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9/11, , Agricultural Crop, Production NC I, Quarter 3 – Module 4/Week 6, Perform Pruning Following, Safety Procedures According to, OSHS and PNS: PAES 101

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Agricultural Crop Production NC I, Quarter 3 – Module 4/Week 6: Perform pruning following safety procedures according, to OSHS and PNS: PAES 101, First Edition, 2020, Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in any work of, the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government agency or office, wherein the work is created shall be necessary for the exploitation of such work for a profit., Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the payment of, royalties., Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand names,, trademarks, etc.) included in this module are owned by their respective copyright holders., Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to use these materials from their, respective copyright owners. The publisher and authors do not represent nor claim ownership, over them., Published by the Department of Education – Region XI, Regional Director: Evelyn R. Fetalvero, Assistant Regional Director: Maria Ines C. Asuncion, Development Team of the Module, Writers: Jadel A. Tenaja, Editors: Frieny Alagasi, Reviewers: Cosette C. Navales, Illustrator: None, Layout Artist: None, Template Developer: Neil Edward D. Diaz, Management Team: Reynaldo M. Guillena, Jinky B. Firman, Marilyn V. Deduyo, Alma C. Cifra, Aris B. Juanillo, Marcelo O. Roco, , Printed in the Philippines by ________________________, Department of Education – Department of Education Region XI, Office Address:, Telefax:, E-mail Address:, , Deped Davao City Division E. Quirino Ave., Davao del Sur, Philippines, (082) 3340100, [email protected]

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9/11, Agricultural Crop, Production NC I, Quarter 3 – Module 4/Week 6:, Perform Pruning Following, Safety Procedures According to, OSHS and PNS: PAES 101, , 1

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Introductory Message, For the facilitator:, As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to, use this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress, while allowing them to manage their learning at home. Furthermore,, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do the, tasks included in the module., , For the learner:, As a learner, you must learn to become responsible for your, learning. Take time to read, understand, and perform the different, activities in the module., As you go through the different activities of this module be, reminded of the following:, 1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any, part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the, exercises., 2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other, activities., 3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task., 4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking, your answers., 5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next., 6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are done., If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this, module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always, bear in mind that you are not alone. We hope that through this material,, you will experience meaningful learning and gain a deep understanding, of the relevant competencies. You can do it!, , 2

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Let Us Learn, This module covers the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of students, required to apply fertilizer based on crop requirements following safety procedures, according to OSHS and PNS. It focused on learning the ability to prepare materials,, tools, and equipment for nursery work, hygiene, and quality control., This module was anchored on the following Learning Competencies in the Most, Essential Competencies (MELCs) in TLE Agriculture and Fishery Arts sector,, Agricultural Crop Production NC I., a. Apply pest control measure according to specific pest control measure, and OHS procedures, b. Apply fertilizer based on crop requirements following safety procedures, according to OSHS, c. Water crops following the prescribed method and schedule, d. Perform pruning following safety procedures according to OSHS and, PNS: PAES 101, e. Perform physical growth-enhancing practices based on crop requirement, W7, After going through this learning material, you are expected to:, a. Name different pruning tools;, b. Identify the function of different pruning tools;, c. Discuss the importance of performing pruning to plants;, d. Appreciate the value of pruning plants., , 3

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Let Us Try, Hello Learner! Let us find out how much you already know about pruning the plants., Read and understand the questions below. Choose the letter of the best answer and, write it on your answer sheet., 1. To protect your hands from the plant material and sharp cutting edges, what, will you need?, a. finger cots, c. rubber gloves, b. cotton gloves, d. leather gloves, 2. Which term defines as the act of trimming leaves, branches, and dead matter, from plants?, a. thinning, c. raising, b. trimming, d. pruning, 3. What tool do you need if your work requires you to shape plants?, a. pruning saw, c. pruning knife, b. pruning shear, d. hedge shear, 4. What tool will you use If your teacher asks you to remove branches that are, greater than 50mm?, a. pruning saw, c. pruning knife, b. pruning shear, d. hedge shear, 5. What safety precautions should you observed, if you use a ladder in pruning?, a. step above the top two rungs, c. set ladder on uneven surfaces, b. stand on top two rungs, d. mount ladders from the center, 6. You are task to improve the look of large wounds which could help the healing, process of the plants, what tool should you use to perform the task?, a. pruning saw, c. pruning knife, b. pruning shear, d. hedge shear, 7. Why is pruning important?, a. to maintain plant growth, c. to train the plants, b. to restrict plant growth, d. all of the above, 8. Which tool is used for deadheading and cutting of branches up to 20mm in, diameter?, a. hedges, c. handsaw, b. loppers, d. secateurs, 9. Maintenance of tools is important, which of the following can be done to, maintain tools?, a. keep them oiled, c. store in a dry place, b. keep any bits’ sharp, d. all of the above, 10. What safety rules to follow when using saws?, a. inspect material before cutting, c. make sure the blade is shaped, b. wear goggles or a face shield, d. All of the above, , 4

