld symbol indicates the
required type of weld. The welding symbol includes the weld symbol and supplementary
information. A complete welding symbol consists of the following elements:

• Reference line
• Arrow
• Basic weld symbol
• Dimensions and other data
• Supplementary symbol
• Finish symbol
• Tail
 Specification, process and other references

F – Finish Symbol
A – Groove Angle: included angle of countersink for plug welds R
– Root Opening; depth of filling for plug and slot welds.
S – Depth of Bevel: size or strength for certain welds
E – Groove Weld Size
L – Length of Weld
P – Pitch of Weld: center-to-center spacing
T – Tail of Weld: specification, process of other reference (omitted when reference is not
used
N – Number of Spot, Stud, or Projection Welds

- Field Weld
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 - Weld All Around

- Contour Symbol
In your welding work, you may be required to work from these drawings; therefore
you should understand the use and meaning of these symbols.

MEANING & USE OF SYMBOLS

An arc welding symbol consists of the main four parts

1. A reference line
2. An arrow.
3. A basic welding symbol
4. A tail

The basic symbol indicates the type of weld.

(Butt, fillet, etc.)

1. The reference line is a line connected to the arrow. The position of the basic symbol
above or beneath this line determines the location of the weld. The reference line is
always drawn parallel to the bottom edge of the drawing, or to the base line of a
particular view.

2. The arrow indicates the position of the weld; it is drawn at an angle from the end of
the reference line to one side of the joint. This side is called the „arrow side of the
joint‟. The opposite side is called the other side of the joint.

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 Arrow Location

Welds on the „arrow side of the joint‟ are shown by inverting the weld symbol and placing
it beneath the reference line.

Symbol Indicating Fillet Weld At Arrow Side of Joint

1. Welds on the „other side of the joint‟ are shown by

placing the symbols above the reference line.

Symbol indicating fillet welds on the other side of joint.

2. Welds on both sides of the joint are shown by placing

the weld symbol above and below the reference line.

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 Fillet weld both sides of the joint

3. Basic weld symbols describe the type of weld to be made. This symbol is a
miniature drawing of the metal‟s edge preparation prior to welding. The basic weld
symbol is only part of the entire AWS welding symbol.

Form of Weld Weld Symbol Sectional Representation

Bead

Fillet

Square Butt

Single V Butt

Single Bevel Butt

Single U Butt

Single J Butt

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 Double V Butt

Double U Butt

Plug and Slot

Stud

Surfacing

4. The tail is added to the symbol only when special notes are required. A number or
letter code used inside the tail direct the welder to special notes located elsewhere on
the drawing. These notes may specify the heat treatment, welding process used, or
other information not given on the welding symbol.

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 How Much Have You Learned?

Self-Check 2.1

I. Multiple Choice:

Direction: Read and analyze the statement carefully. Choose the best answer and write
the letter only in your answer sheet.

1.This is information used as a guide by the welder in constructing or assembling metal

products.
a. Drawings c. Weld Symbols
b. Sketches d. Welding Symbols

2.Parts of the welding symbol used to indicate position of the weld.

a. Reference Line c. Arrow
b. Weld Symbol d. Tail

3.The symbol triangle attached to the reference line indicates the type of weld.
a. Bead c. Square Butt Weld
b. Fillet d. Single V Butt Weld

4.When special notes are required for the welder to be informed, part of the welding
symbol is indicated.
a. Reference Line c. Arrow
b. Weld Symbol d. Tail

5. This symbol is a miniature drawing of the metal‟s edge preparation prior to welding.
a. Reference Line c. Arrow
b. Weld Symbol d. T

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 Refer to the Answer Key. What is your score?

Read the Information Sheet 2.2

very well then find out how much you can
remember and how m uch you learned by doing Self-check 2.2.

Information Sheet 2.2

Supplementary Symbols

Supplementary symbols can be placed above or below the basic symbol, or at the
intersection of the reference line and the arrow. Dimensions and reference to specifications,
or welding procedures may also be added.

1. Weld all around is a circle drawn on the welding symbol, indicating that the described weld
is to be made all around the part.

