TLE - ICT

COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING

QUARTER 1 – MODULE 1
SAFETY COMES FIRST

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 Occupational health and safety (OHS) is a planned system of working to
prevent illness and injury where you work by recognizing and identifying hazards
and risks. Health and safety procedure are the responsibility of all persons in the
computer and technology industries. You must identify the hazards where you are
working and decide how dangerous they are. Eliminate the hazard or modify the risk
that it presents.
OHS or Occupational Health and Safety refers to the action, policies,
procedures and activities that aim to protect the health, safety and welfare of all
people at the workplace.

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

1. Contingency measures during workplace accidents, fire and other emergencies

are recognized.

2. Personal protective equipment is 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 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.

Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control

The Think Safe Steps

There are three steps to manage health and safety at work: (1.) Spot
the Hazard (Hazard Identification), (2.) Assess the Risk (Risk Assessment)
and (3.) Make the Changes (Risk Control). You can use these three Think
Safe steps to help prevent accidents at work.

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).
During working hours, you must remain alert to anything that may be dangerous. If you see,
hear or smell anything odd, take note. If you think it could be a hazard, tell someone.

2. Assess the Risk

Assessing the risk means working out how likely it is that a hazard
will harm someone and how serious the harm could be.

• Whenever you spot a hazard, assess the risk by asking

yourself two questions: How likely is it that the hazard could
harm me or someone else?

• How badly could I or someone else be harmed?

Always tell someone (your employer, your supervisor or your
health and safety representative) about hazards you can't fix
yourself, especially if the hazard could cause serious harm to anyone.
For example, (1) Ask your supervisor for instructions and training before
using equipment, (2) Ask for help moving or lifting heavy objects, and (3) Tell
your supervisor if you think a work practice could be dangerous. If you are
not sure of the safest way to do something during work experience, always
ask your supervisor.

3. Make the Changes

It is your employer's responsibility to fix hazards. Sometimes
you may be able to fix simple hazards yourself, as long as you
don't put yourself or others at risk. For ex ample, you can pick
up things from the floor and put them away to eliminate a trip
hazard.

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. The situation
could involve a task, chemical or equipment used. Hazard management is a
continuous process that can be used to improve the health and safety of all
workplaces.

Physical Hazards One of the most common physical

hazards involving computer technicians is cables running
across the floor. If someone trips, falls, and hurts himself
because of a cable you ran across the floor, someone (you,
your employer, or your customer) has a serious legal
negligence problem. If you need to temporarily run a cable
across the floor, place a Danger sign similar to those "wet
floor" signs used by cleaning services. For cables that are
temporary but will need to run across the floor for a longer
period of time, use "gaffers’ tape". Gaffer’s tape is a heavy tape with strong
adhesive to stick to the floor. For long term cable routing there is a wide variety
of cable organizing devices like cable ties, cable wraps, and cable raceways
which can be used to run cable safely along the wall or ceiling.
Other common physical hazards include leaving tools on top of
ladders and placing electronic equipment in precarious positions or on support
that is not sturdy enough or not designed for holding electronic equipment.

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 a 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.
The workplace should have safety guidelines to follow to: Protect people
from injury, protect equipment from damage, and, Protect the
environment from contamination.

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
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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 c able 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 computers. Contingency measures during
workplace accidents, fire, and other emergencies are recognized.
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

1. Know the location of fire extinguishers, how to use them and which to use
for electrical fires and for combustible fires.
2. Find an escape route in case a fire gets out of control.
3. Know how to contact emergency services quickly
4. Keep the workspace clean. Keep most solvents in a separate area.

Electro- Static Discharge (ESD) Tools

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 build-up of static electrical charges on people and objects in the environment. Grounded
antistatic work mats used with antistatic wrist straps provide the most basic means for the
controlled discharge of electrostatic electricity.
 Examples of ESD Tools:

Anti-static wrist strap – U sed t o

prevent ESD damage to computer
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Proper Use of ESD Tools

Proper Use of Antistatic Wrist Strap

1. Connect the cable to the metal chassis of the

computer.
2. Wrap the strap around your wrist.
3. The connection will keep your body at the same
voltage (potential) as the computer.
4. Attach the wire on the same side of the equipment as the arm wearing the
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of the way while you are working.

CAUTION: Never wear an antistatic wrist strap if you are repairing a monitor or
CRT.

Proper Use of Antistatic Mat

• Lay the computer on the mat.

• Connect the computer to the mat with the cable.
• Connect the mat to a reliable electrical ground with its cable.
  Now, you and the computer are at ground
potential.
• Connect the cable to the metal chassis of the computer.
• Wrap the strap around your wrist.
• The connection will keep your body at the same voltage (potential)
as the computer.
• Attach the wire on the same side of the equipment as the arm wearing the
antistatic wrist strap to keep the wire out of the way while you are working.