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Let Us Study, , Perform Pruning Following Safety, Procedures According to OSHS, and PNS: PAES 101, Before we proceed further, let us do first the activity below. This activity will only, Check your prior knowledge about the topic and things that you wanted to know as, we go through the module., So, are you ready? Let’s begin!, Direction: Copy and connect all the black dots from the lowest to the highest number., Color the picture. Please do this activity on your answer sheet., Questions?, , 1. What garden tools form after you connect all the dots?, 2. What do you think are the uses of these tools on plants?, , 5

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What is the Pruning of Plants?, Pruning is defined as the act of trimming leaves, branches, and dead matter from, plants. Pruning also plays into the overall health of a plant. You certainly want to, maintain the well-being of your plants, train them to grow properly, improve quality,, and even restrict their growth in some cases., Pruning plants can enhance the aesthetic and longevity of your landscape. This, frequently avoided task could save your plants from both insects and disease as well., To prune, you’re strategically removing branches, roots, buds, etc. These elements, might be diseased, infested with insects or other pests, or lacking sunlight during, the shorter days, , Pruning is also essential to a plant’s growth. Pruning and trimming improve plant, health, making it stronger and sturdier. It’s all about the long term. Sure, you won’t, see immediate results, but plants are about patience anyway., Reasons for Pruning, • to train the plant, • to maintain plant health, • to improve the quality of flowers, fruit, foliage or stems, • to restrict growth, Types of Tree Pruning, Consider the advantages and importance of tree pruning. It’s a huge endeavor you’re, more than likely researching seriously because it can be super complicated and, dangerous., 1. Thinning – This type involves removing branches at the base, alongside the, trunk, or stalk., 2. Raising – This is all about creating headspace for entries, walkways, cars,, and people. Low-hanging branches are trimmed., , 6

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3. Topping – This process is a huge undertaking. Most branches are being, removed, all the way down to the trunk. This method is employed when you, need your trees to grow in very particular ways., 4. Reduction – Here, you’re trimming back the tree’s overall volume. You do this, to create more space for structures like power poles and lines., Tools used to do the pruning, 1. Secateurs. These tools are used for deadheading and cutting branches up to 20, mm in diameter. Good quality heavy-duty scissors can be used for smaller twigs, and branches., , http://bit.ly/3oh6XvI, Secateurs and scissors are the most popular pruning tools, 2. Long-handled pruners. These tools are used for cutting off larger branches, say, up to 40mm, you will need a pair of long-handled pruners, sometimes called, loppers. Even when the material you are cutting is not particularly thick it will, save you unnecessary reaching and stretching. Long-handled pruners are used, for cutting back, sucker removal, and thinning., , http://bit.ly/3oh6XvI, Two different types of long-handled loppers, 3. Aerial pruners. These tools are used to remove branches that are higher than, you can reach. these are also called extension or pole pruners. These are used, for cutting back and thinning., , 7

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http://bit.ly/3o, h6Xv I, 4. Handsaws. These tools are used to remove branches that are greater than 50, mm. There are two main types of hand saw used; these are the bow saw and the, pruning saw., , http://bit.ly/3oh6Xv, 5. Hedge Shears. These tools are used to shape plants or trim hedges. These are, designed to cut or prune branches up to 1 cm in diameter. There are two basic, types of hedge shear; one has a straight cutting blade while the other has a wavy, (serrated) blade. The wavy type is designed to hold and prevent larger branches, from slipping out of the blades. They can be purchased as either long or shorthandled models., , Curved pruning shears, , Serrated pruning shears, , http://bit.ly/3oh6Xv, 6. Pruning knife. This is used to give your pruning task professional look knives, to trim and bevel the edges of your pruning cut. This is done to improve the look, of large wounds and help in the healing process. You could also use your knife, to take off developing unwanted lateral growth., , 8

