TLE Flashcards
It is a profitable business that an individual with appropriate and sufficient knowledge, skills, and dedication can engage in. It is an economic/business activity that can help in the unemployment problems of our country.
Household service
It also refers to the maintenance of cleanliness and orderliness in residential houses or establishments, such as hospitals, hotels, condominiums,
Household service
It requires a thorough cleaning of the facility.
Good housekeeping
used to sweep dirt on the floor
broom
a cleaning tool used to scoop the dirt and wastes on the floor
dustpan
used to hold water or any liquid solution used in cleaning
bucket
- Systematic approach to a better workplace.
- Involves arrangement, cleanliness, discipline, and maintenance
of standards.
*Assigns a place for everything and ensure everything is in its place - It Is everybody’s responsibility.
- Is the starting point of any improvement activity.
- Means easy retrieval of information.
Housekeeping
is used for sweeping the floor without a stool; cleaning ceiling corners and other high areas
cobwebber
a tube used to carry fluids from one place to another
water hose
used to brush dust away from rough surfaces
hand brush
for manual floor mopping
mop with handle
to dry bathroom floors, walls, and floor tiles after cleaning
cleaning towel/cleaning towel after cleaning
to polish metal surfaces
polishing cloth
to dust wooden and painted parts
dusting cloth
to scrub and to clean painted surfaces, marble, and porcelain.
scouring pads
to clean toilet bowls
toilet bowl brush
to remove excessive water from the surface and corners
floor and window squeegees
used so that wet garbage does not penetrate into the corners or surfaces
trash bags
to prevent squeaking noises of doors
oilers
to clean fine surfaces
sponges
to pickup dirt and cigarette butts and ash trays
tongs
Used with mops for cleaning walls and other parts of the unit.
buckets
Used to fumigate and eliminates pests and mosquitoes
insect sprayer
metal/wood polish, insecticides, air freshener, muriatic acid, wax, stripper, degreaser etc.
other supplies
This is a cleaning equipment that uses an air pump to create a vacuum and suck up dirt and dust, usually from carpeted floors. It also used for upholstered furniture, bed covers and bed skirts. The dirt and the dust are collected by a dust bag to be emptied after use.
vacuum cleaner
It is an electrical appliance used to clean non-carpeted floors, such as hardwood, plain concrete, marble, tiles and linoleum. It is used in scrubbing stripping dirt, and polishing the floor.
floor polisher or floor buffer
It is an all purpose vacuum for wet and dry surfaces, and is also used for absorbing water in flooded or wet surfaces.
hydro vacuum
This cleaning equipment is used to pick up small particles and dirt in the carpet.
carpet sweeper
This is used for dry foam shampooing of carpets. It removes dirt that sticks or penetrates into the carpet layer.
carpet extractor
Used for sticking and carrying supplies and materials near the
area where cleaning is done
room boy’s cart or trolleys
This is an electrical appliance used to wash dirty bed sheets, linens, curtains and pillow cover.
washing machine
an electrical appliance used to remove excess water in washed bedsheets, linens, curtains, and others, leaving them semidry
spinner
an electrical appliance used to completely dry sheets and linens after spinning
dryer
Which type of nozzles are used for flat surfaces and which are used for tight corners?
Nozzles with large openings are used for flat surfaces like carpet, rags, upholstered furniture, and similar types. Narrow nozzles are used for tight corners like in car seats, upholstered furniture, and carpet floorings of cars.
How many minutes is it best to soak white and light-colored clothes to soften dirt and stain?
15 to 30 minutes
a rounded, slotted, thick plastic that prevents clothes from throwing out during the spinning process
stopper
This help prevent harm to workers, property, and the environment. It is concerned with protecting the safety, health, and welfare of people engaged in work or employment.
Occupational health and safety procedures
It is a condition where there is a threat to life, health, property, and environment.
hazard
This hazard often has human and natural elements.
physical hazard
This hazard originates from foreign organism identified with food.
biological hazard
This hazard uses chemicals in agricultural and commercial industry and also in housekeeping
chemical hazard
This hazard involves machines or mechanical processes.
mechanical hazard
This hazard harms the musculoskeletal system of workers.
ergonomic hazard
It is a constitutional law designed to make sure that all Filipinos have air that is safe to breathe in. Its primary goal is to protect public health and the environment from harmful effects of air pollution. It aims to achieve and maintain air for all of us.
The Philippine Clean Air Act 1999
It involves the collection, transport processing, recycling, or disposal of waste materials.
Waste management
It is found in every area of a workplace.
waste
These are dry waste that are considered useless and are dumped or thrown away. These comes from housekeeping activities like residential waste, household or domestic waste.
Solid Wastes
These include human waste, Industrial waste-water, flood water, and other waste water from different sources.
Liquid Wastes
wastes that decompose
biodegradable
wastes that do not decompose
non-biodegradable
Waste from commercial, industrial, and agricultural activities
hazardous wastes
Substance like paper, cardboard, wrappings, paper packaging materials, and others
non-hazardous wastes
to lower the amount of waste produced
reduce
to use again the discarded item if possible
reuse
to use the discarded materials to make new products
recycle
recovering useful wastes to energy programs
recover
safe disposal of waste
landfill
This aims to reduce and avoid potential hazards. In this process, accidents and injuries can be avoided, and victims can be assured of prompt and appropriate assistance.
disaster preparedness and management
A flexible pad is held over the nose and mouth by elastic straps, which serve as protection against dust during cleaning activities and against inhaling toxic chemicals.
dust mask
Protection against the harmful effect of ultraviolet light.
sun glasses
Protection against flying debris or against near visible light or radiation.
safety eye wear
Protects the feet from falling objects or compression, with a midsole plate to protect against punctures from below.
