TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION
with ENTREPRENEURSHIP (TLE 2)
Chapter I: HOUSEKEEPING AND CAREGIVING
Lesson 2: Principles and Concepts of Housekeeping
Housekeeping is one of the areas in Home Economics which refers to the
management of duties and chores in running a household. This includes cleaning, cooking, home
maintenance, shopping, laundry and payment of house bills. Household members may perform
these different tasks, or the family may hire other persons to do these for them. The term may
also refer to the management of an office where employees stay for several hours of the day.
The individual who manages the household is referred to as housekeeper. In big
establishments, he/she may have his/her domestic staff. Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household
Management of the Victorian Era describes the housekeeper as “second in command in the
house, and except in large establishments, where there is a house steward, the housekeeper
must consider himself/herself as the immediate representative of her mistress.”
• Distinguish methods and techniques in material handling safety
• Identify safety measures in doing household tasks
• Demonstrate understanding and underlying concepts and principles of
housekeeping
TLE2 (TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION W/ ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
By NICEA EUNICE SERVENTO
Principles and Concepts of Housekeeping
Home and offices have important areas which should be given attention first and
foremost in cleanliness. Areas which have direct contact with our bodies such as toilets and
bathrooms, urinals and lavatories and their accessories need to be the cleanest parts of the
house.
For an effective and efficient housekeeping, amenities are considered and
provided such as towels, linens, beddings, glasses, tableware, pieces of furniture, appliances,
and kitchen wares. Cleaning equipment, tools, and supplies are also necessary for complete
housekeeping needs.
Material Handling Safety
A. Protect Yourself
a. Power Lifting
Use the correct hand protection and wear gloves to prevent cuts;
Wear safety shoes to prevent injury to your feet from a dropped item.
b. Size up the Load
Determine if you can carry a load comfortably− tip it on its side;
Get help if the load is too big or bulky for one person;
Check for nails, splinters, rough strapping, and rough edges.
c. Lift it Right
Make sure your footing is solid;
Keep your back straight, with no curving or slouching;
Center your body over your feet;
Get a good grasp on the object and pull it close to you;
Lift with your legs and not your back;
Move your feet to turn. Don’t twist your back.
TLE2 (TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION W/ ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
By NICEA EUNICE SERVENTO
B. Tough Lifting Jobs
a. Oversized Loads
Don’t try to carry a big load alone − ask for help;
Work as a team. Lift, walk, and lower the load together;
Let one person give the directions and direct the lift
b. High Loads
Use a step stool or a sturdy ladder to reach loads that are above your
shoulders;
Get as close as you can to the load;
Slide the load toward you;
Do all the work with your arms and legs, and not your back.
c. Low Loads
Loads that are under racks and cabinets need extra care;
Pull the load toward you and then try to support it on your knee before you lift;
Use your legs to power the lift.
C. Power Carrying Tips
a. Your Checklist
Make sure your footing is firm;
Ensure enough clearance at doorways to keep your hands and fingers safe;
Check your route for hazards;
Take extra care at platforms, loading docks, ramps, and stairs;
Carry long loads on your shoulders, with front end high;
Make sure the next person has a firm grip before you hand off the load;
When you carry with others, everyone should carry the load on the same
shoulder, walk in step, and put the load down as a team.
b. Back Safety Tips
Wear the right personal protective equipment for lifting and carrying;
Lift with your legs, not your back pivot, and don’t twist;
Get help with tough lifting jobs;
Spend a few minutes each day before work on power warm-ups;
Exercise regularly to keep your back strong and healthy;
Eat right, stay slender, and cut down on stress to avoid back injuries.
TLE2 (TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION W/ ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
By NICEA EUNICE SERVENTO
Safety Measures in Doing Household Tasks
Housekeeping is not only plain cleanliness. Keeping areas neat and orderly,
keeping floors free of slip and trip hazards, maintaining halls and hallways safe and clean,
removing waste materials from work areas and fire hazard places are some of the tasks to be
considered.
Danger or risks can vary greatly. What is important is, whoever is to use a tool or
piece of equipment as required in his/her job, he/she has to do this with care. Employers need to
orient workers and provide all the necessary information to ensure safe use of tools. At the start,
they must see to it that workers have the appropriate qualifications to use intricate tools and
equipment. Orientation and training should be provided as much as possible to improve skills and
remind users of safety procedures.
The worker needs to handle material in his/her daily function in the workplace.
Handling material should not be taken for granted. Untoward incidents may happen if this is done
incorrectly.
An example of this is wearing gloves to prevent cuts and wearing safety shoes to
prevent injury to your feet from a dropped item. Sometimes, there are tasks which require you to
carry load. Consider some of these tips which the National Safety Council Suggests:
1. Determine if you can carry a load comfortably; tip it on its side.
2. Ask for help if the load is too heavy or bulky for one person. Check first if there are nails,
splinters, rough strapping or rough edges.
3. Lift the load correctly.
4. See to it that your footing is solid.
5. Position your back with no curving or slouching.
6. Your body must be at center over your feet.
7. Get a good grasp of the object and pull it close to you. Lift with your legs and not with your
back.
8. Move your feet to turn; don’t twist your back.
9. Don’t attempt to carry a big or heavy load.
TLE2 (TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION W/ ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
By NICEA EUNICE SERVENTO
Direction: Answer the table below by writing the safety measures to be observed in the given
activities: Protect Yourself, Tough Lifting Jobs, and Power Carrying Tips. Give at least 5
examples of safety measures each activity.
Safety Measures
Protect Yourself Tough Lifting Jobs Power Carrying Tips
TLE2 (TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION W/ ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
By NICEA EUNICE SERVENTO
