Safety Comes

First
 Occupational health and safety (OHS) is planned
system of working to prevent illness and injury where you
work by recognizing and identifying hazard and risks.
Health and safety procedure is the responsibility of all
persons in the computer and technology industries.
Eliminate the hazard or modify the risk that it presents.

OHS or Occupational Health and Safety refers to

the legislation, policies, procedures and activities that aim
to protect the health, safety and welfare of all people at the
workplace.
Lesson 1: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARD

Occupational Health and Safety procedure (OHSP) (written):

1. Contingency measures during workplace accidents, fire and other
emergencies are recognized.
2. Personal protective equipment are correctly used in accordance with
organization OHS procedures and practices.
3. Hazard/risks in the workplace and their corresponding indicators are
identified to minimize or eliminate risk to co-workers, workplace and
environment.
4. Take the necessary precautions to protect the components of the
computer from damage caused by ESD (Electrostatic Discharge).
5. Hold the components by the edges and do not touch the IC’s.
6. Read and follow instructions on the manual carefully.
7. Do not use excessive force if things don’t quite slip into place.
 The Think Safe Steps

1. Spot the Hazard

A hazard is anything that could hurt you or someone else.
Examples of workplace hazards include:
• frayed electrical cords (could result in electrical shock)
• boxes stacked precariously (they could fall on someone)
• noisy machinery (could result in damage to your hearing)
2. Assess the Risk
means working out how likely it is that a hazard will harm
someone and how serious the harm could be.
3.Make the Changes
Common hazards encountered by computer technicians and
users
 A hazard is a situation in the workplace
that has the potential to harm the health and
safety of people or to damage plant and
equipment.
Physical Hazards
One of the most common physical hazards
involving computer technicians is cables running across
the floor.
Gaffers tape is a heavy tape with strong adhesive to
sick to the floor.
Mechanical Hazards
When working on electronic equipment, ask yourself
“is there any way this equipment could hurt me?”. You
might stick your hand in a printer and suddenly the paper
feed arm moves, feeding not only paper through the
printer, but a piece of your finger too.
You might move your hand past a computer chassis
and lose a chunk of flesh because it is razor sharp. When
working on electronic equipment always be alert to any
possibility of being hurt by moving parts, hot components,
or sharp edges.
Chemical Hazards
There is wide array of chemicals used with
electronic equipment. There are display cleaning
chemicals, keyboard cleaning chemicals, compressed gas
dirt and dust removers, and many cleaning solvents. Some
of these chemicals can be harmful if accidentally
swallowed, get on bare skin, or get in eyes. Before using
any chemicals for electronic equipment always read the
warnings and instructions on the label. Also be very
careful when dealing with inkjet printer cartridges, or laser
printer toner cartridges. Ink and toner can stain skin,
clothing and carpet.
Electric Shock Hazard
Inside computers and electronic equipment, there is
a range of voltages from 3.3 volts to 25 volts, most of
which are harmless. But at the power supply, you will find
line voltage, which is a lethal 220 volts.
Safety Precautions when working:
1. Always ground or discharge yourself before touching any
part of the computer.
2. Do not work alone so that there is someone who can take
care of you in case of accident or emergency.
3. Be careful with the tools that may cause short circuit.
4. Always full the cable connector on the handle and not hold
on the handle and not hold on the cable itself .ICT-
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5.Use only rubber shoes when standing on the ground or
in a concrete floor.
6.Make sure that the pins are properly aligned when
connecting a cable connector.
7.Always power off and unplug the computer before
working on it.
8.Take away any liquid such as mineral water or soft drinks
near your working area or near computer.
9.Personal protective equipment is correctly used in
accordance with organization procedures and practice.
10.Hazard/risks in the workplace and their corresponding
indicators are identified to minimize or eliminate risk to co-
workers, workplace ,and environment.
11.Take necessary precautions to protect the component of
the computer from damaged caused by Electrostatic
Discharge (ESD).
12. Hold the components by edges and do not touch the
IC’s.
13. Read and follow instructions on the manual carefully.
14. Do not use excessive force if things do not quite slip into
place.
Fire Safety Guidelines

 Know the location of fire extinguishers, how to use

them and watch to use for electrical fires and
combustible fires.
 Find an escape route in case a fire gets out of control.
 Know how to contact emergency services quickly
 Keep the workspace clean. Keep most solvents in a
separate area.
Electro-Static Discharge
Static electricity is easily generated by friction on
carpets, tile flooring, clothing, hair, fabric, and etc.
The friction of moving air alone will charge
suspended particles and cause the buildup of static
electrical charges on people and objects in the
environment.
 Personal Safety While Working with PCs Computer
Following the safety guidelines and procedure while working can prevent
different hazard and incidents inside the laboratory or working along with the
computer. The following are some of precautionary measure to take before
working in the computer and the computer laboratory.
• Hold the expansion card, integrated circuit and RAM in the edges.
• Prevent to bring with you any liquid form of drinks while working
• Remove jewelries when working inside any computer-related equipment.
• Make sure the plug and cable are already removed in main socket/source of
electricity.
• Wear shoes that is made of rubber to because it is a bad conductor of
electricity. It is also prevent the current to pass through in the body.
 Lesson 2. Consider this- The 5S
The 5S quality tool is derived from five Japanese terms
beginning with the letter “S” used to create a workplace suited for
visual control and learn production. The pillars of 5S are simple to
learn and important to implement:
• Seire: To separate needed tools, parts, and instructions from
unneeded materials and to remove the unneeded ones.
• Seiton: To neatly arrange and identify parts and tools for ease of
use.
• Seiso: To conduct a cleanup campaign
• Seiketsu: To conduct seiri, seiton, and seiso daily to maintain a
workplace in perfect condition.
• Shitsuke: To form the habit of always following the first four 5’s.
Japanese Translated English Definition

Seiri organize sort Eliminate whatever is not needed by separating needed tools,
parts, and instruction from unneeded materials.

Seiton orderliness set in order Organize whatever remains by neatly arranging and identifying
parts and tools for ease for use.

Seiso cleanliness shine Clean the work area by conducting a cleanup campaign.

Seiketsu standardize standardize Schedule regular cleaning and maintenance by conducting

seiri,seiton, and seiso daily.

Shitsuke discipline sustain Make 5S a way of life by forming the habit of always following the
first four 5’s
Write the letter T if the statement is TRUE or FALSE

1. Properly selected hand protection can protect employees from burns, electrical shock,
and chemical absorption.
2. PPE must be inspected after used.