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http://bit.ly/3opMLbg, Your pruning knife is just that - a pruning knife - and should not be used for any, other purpose. You should keep your knife clean, sharp, and well oiled. When not in, use store the knife, in the original sheath, in a dry sheltered environment., To prolong the working life of your pruning tools, they should be kept sharp and well, oiled. All nuts, bolts, and cutting blades should be checked regularly for wear or, damage and replaced if needed. Always clean your tools immediately after use and, store them in a dry sheltered environment., Pruning Safety Precautions, • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including safety glasses with, side shields, a hard hat, gloves, a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, boots, and, sunscreen., • Never prune trees or branches within 10 feet of power lines. Contact your local, utility company to secure appropriately qualified tree trimming services., • Maintain a safe working distance from other people when using pruning tools, or equipment., • Carefully inspect the work area to locate any signs of bees, wasps, or other, potential animal hazards., • Do not attempt to cut branches bigger than the pruning tool was designed to, cut., • Before cutting, always know the location of your hands and fingers., • Do not purposefully drop pruning tools from ladders., • Always carry pruning tools with the sharp end pointed down., • Before dropping a branch, an audible warning such as “timber” should be, given., • Take frequent breaks when performing repetitive tasks. Do not overtire, yourself., • Be aware of the weather conditions and drink adequate fluids to prevent heat, illness., • Never use electric pruning tools or equipment when it is raining or in wet, conditions., • If a ladder is used for pruning, then basic rules for ladder safety should be, followed such as: always set the ladder on a solid, level surface; stepladders, 9

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should be fully opened with spreaders locked; never step above the top two, rungs of a stepladder; never stand on a rung or step and face away from the, ladder, and always mount ladders from the center and climb/descend the, ladder using both hands., , Pre-Pruning Activities, • Pruning typically involves the use of shears and saws, loppers, and manual, and electric hedge trimmers. Accordingly, pruning tools have sharp edges and, pinch points and in some cases an additional electrical hazard., • Thoroughly review and understand information from the pruning tool, brochure or booklet provided by the manufacturer, with particular attention, given to descriptions of safety procedures., • Before using, always inspect pruning tools to determine if they are functioning, properly, including assuring all moveable joints are lubricated and blades are, sharpened adequately. For electric equipment, inspect the electrical cord and, plug for defects., , 10

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Let Us Practice, Direction. Name the following pruning tools and identify their respective uses. Write, your answer on your activity sheet., , 11

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Let Us Practice More, Direction: Read and understand the statement below. Draw a happy face, if you think the statement is true and a sad face, if it conveys a false statement., Place your answer on your activity sheet., , _______ 1. Wear appropriate PPE/PPA at all times., _______ 2. Prune trees or branches within 10 feet of power lines., _______ 3. Cut branches bigger than the pruning tools., _______ 4. Always carry pruning tools with the sharp end pointed up., _______ 5. Ba aware of the weather conditions and drink adequate fluids., _______ 6. Maintain a safe working distance from other people when using pruning, tools and equipment., _______ 7. Always inspect pruning tools to determine if they are functioning properly., _______ 8. Purposefully drop pruning tools from ladder., _______ 9. Climb and descend ladder using one hand., _______ 10. Carefully inspect the work area to locate sign of bees, wasps, and other, potential hazard., , 12

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Let Us Remember, To avoid stress in plants brought about by crossed, damaged, or diseased, branches, pruning is important. And to do this task effectively and efficiently, one, should remember the following points:, 1. Pruning is about removing what’s useless or harmful to a plant, and trimming, is about cutting away what’s taking over or impeding., 2. Pruning is also essential to a plant’s growth. Pruning and trimming improve, plant health, making it stronger and sturdier. It’s all about the long term. You, won’t see immediate results, but plants are about patience anyway., 3. Before you start looking at pruning tools you need to consider your safety., This means you will need to think about the equipment and material you may, need for your pruning task., 4. When you purchase tools for pruning it is probably best to limit your selection, to the type of tools that are most suited to the pruning activities you are likely, to be doing in your day-to-day work environment. The types of tools that you, will use for pruning include Secateurs, Long-handled pruners, Aerial pruners,, Handsaws, Hedge shears, Pruning knife., 5. To prolong the working life of your tools you should be kept sharp and well, oiled. All nuts, bolts, screws, blades, and springs should be checked regularly, for wear or damage and replaced if needed. Always clean your tools, immediately after use and store them in a dry sheltered environment., , 13

