COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING

HAZARDS & RISKS

RODOLFO L. RABINO, JR.

CSS TEACHER
 LEARNING ACTIVITIES IN GRADE 12 Computer Systems Servicing

Q1: Week 2

LESSON 6: TERMINATING AND CONNECTING ELECTRICAL WIRING AND

ELECTRONICS CIRCUIT (TCEW)

The learners demonstrate an understanding of concepts and

underlying principles in terminating and connecting electrical wiring and
electronics circuits.

What is your task this week?

After going through the Learning Activities, you should be able to

accomplish YOUR TASK found at the last part of this material and present
to your teacher during your on-site/online session.

Learning Objectives

This module is intended to provide you a clear understanding in

evaluating hazards and risks in computer hardware servicing particularly in
your workplace. It also helps develop your skills in disaster risk reduction
and management.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Evaluate hazards.
2. OSH issues and concerns are identified in accordance with
workplace requirements

What should you do?

You should be able to evaluate hazards and risk in the workplace to avoid accident
by answering the different activities given. Write your answers in your notebook.

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Pre-test

Direction: Read each statement below carefully. Write T on the line, if you
think the statement is true and F, if it is false.

_____ 1. All users of computers must follow proper posture.

_____ 2. When working at night, turn off the lights to maximize the
resolution of the monitor.

_____ 3. Users spending more than five hours a day on keyboard duties
must avoid stretching break.

_____ 4. To assess the change in reflected glare from the screen, a user
should hold the book below the surface of the screen.

_____ 5. The acceptable standard in typing is between 10,000 - 12,000

keystrokes per hour.

_____ 6. To achieve comfortable posture your knees should be bent and the
feet well rested when sitting in front of a computer.

_____ 7. Look for a mouse that fits your hand to prevent undue pressure on
the wrist and forearm muscles.

_____ 8. Set the eye parallel to the screen at a distance that permits you to
most easily focus on the screen.

_____ 9. When using a computer, it is advisable to change posture from time

to time to maximize fatigue.

_____ 10. Place the keyboard in a position that is very close to the chest of
the user.

Lesson Proper

You have learned in the previous module that a risk can be classified as
high or low depending on the effects of the existing hazard to anyone. Let’s
enumerate the steps or procedures on how to prevent the effects of hazard.

Computer Workstation Ergonomics

Computer users must take steps to protect themselves from various

health problems such as eyestrain, stress, muscle pain on wrists, neck and
back.

There are various health problems associated with the regular use of
computers, such as stress, eyestrain, and muscle pain of the wrists, neck,
and back.

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 Computer ergonomics is the practice of fitting the setup of the
computer to the task of the user to minimize the physical stress and
injuries.

Proper posture
-eyes level with text on the monitor
-hands and wrist straight/rest on the table
-shoulders down and arms relaxed at side
-elbows level with keyboard and mouse
-either the feet should touch the footrest of the chair or the floor
-Change posture from time to time to minimize fatigue.

Lighting fixtures
-To avoid getting other sources of bright light keep the monitor away from
windows.
-To assess the glare and reflection, hold the book above the surface of the
screen parallel to the eyes of the user.
- When working at night, do not turn off the lights to avoid eye strain due to
overly bright light source from the monitor.

Time of Exposure and Work

- It is recommended that users must have stretching break when spending
more than five hours a day on keyboard.
- The acceptable standard in typing is between 10,000 - 12,000 keystrokes
per hour.

Appropriate accessories
- Look for a mouse and keyboard that fits your hand to prevent undue
pressure on the wrist and forearm muscles.

-Use ergonomic chair if possible, to adjust the height of the chair to become
parallel to the work surface.

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Activity 1
In the previous module you’ve learned how to identify the hazards and risk
in the workplace. This time you will evaluate the hazards to give appropriate
plan or action to avoid injury or any accident.

Study the hazard evaluation example below:

HAZARD EVALUATION FORM

Name:   Date:  
Venue: OFFICE  
     
HAZARD A HAZARD B HAZARD C
High risk that Medium risk that Low risk that someone
someone will be someone will be will be harmed. Must be
harmed. Must be harmed. Must be corrected soon
corrected immediately. corrected soon.
1. 1. 1.
Reason/s:
Can cause electrical Reason/s:
faults when accidentally
Reason/s: May irritate the
jerked by an elbow.
Someone may get eyes once blew by
electric shocked if the wind.
internal hardware
touch accidentally.

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Activity 2: Evaluate the hazard!
Directions: Classify the hazards below and give a reason.
Frayed Wires Unarranged laboratory
chairs
Food and drink on table heavy objects on top of cabinets
A boy standing barefoot on wet floor Low ventilation

HAZARD EVALUATION FORM

Name:   Date:  
COMPUTER
Venue: LABORATORY  
     
HAZARD A HAZARD B HAZARD C
High risk that Low risk that someone Low risk that someone
someone will be will be harmed but can will be harmed. Must be
harmed. Must be be corrected corrected soon
corrected immediately. immediately.