2. Field weld symbol is a symbol added to the basic AWS welding symbol to indicate that a
weld is to be made at the job site (“ in the field”), rather than in a fabricating shop.

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 3. Melt through is a complete joint penetration for a joint welded from one side and visible
root reinforcement is produced.
\

4. Backing symbol is an open rectangular box used in combination with a groove weld
symbol located on the reference line indicating that locating materials is required on the
opposite side control penetration.

5. Spacer symbol is an open box that intersects the reference line, indicating that a spacer is
placed between joint.

Contour and Finish Symbol

1. Flush contour symbol is located on the same side as the symbol and indicates the weld
should be approximately a flat plane with the surface.

2. Convex contour symbol is located on the side as the symbol and indicates that the weld
should be raised or convex shape.

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 3. Concave contour symbol is located on the same side as the symbol indicates that the
weld should be concave shape.

4. If the contour requires finishing, a finishing symbol will be sued in conjunction with the
contour symbol, a letter G indicate grinding, C indicate shipping, M indicate machining,
and U indicate unspecified which local method should be used.

How Much Have You Learned?

Self-Check 2.2

Multiple Choice:

Direction: Read and analyze the statement carefully. Choose the best answer and write the
letter only in your answer sheet.

1. This symbol indicating that the joint/welds cannot be made in the shop but rather it
will be made on site.
a. Weld all around c. melt through
b. Field weld symbol d. spacer

2. Weld all around symbol is mostly applied on welded joints like

a. Pipe welded to similar diameter of pipe
b. Plate welded to plate with the same thickness
c. Pipe welded to plate
d. All of the above
3.This symbol is required to control the penetration on the opposite side of the joint.
a. Melt through c. Backing symbol
b. Finish symbol d. Spacer

4.What finish symbol should be included when it requires 2-3 mm weld reinforcement above
the surface of the base metal?
a. finishing symbol c. convex contour symbol
b. flush contour symbol d. concave contour symbol

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 5.What should be included in the welding symbol when the welded joint requires grinding?
a. finishing symbol c. convex contour symbol
b. flush contour symbol d. concave contour symbol

Refer to the Answer Key. What is your score?

Congratulations! You did a great job! Rest and relax a while

then move on to the next lesson. Good luck!

REFERENCE
S

 Welding Technology
, Second Edition by
Gower A. Kennedy

 Welding Inspection Technology, Education Department, American welding

Society

 Welding Principle
s and Applications : Larry Jeffus and Harold V. Johnson

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 Answer Keys

LESSON 1

Pretest LO 1

1. C 6. A
2. F 7. D
3. D 8. B
4. B
5. E

Self-Check 1.1

1. F 9. D
2. N 10. M
3. G 11. I
4. L 12. E
5. C 13. B
6. O 14. A
7. K 15. J
8. H

Self-Check 1.2

1. A
2. C
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 3. C 4. B
5. B

Self-Check 2.1

1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Yes
4. Yes
5. Yes
6. Yes
7. Yes
8. Yes
9. Yes
10.Yes

Pretest LO 3

1. A 3. C 5. B

2. C 4. B

Self-Check 3.1

1. B
2. A
3. B
4. D
5. B
6. B
7. C

LESSON 2

Pretest LO 1

1. T 2.
F
3. F
4. T
5. F

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 Self-Check 1.1

I.
1. 7, 2, 5
2. Tens
3. Thousands
4. 5
5. 8

II.
6. 978
7. 879
8. 914
9. 603

Self-Check 1.2

1. 122
2. 624
3. 162
4. 178
5. 257

Self-Check 1.3

1. 3,185
2. 19,252
3. 15/64
4. 6/5 or 1 & 1/5
5. 4.125

Self-Check 1.4

1. 56
2. 9
3. 7
4. 25
5. 2/12 or 1/6

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 Activity Sheet Sheet 1.1

A.
70 + 50 = 120

- + -
50 - 20 = 30

= = =
20 + 70 = 90

B.
1. B 6. A
2. D 7. H
3. E 8. C
4. J 9. G
5. I 10. F

Pretest LO 2

1. 196.85 Inches 6. Thousandth

2. 1.14 Feet 7. Hundredth

3. 5.49 Meters 8. Tenth

4. 508 Millimeters 9. Millionth

5. 2 Yards 10. Ten

Self-Check 2.1

1. 4 cm
2. 1 cm
3. 1 ½ cm
4. ¾ in
5. ½ in
6. 1 in
7. 7 mm
8. 5 mm
9. 3 mm
10. 2 cm

