Occupational Health and Safety Procedure GRADE 10 Q1

Occupational Health and Safety Procedure (OHSP):
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 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

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 example, 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". Gaffers tape is a heavy tape with strong adhesive to stick to the floor.
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 the cable itself.
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
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

 Know the location of fire extinguishers, how to use them and which to use for electrical
fires and for 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 (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
buildup 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 – Used to prevent ESD damage to computer equipment.
Anti-static mat – Used to stand on or place hardware on to prevent static

electricity from building up.
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 antistatic wrist
strap to keep the wire out 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

1.Lay the computer on the mat.
2.Connect the computer to the mat with cable
3.Connect the mat to a reliable electrical ground with its cable
4.Now, you and the computer are at ground potential
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Personal Safety While Working with PCs Computer
Following the safety guidelines and procedure 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
prevents the current to pass through in the body.
CONSIDER THE 5’s

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 Translated English Definition
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 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 S’s.
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

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Occupational Health and Safety Procedure (OHSP):

The Think Safe Steps

1. Spot the Hazard

2. Assess the Risk

3. Make the Changes

Common hazards encountered by computer technicians and users

Electric Shock Hazard

Safety Precautions when working:

Fire Safety Guidelines

Examples of ESD Tools:

Anti-static wrist strap – Used to prevent ESD damage to computer equipment.

Anti-static mat – Used to stand on or place hardware on to prevent static

Proper Use of ESD Tools

Proper Use of Antistatic Wrist Strap

Proper Use of Antistatic Mat

Personal Safety While Working with PCs Computer

CONSIDER THE 5’s

Seiri organize sort Eliminate whatever is not needed

Seiso cleanliness shine Clean the work area by

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

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