1. 1. 1.

2. 2. 2.

Reason/s: Reason/s: Reason/s:

ACTIVITY 3: Is it HIGH or LOW?

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Directions: Identify the hazard below if it is high risk or low risk?
1. Placing laptops and personal computer’s screen near the window.
2. Using a computer for eight (8) hours without a break.
3. Uncovered computer system units in the laboratory.
4. Working alone in the office.
5. You have forgotten to blow the candle after using it.
6. Hanging objects in the computer laboratory.
7. Water bottles on the working tables in the laboratory.
8. Damaged electric outlets.
9. Frayed wires on the ceiling.
10. Unlabeled chemicals.
11. Assembling a computer unit without Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE).
12. Well-scrubbed concrete floor.
13. Overloaded electrical sockets
14. Bulky mouse
15. Bags and obstacles

What you have learned…

Computer Workstation Ergonomics

Computer ergonomics is the practice of fitting the setup of the

computer to the task of the user to minimize the physical stress and
injuries.

Proper posture
-Good posture when working on a computer helps reduce unwanted pain
and crumps on muscles.
Lighting fixtures
-Proper placement of equipment (computer, laptop, gadgets, etc.) with
regards to the light source may help increase the efficiency of the users and
reduce eyestrain.
Time of Exposure and Work
-Static posture for a long period of time may cause muscular aches and
pains and therefore it is advised to have a periodic break.

Appropriate accessories
-Use equipment or accessories that fits your size to prevent muscular aches
and pains to happen.

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ACTIVITY 4: EVALUATE THE HAZARDS AT HOME
Directions: Use the form below to evaluate the things in every corner in your
home then list down at least five (5) hazards and give a reason.

HAZARD EVALUATION FORM

Name:   Date:  
Venue: AT HOME  
     
HAZARD A HAZARD B HAZARD C
High risk that Low risk that someone Low risk that someone
someone will be will be harmed but can will be harmed. Must be
harmed. Must be be corrected corrected soon
corrected immediately. immediately.

1. 1. 1.

2. 2. 2.

Reason/s: Reason/s: Reason/s:

Post-test

Direction: Read each statement carefully. Write TRUE on the line, if you
think the statement is correct and FALSE, if it is not.

_____ 1. Look for a mouse that fits your hand to prevent undue pressure on
the wrist and forearm muscles.

_____ 2. When working at night, turn off the lights to maximize the
resolution of the monitor.

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_____ 3. Users spending more than five hours a day on keyboard duties
must avoid stretching break.

_____ 4. Set the eye parallel to the screen at a distance that permits you to
most easily focus on the screen.

_____ 5. The acceptable standard in typing is between 10,000 - 12,000

keystrokes per hour.

_____ 6. To achieve comfortable posture your knees should be bent and the
feet well rested when sitting in front of a computer.

_____ 7. All users of computers must follow proper posture.

_____ 8. To assess the change in reflected glare from the screen, a user
should hold the book below the surface of the screen.

_____ 9. When using a computer, it is advisable to change posture from time

to time to maximize fatigue.

_____ 10. Place the keyboard in a position that is very close to the chest of
the user.

_____ 11. Elbows level with keyboard and mouse

_____ 12. Keep the screen monitor away from windows.

_____ 13. Computer users must take steps to protect themselves from
various health problems

_____ 14. Computer ergonomics is the practice of fitting the setup of the
computer to

the task of the user to maximize the physical stress and injuries.

_____ 15. Place your feet anywhere you want while working on a computer.

Enrichment Activity
Roam around the corners in your house then evaluate the hazards
you have identified.

HAZARD EVALUATION FORM

Name:   Date:  
Venue: AT HOME  
     

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 HAZARD A HAZARD B HAZARD C
High risk that Low risk that someone Low risk that someone
someone will be will be harmed but can will be harmed. Must be
harmed. Must be be corrected corrected soon
corrected immediately. immediately.

1. 1. 1.

2. 2. 2.

Reason/s: Reason/s: Reason/s:

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Pre-test Activity 1 Activity 3 Post-test
T ANSWERS MAY VARY LOW
HIGH 1.TRUE
F Activity 2 2. FALSE
ANSWERS MAY VARY HIGH 3. FALSE
F
LOW 4. TRUE
F 5. TRUE
HIGH 6. TRUE
T
HIGH 7. TRUE
T 8. FALSE
HIGH 9. FALSE
T
HIGH 10.FALSE
T 11. TRUE
HIGH 12. TRUE
F 13. TRUE
HIGH
14. FALSE
F HIGH 15.FALSE
LOW
HIGH
LOW
LOWAnswer Key
Activity 4
Answers may
vary
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