Personal Safety While Working with PCs Computer

Following the safety guidelines and procedures while working can prevent
different hazards 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 in 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 preventing the current to pass through in the body.

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 lean
production. The pillars of 5S are simple to learn and important to implement:

Seiri: 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 S’s.

Below, the Japanese terms are translated into the English language
version of the 5S’s.

Japanese Translate English Definition

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Seiri organize sort Eliminate whatever is not needed

by separating needed tools,
parts, and instructions from
unneeded materials.
Seiton orderliness set in order Organize whatever remains by
neatly arranging
and identifying parts and tools for
ease of use.

Seiso cleanliness shine Clean the work area by conducting a

cleanup campaign.
Seiketsu standardiz standard Schedule regular cleaning and
e 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 S’s.

LEARN 5S PROGRAM BENEFITS

Benefits to be derived from implementing a lean 5S program include:

• Improved safety
• Higher equipment availability
• Lower defect rates
• Reduced costs
• Increased production agility and
flexibility
• Improved employee morale
• Better asset utilization
• Enhanced enterprise image to customers, suppliers,
employees, and management.
 LEARNING ACTIVITY

I. Directions: MULTIPLE CHOICE. Write the LETTER of the correct answer on the space
provided.
____1. The student was asked to disassemble the computer. What should the student do first?
a. Always power off and unplug the computer before working on it.
b. Be careful with tools that may cause short circuit.
c. Do not work alone.
d. Take away any liquid near your working area.
____2. To maintain sanitation and prevent accidents in a workplace, what can we do?
a. Always wear PPE.
b. Clean the area before and after working.
c. Follow the OHS.
d. Neither of the three.
____3. To finish the work safety and early, what OHSP should be done?
a. Always power off and unplug the computer before working on it.
b. Be careful with tools that may cause short circuit.
a. Do not work alone.
b. All of the above
____4. To avoid short circuit, working on electronic devices you need to .
a. Always power off and unplug the computer before working on it.
b. Be careful with tools that may cause short circuit.
c. Do not work alone.
d. Take away any liquid near your working area.
____5. What is the first step in handling the computer internal parts?
a. Clean the working are before the activity.
b. Connect immediately the connectors and drives.
c. Discharge the current in your body.
d. Wash your hand with soap first.

____6. What do we refer to as legislation, policies, procedures and activities that aim to
protect the health and safety and welfare of the people at the work place?

a.Occupational Health Safety and Procedure

b.Occupational Health Standards and Procedure
c.Occupational Health Satisfaction and Procedure
d.Occupational Health Stationary and Procedure
____7. Everyone was surprised when their classmate placed his palm on the IC parts and touched it.
She should’ve?

a.
Always power off and unplug the computer before working on it.
b.
Be careful with the tools that may cause short circuit.
c.
Hold the components on the edges.
d.
Use brush, compressed air or blower.
____8. What 5S implementation shows to arrange all necessary items so that they can be
easily selected for use?

a. set in order b. sort c. standardize d. sustain

____9. What 5S implementation shows to remove unnecessary items and dispose of

them properly?

a. set in order b. sort c. standardize d. sustain

 ___10. What is the importance of Occupational Health and Safety Procedures?
a. Avoid the disobedience of the employees.
b. Ensure the protection in health and safety of the employees.
c. Follow the mandated rules and regulation of the government.
d. Show the different activities in the workplace.

II- I Care for Safe Work

Directions: Observe the arrangement of things in your house with the help of any elder member of
the family. Identify the hazard in the place and give solutions.

Spot the hazard

If you spot something hazardous, what should you do?
 Simple hazard (e.g., boxes on the floor that get in the way)
 More complex hazard (e.g., frayed cords, damaged equipment)

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

I. TRUE OR FALSE Directions: Write the letter T if the statement is TRUE

and F if it is FALSE.

1. Properly selected hand protection can protect employees from burns,

electrical shock, and chemical absorption.

2. PPE must be inspected after used.

3. The primary objective of PPE is to protect employees by creating a barrier

against workplace hazards.

4. Personal protective equipment can protect employees from all workplace

hazards.

5. Safety glasses used in conjunction with a face‐shield will not provide

protection when using grinding equipment.
II. Performance Task 1: Essay
Directions: Given below the different scenarios, make a story plot on how to deal
in that kind of situation inside the computer laboratory. A rubric will be
used to rate the activity.

1. Not wearing a proper personal protective equipment.

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2. The tools and equipment used is not placed in its proper storage.
_______________________________________________________________
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3. The wirings inside the computer laboratory was placed in the floor
untangled.
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