1. Maintain tools and equipment
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2. 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.
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.

3. 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
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

4. 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
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

5. 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.
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.

6. 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
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

7. 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
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

8. 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
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

9. 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
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

10. 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.
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.
Storage in tool box in something like a tooth brush holder so you don’t cut your self when reaching in you tool box

11. 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

12. 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
An instrument for driving in nails and beating metals, consisting of a head, usually of steel or iron, fixed to a handle
OHS issues – Hit/ bash hands and or fingers
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

13. 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
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

14. 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
Hand saws are also known as "panel saws", they are used to cut through pieces of wood, bamboo, logs, branches.
OHS 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

15. 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
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

16. 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

17. Hot Glue Gun

18. 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!

19. Hot Glue Gun
Take the plug and insert it into an electrical outlet or wall socket

20. 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

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. References http://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Glue-Gun