occupational health and safety procedure in CSS

1. Operational health and
safety (OHS) guidelines
and procedures

2. Chemical hazard Any hazard that results from the accidental caused by toxic
chemical.
Desktop computer Is a personal computer (PC) in a form intended for stationary
use.
Electric shock Characterized by pain and muscular spasm cause by an
electric current.
EliminationThe process of removing the hazard from the workplace.
ErgonomicsThe science of designing the workplace environment to fit the
user.
HazardA situation that has the potential to harm the health and safety
of people.
Hazard controlThe development of systems to prevent accidents or injuries.
HealthThe general condition of a person in all aspects.
Housekeeping Is the systematic process of making a home neat and clean
and in order.
Definition ofTerms

3. Risk A potential condition that a chosen action or activity causes.
Risk managementThe process of analyzing exposure to risk and
managing it.
SafetyThe state of being "safe".
Standards Something accepted as a basis for comparison.
Tree structure An algorithm for placing and locating files in an
organized database.
Definition ofTerms

4. Occupational health and safety- is a cross-disciplinary area
concerned with protecting the safety, health and welfare of
people engaged in work. The goal of all occupational health and
safety programs is to foster a safe work environment. As a
secondary effect, it may also protect co-workers, family
members, employers, customers, suppliers, nearby communities,
and other members of the public who are impacted by the
workplace environment. It may involve interactions among many
subject areas, including occupational medicine, occupational (or
industrial) hygiene, public health, safety engineering,
chemistry, health
physics.

5. There are three steps used to manage health and
safety at work:
1. Spot the Hazard (Hazard Identification)
2. Assess the Risk (Risk Assessment)
3. Make the Changes (Risk Control)

6. 1. Spot the Hazard;
A hazard is anything that could hurt you or someone
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

7. 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?

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Physical Hazards
One of the most common
physical hazards involving
1. computer technicians is
cables running across the
floor.
2.place a Danger sign similar
to those "wet floor" signs
used by cleaning services.
3. leaving tools

11. Mechanical Hazard
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.

12. Chemical Hazard
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

13. Electric Shock HazarD
An electric shock occurs when a person comes into contact with an
electrical energy source. Electrical energy flows through a portion
of the body, causing a shock. Exposure to electrical energy may
result in no injury at all or may result in devastating damage or
death

14. WorkingAlongWith PC’s
Computer equipment can be
dangerous, and you or others
can be injured or even killed
if you don‟t follow proper safety
guidelines when working along
PC‟s.
The following are some
precautionary measures to take
before working with any
computer equipment:

15. Before you start to work on the computer, perform the following steps in the
sequence indicated:
1. Turn off the computer and all peripherals.
2.Touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis, such as the
metal around the card-slot openings at the back of your computer, before
touching anything inside your computer.
3. Disconnect the computer and peripherals from their electrical outlets. Doing
so reduces the potential for personal injury or shock. Also disconnect any
telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.

16. Additional Safety tips:
Wear shoes with non-conductive rubber soles to help reduce the
chance of being shocked or seriously injured in an electrical accident.
Do not work on components that are plugged into their power source.
Do not remove expansion cards from a computer when it is turned on.
Remove all jewelry when working inside any computer related
equipment.
Be sure not to mix electronic components and water.
When you shut down your computer, be sure to shut it down
properly. Do not turn it off with the case switch.
Don‟t eat or drinks while working

19. QUIZZ
Direction: Analyze the given task below and answer that follows.
Task:
• 1. Choose an industry or type of workplace e.g. computer
laboratory, computer
• manufacturing, or a computer shop.
• 2. Make a list of hazards that may be present in that workplace e.g.
slippery floors from
• spilt water, oil etc; uneven floors from changing floor level. Use the
Table below.
• 3. Describe the risks.
• 4. Write down ways to control the risks

20. Spot the Hazard Assess the Risk
A Hazard is anything that could hurt you
or someone else
Work out how likely it is that the hazard will
hurt someone and how badly he/she could be
Hurt
List the hazards Describe the risks
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