Maintain tools and equipment

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Maintain tools and equipment

This unit covers the tools and equipment, that are used on a regular basis within a florist shop/ floral studio. What is the tool/equipment ? What is it used for ? OHS/WHSissues that you need to be

aware of when using the item? Handling and storage requirements.

Key points for Maintenance of Floristry Equipment

• Maintain Tools and Identify when equipment requires maintenance.

Regularly check all equipment Recognise and report unsafe equipment Identify and be aware of scheduled maintenance Be aware of manufacturers instructions Use safety equipment and guards as instructed Report all equipment issues with supervisors Use organisations appropriate documentation as supplied

Key points for Maintenance of Floristry Equipment

• Store tools and equipment Choose Correct conditions to store tools Store in an appropriate safe location in accordance to the correct

conditions Store safely when transporting

• Consider the environment when cleaning equipment.

Contaminants into waterways Wastage of water Recycling

Red and white Floristry scissors

• Used for cutting through standard size stems of plant and flower material – most used tool

• OHS issues – cutting/ slicing hands & cutting large stems such as native/ damage leading to RSI

• Wipe tools dry with a rag or towel, or let them dry before storing them away.

• Lubricating Oil: Such as boiled linseed oil, Tung oil, lamp oil, or cooking oil, WD40

• When sharpening a fine metal file and a sharpening stone can be used to hone edges.

Drill

• A drill is a tool fitted with a cutting tool attachment or driving tool attachment, usually a drill bit or driver bit, used for drilling holes in various materials or fastening various materials together with the use of fasteners.

• OHS/WHS issues - The drill bit has very sharp cutting edges so take care when handling, wear safety glasses to protect your eyes

• Little maintenance required, leads and plugs need to be checked for damage, wipe tools dry with a rag or towel, or let them dry before storing them away

Needle nose pliers

• Gripping tool consisting of two hinged arms with usually serrated jaws that close on the work piece.

• OHS/WHS issues – Wear safety glasses or goggles, where there is a hazard from flying particles, pieces of wire, etc.

• Storage – stored away in toolbox • Wipe tools dry with a rag or towel, or let them dry

before storing them away

Pliers • Gripping tool consisting of two hinged arms

with usually serrated jaws that close on the work piece.

• OHS issues – cut / crush fingers • Storage – stored away in toolbox Wipe tools

dry with a rag or towel, or let them dry before storing them away

• Pliers should be coated with light oil when they are not in use.

• They should be stored in a toolbox or a dry place

Wire cutters • Wire cutters use pressure to make clean

cuts in wires, most wire cutters are hand-held tools similar to pliers.

• OHS issues – Wear safety glasses or goggles, where there is a hazard from flying particles, pieces of wire.

• Storage – stored away in toolbox, wipe tools dry with a rag or towel, or let them dry before storing them away

• Wire cutters should be coated with light oil when they are not in use. They should be stored in a toolbox or a dry place

Knife • A knife (plural knives) is a cutting tool

with an exposed cutting edge or blade, hand-held or otherwise, with or without a handle.

• Used for cutting through standard size stems of plant and flower material, floral foam

• OHS issues – damage to hands, arms • Handling - hold correctly, make sure the

knife is sharp, • Slice away from your hand and keep

your fingers clear of the blade. • Wipe tools dry with a rag or towel, or let

them dry before storing them away • A sharpening stone or steel can be used

to sharpen edges.

Budding Knife • Specifications Budding Knives, gift knife,

garden knife • Material: stainless steel blade ,plastic

handle • size:165mm • They are available in Left and right

handed models • Sharpened on one side only • Added safety • Must be sharp

Hammer • An instrument for driving in nails and beating metals,

consisting of a head, usually of steel or iron, fixed to a handle

• OHS/ WHS issues – Hit/ bash hands and or fingers • Storage if in car when driving should be stored so

that can’t fly around under braking • Don’t strike a hardened steel surface with a steel

hammer, flying metal chips can injure you or a bystander.

• Never use a hammer with a loose or broken handle. The hammer head could come flying off while in use, always replace the handle if it’s loose or cracked.

• Wipe tools dry with a rag or towel, or let them dry before storing them away

Bull nose Pliers • A gripping or cutting tool consisting of two

hinged arms with usually serrated jaws that close, some are used for twisting wires, and others are designed to be used for a combination of tasks including cutting wire.

• OHS/WHS issues – Wear safety glasses or goggles, where there is a hazard from flying particles, pieces of wire, etc.

• Storage – stored away in toolbox, wipe tools dry with a rag or towel, or let them dry before storing them away

• Pliers should be coated with light oil when they are not in use. They should be stored in a toolbox or a dry place

Saw

• Hand saws are also known as "panel saws", they are used to cut through pieces of wood, bamboo, logs, branches.

• OHS/WHS issues – cutting/ slicing hands • Handling - hold correctly, make sure the saw is

sharp, Slice away from your body and keep your fingers clear of the blade.

• Cleaning/maintenance - Wipe tools dry with a rag or towel, or let them dry before storing them away

• A sharpening stone can be used to sharpen edges

Secateurs • Small pruning shears with a spring that holds

the handles open and a single blade that closes against a flat surface.

• Used for cutting through standard to medium size stems of plant and flower material

• OHS issues – cut, slice or crush hands or fingers. Safety glasses or goggles can be worn where there is a hazard from flying particles

• Secateurs should be coated with light oil when they are not in use. They should be stored in a toolbox or a dry place

• Fine metal file and a sharpening stone can be used to sharpen edges, Click here to see how

• Click here to view videos on cleaning and maintenance of Secateurs

Step ladder

• Step ladder is a portable ladder designed with a supporting frame, and often has a handle which projects from the top, and they come in a range of sizes.

• OHS - Open the stepladder spreaders and shelf fully.

• Check stability. Ensure that all ladder feet are on a firm, level and non-slippery surface.

• Place a step ladder at right angles to the work, with either the front or back of the steps facing the work.

• Little maintenance - wipe ladder dry with a rag or towel, or let dry before storing them away

Hot Glue Gun

Hot Glue Gun • Inspect the glue gun for

cracks in the handle and body. Make sure there isn't old glue clogging the nozzle. If you find any type of damage to the glue gun or to the cord, do not use it!

Hot Glue Gun

• Take the plug and insert it into an electrical outlet or wall socket

Hot Glue Gun • Place the glue gun on a

secure surface such as a table. Place a sheet of paper underneath it to protect the surface area. Place a piece of aluminum foil under the nozzle of the glue gun to catch the over-flow of glue that will run out of the nozzle. Be sure to keep your glue gun away from open flames

Hot Glue Gun • Insert glue stick into

the back of the glue gun. If there is already a glue stick in the glue gun, wait until the glue gun warms up and then gently squeeze the trigger.

Hot Glue Gun

• Once the glue gun has been plugged in for a few minutes, gently squeeze the trigger to see if the glue is hot enough to flow out of the nozzle.

Hot Glue Gun • Have all of your materials

ready when starting a project. Try gluing a shape (heart) from paper to a piece of card stock. Put a small amount of glue on the back of the heart and place the heart on the card stock and press firmly.

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