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Let Us Assess, Well done learner! This time, let us check how much you can remember, about pruning the plants. Read and understand the questions below. Choose the, letter of the best answer and write it on your answer sheet., 1. Which term defines as the act of trimming leaves, branches, and dead matter, from plants?, a. thinning, c. raising, b. trimming, d. pruning, 2. To protect your hands from the plant material and sharp cutting edges, what, will you need?, a. finger cots, c. rubber gloves, b. cotton gloves, d. leather gloves, 3. If your teacher asks you to remove branches that are greater than 50mm,, what tool will you use?, a. pruning saw, c. pruning knife, b. pruning shear, d. hedge shear, 4. What safety precautions should you observed, if you use a ladder in pruning?, a. step above the top two rungs, c. set ladder on uneven surfaces, b. stand on the top two rungs, d. mount ladders from the center, 5. If your work requires you to shape plants, what tool do you need?, a. pruning saw, c. pruning knife, b. pruning shear, d. hedge shear, 6. Why is pruning important?, a. to maintain plant growth, c. to train the plants, b. to restrict plant growth, d. all of the above, 7. Which tool is used for deadheading and cutting of branches up to 20mm in, diameter?, a. hedges, c. handsaw, b. loppers, d. secateurs, 8. What safety rule is to follow when using saws?, a. inspect material before cutting, c. make sure the blade is shaped, b. wear goggles or a face shield, d. all of the above, 9. Maintenance of tools is important, which of the following can be done to, maintain tools?, a. keep them oiled, c. store in a dry place, b. keep any bits’ sharp, d. all of the above, 10. You are task to improve the look of large wounds which could help the healing, process of the plants, what tool should you use to perform the task?, a. pruning saw, c. pruning knife, b. pruning shear, d. hedge shear, , 14

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Let Us Enhance, Direction: Find each hidden word in the puzzle which corresponds to the, description below. Copy and draw an ellipse around it on your answer sheet., D, , G, , E, , T, , J, , K, , L, , P, , T, , W, , Q, , D, , K, , J, , N, , M, , F, , E, , S, , E, , G, , H, , P, , V, , T, , H, , I, , N, , N, , I, , N, , G, , M, , R, , H, , O, , G, , H, , J, , L, , M, , Y, , E, , F, , U, , M, , P, , B, , F, , F, , B, , N, , M, , R, , S, , N, , F, , P, , V, , H, , D, , W, , G, , J, , R, , R, , I, , E, , I, , C, , N, , C, , D, , H, , K, , V, , N, , N, , A, , N, , X, , F, , R, , A, , I, , S, , I, , N, , G, , Z, , G, , Q, , R, , G, , D, , E, , X, , R, , T, , Y, , Q, , V, , W, , N, , Y, , R, , S, , D, , W, , Q, , A, , E, , D, , U, , C, , T, , I, , O, , N, , B, , N, , M, , V, , C, , B, , N, , K, , L, , Y, , T, , R, , E, , W, , F, H, J, N, M, B, F, A, F, R, V, Description:, 1., 2., 3., 4., , Most of the branches are being removed, all the way down to the trunk., This is all about creating headspace for entries, walkways, cars, and people., You do this to create more space for structures like power poles and lines., This typically involves removing branches at the base, alongside the trunk, or, stalk., 5. Defined as the act of trimming leaves, branches, and dead matter from plants., , 15

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Let Us Reflect, Given the illustration, you will have to reflect on relevant information and concepts, gained by applying your knowledge and skills to a real-life situation. Complete the, statements below., Your teacher asks you to cut the branches of plant A. How would you do it? What, tools should you use to perform the task? What is the importance of doing the task, to plant? See Plant B as your example., , B, , A, , http://bit.ly/36xFZtS, , http://bit.ly/2YOd7tb, , After comparing the illustrations, I learned that pruning is important to plant, because, _________________________________________________________________________________, _________________________________________________________________________________, _________________________________________________________________________________, _________________________________________________________________________________, And I realized that before performing the task I need to consider, _________________________________________________________________________________, _________________________________________________________________________________, _________________________________________________________________________________, _________________________________________________________________________________, , 16

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19, Let Us Enhance, , Let Us Try, 1. D, 2., 3., 4., 5., 6., 7., 8., 9., 10., , D, B, C, D, D, D, D, D, D, , Let Us Practice More, 1., ., 6., 2., 3., 4., 5., , 7., 8., 9., 10., , Let Us Assess, 1. D, 2. D, 3. A, 4. D, 5. B, 6. D, 7. D, 8. D, 9. D, 10.C, , Let Us Practice, , 1. Pruning Knife, -used to give pruning task a professional look., 2. Pruning Saw, - used to remove branches that are greater than 50mm, 3. Secateurs, - used for dead heading and cutting branches up to 20mm, 4. Aerial Pruner, -used to remove branches that are higher than you can reach., 5. Long handled pruners, - used for cutting of larger branches up to 40mm., , Answer Key

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