Safety-toe protective footwear
To protect and comfort the feet while doing various activities
Sturdy work shoes
Protection against weather
Ordinary cold weather jacket
It is worn underneath a short-sleeved shirt for warmth during cold weather.
Long sleeves shirt
A garment extending from the waist to the ankle, covering each separately.
long pants
This is a belt worn around the lower back to provide support to the lumbar.
black belt
Used as hand protection against chemical absorption from chemicals used in cleaning, disinfectants, and pesticides/insecticides.
safety gloves
This is activated to assess how the staff and participants will respond.
fire alarm
These should be given enough time to adequately assess the response of the participants and how the emergency procedures are followed.
fire drills
It is the shaking and vibration of the Earth’s surface.
earthquake
He is responsible for giving first-aid treatment to injured victims in accordance with the approved training. He is also responsible for ensuring that the first aid box is kept fully stocked with medicines and first aid paraphernalia and always accessible.
first aid officer
It is the quality of a first-aid worker that means he/she has the capacity to share in the feelings of others.
sympathetic
It means being attentive and responsive to signs of damage.
vigilant
This quality refers to the ability to find ways when the usual means are not available.
resourceful
It is the ability to deal with others without offending them.
diplomatic
These are a set of values based on the moral virtues of hard work and diligence. It is also the ability to enhance character by following the accepted rules of moral conduct.
work ethics
They are based on household work’s core values of service, dignity, importance of human relationships, integrity and competence.
ethical principles
It is doing the designated household task efficiently for the clients.
commitment to clients
Workers should present themselves that they are competent enough to do the task with the proper education, training, and experiences they had.
competence
They are firm in their efforts to perform their jobs consistently at all times.
self-determination
They should respect the client’s right to privacy. They should not ask personal or confidential matters unless necessary.
privacy and confidentiality
Records of services rendered must be available to the client.
access to records
Workers should always use correct, precise, and respectful language in communicating with clients.
derogatory language
Workers should continue services, but if interrupted by unavailable circumstances, the client should be properly notified.
interruption of services
Payment for services rendered should be fair and reasonable.
payment for services
When the client no longer needs the services, the worker can terminate their professional relationship; never abandon clients who are still in need of services.
termination of services
They should treat each other with respect and cooperate in the household task for the well-being of clients.
respect
They should respect the confidentiality matters they share in their work.
confidence
should advice co-worker whenever necessary in the best interest of clients
consultation
The worker who has knowledge of a co-worker’s incompetence should tell the co worker and help him/her in taking remedial action.
incompetence of co-worker
He/she should do some measures to discourage and prevent him/her from doing and ask him/her to practice the correct ethical conduct.
unethical conduct of co-worker
This is an outer garment that covers the front of the body for hygienic reason and to protect the clothes from wear and tear.
apron
used for wiping and drying wet hands
hand towel
to protect arms for heat, dust and insect bites
long sleeves shirt
to prevent mouth and nose from inhaling dust and chemicals
protective mask
dress protection from dirt
protective gown
feet protection from harm
protective shoes
This is used to prevent hair from falling while at work, especially when cooking and serving food.
hairnet
This is a hand protection from cuts, burns, and chemical absorption.
gloves
This refers to the promotion of sanitary practices, such as making yourself clean and healthy. It is also what keeps and promotes the health of people around you.
hygiene
This refers to everything about cleanliness, tidiness, and hygiene.
good grooming
being punctual, the habit of coming on time as scheduled, and the ability to perform delegated task efficiently
dependable
has the habit of telling the truth, sincere and trustworthy
honest
You are reliable and worthy of one’s trust. The client will be confident in telling confidential matters because you can be trusted.
trustworthy
It is showing proper regard to another’s higher status, or treating a person with respect and dignity.
respectful
This means showing a good mood or disposition, a cheerful person always fun to work with and pleasure to be around.
cheerful
It is an act that is a customary show of good manners or behavior. It is a sign of good breeding and being polite. Always address people by their title and name, and always say “thank you” and “Please”.
courteous
having an interest and concern for others and attending to their needs and comfort
caring
It is the willingness to contribute or help and work with others to achieve common objectives for the whole work force.
cooperative
has the ability to weigh carefully the reason for or against something, and respecting the physical and emotional feelings of others
considerate
has urgent desire or interest in doing the work; has the feeling that what he/she is doing is important
enthusiasm
Observe the agency’s clients rules, procedures, and policies.
loyal
performs the task efficiently and is accordance with the job description assigned to him or her
responsible
A desirable trait of a household worker that means he/she can perform other jobs aside from his/her assigned task.
flexible
It is an initial treatment given to an injured person before proper treatment is made.
first aid
It is failure to switch off or unplug overheated appliances.
causes of fire
x-ray
physical
uncomfortable or poor body positioning
ergonomic
disinfectants
chemical
bacteria
biological
air freshener
chemical
floods
physical
compress gases or liquid
mechanical
standing for a long period of time
ergonomic
typhoons
physical
virus and parasites
biological