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 Self-Check 2.2

I. 1.25 cm
2.900 mm
3.900 cm
4.1.82 m
5.150 mm

II.
6.1.28 in
7..5 ft.
8.13.12 ft
9..07 yds
10.358.33 in

Pretest LO 3

1. Ratio 6. Square or Rectangle (Area)

2. Proportion 7. Triangle

3. Extremes 8. Circle
4. Area 9. Square or Rectangle (Volume)

5. Volume 10. Cylinder

Self-Check 3.1
Self-Check 3.1

I.
1. 1:6
2. 3 : 20
3. 1:5
4. 3 : 10
5. 3 : 20

II.
6. x = 12
7. x=5
8. x=6
9. x=4
10. x = 12

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 Self-Check 3.2

1. 490.87 Sq. Inches

2. 320 Sq.Feet

3. 90 Sq. Inches

4. 395 Cubic Feet

5. 1,760 Sq. Feet

LESSON 3

Pretest LO 1

Self-Check 1.1

1. B
2. D
3. A
4. B
5. C

Self-Check 1.2

1. A
2. C
3. B
4. B
5. A

Self-Check 1.2

1. D
2. C
3. D
4. A
5. B

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 Pretest LO 2

Self-Check 1.1

1. Helmet
2. Leather jacket
3. Welding gloves 4. Leader apron
5 . Leggings

Self-Check 2.2

1. D
2. B
3. A
4. D
5. A

Self-Check 3.1

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. A
5. D

LESSON 4
Pretest LO 1

1. D 2.
E
3. B
4. A
5. C

Self-Check 1.1

1. B
2. A
3. C
4. D
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 5. B

Pretest LO 2

1. D
2. A
3. E
4. B
5. C

Self-Check 2.1

1. A
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. B

Self-Check 2.2

1. B
2. A
3. C
4. C
5. A

Acknowledgement
This Learning Module was developed for the Exploratory Courses in Technology and
Livelihood Education, Grades 7 and 8 of the K to 12 Curriculum with the assistance of the
following persons:

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 This Learning Module on Shielded Metal Arc Work was developed by the following
personnel:

MODULE WRITERS

REYNALDO G. CASTILLO LINO SANTELICES

HEAD TEACHER VI
AFGBMTS
Lias, Marilao, Bulacan
REVIEWERS
GIL P. CASUGA REYNALDO S. DANTES
Chief TESD Specialist Senior TESD Specialist

BERNADETTE S. AUDIJE MARIA A. ROQUE

Senior TESD Specialist Senior TESD Specialist
AIDA T. GALURA VICTORIO N. MEDRANO
VSA II, ACNTS Principal IV, SPRCNHS

PARALUMAN R. GIRON, Ed.D. BRENDA B. CORPUZ, Ph.D.

Chair, Sub-TWG on K to 10 TA for K to 12 Curriculum

OFELIA O. FLOJO RODERICK AGUIRRE, Ph.D.

Retired Assistant Chief, EED, Region IV-A

BEATRIZ A. ADRIANO DOMINGA CAROLINA F. CHAVEZ

Principal IV, ERVHS Principal II, MBHS

DOCUMENTORS / SECRETARIAT
PRISCILLA E. ONG FREDERICK G. DEL ROSARIO
K to 12 Secretariat Head Teacher III, BNAHS

EMMANUEL V. DIONISIO LYMWEL P. LOPEZ

Head Teacher III, AFGBMTS Teacher I, AFGBMTS

DANTE D. VERMON JR. CHERLYN F. DE LUNA Teacher

Teacher I, AFGBMTS I, AFGBMTS

JOANNA LISA C. CARPIO ROMANO T. LOPEZ

Teacher I, BNAHS Teacher I, BNAHS

Dir. IMELDA B. TAGANAS

Executive Director, Qualifications Standards Office
K to 12 Learning Area Team Convenor, TLE/TVE

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