This document discusses occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures for computer system servicing. It outlines four objectives for understanding and applying OHS policies when assembling computers. These include understanding what OHS procedures are, applying OHS in assembly, identifying tools for assembly/disassembly, and understanding tools, materials and equipment. The document provides examples of 12 OHS procedures to follow in a computer laboratory, such as powering off computers before working, wearing protective equipment, and recognizing emergency procedures. It also outlines four main types of workplace hazards: physical, ergonomic, chemical and biological hazards.

1. Subject: CSS1 – Computer System Servicing
LEARNING MATERIALS 1.1
Topic: Occupational Health
and Safety Procedures

2. Objectives:
At the end of this session, you
are expected to be able to:
1.Understand what Occupational Health and Safety
(OHS) procedures are.
2. Apply OHS policies and procedures in assembling
computer hardware.
3.List and identify tools and equipment in performing
PC assembly and disassembly.
4. Know and understand the difference between
tools, materials and equipment.

3. Occupational
Health and
Safety
Procedures
Unit assembly is planned and
prepared to ensure OHS policies
and procedures are followed in
accordance with systems
requirements. Materials
necessary to complete the work
are identified and obtained in
accordance with established
procedures and checked against
systems requirements.

4. Occupational
Health and
Safety
Procedures
Tools, equipment and testing devices
needed to carry out the installation
work are obtained in accordance with
established procedures and checked
for correct operation and safety.
Occupation 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. The purpose of the
Health and Safety policies and
procedures is to guide and direct all
trainees to work safely and prevent
injury, to themselves and others.

5. 12 Occupational
Health and
Safety
procedures in
the Computer
Laboratory
Do not work alone so that there's
someone who can take care of you in
case of emergency.
Always power off the computer and
unplug the computer before working on
it.
Take away any liquid near your working
area to avoid getting electrocuted or
accidentally damaging computer parts.
Be careful with tools that may cause
short circuit.

6. 12 Occupational
Health and
Safety
procedures in
the Computer
Laboratory
Always ground or discharge yourself
before touching any part of the
computer.
Do not use excessive force if things
don't quite slip into place.
Clean the area before and after
using it to maintain sanitation and
prevent accidents.
Hold the components on the edges
and do not touch the Integrated
Circuit (IC) parts.

7. 12 Occupational
Health and
Safety
procedures in
the Computer
Laboratory
Always wear personal protective
equipment (PPE) in accordance with
the organization's OHS procedures and
practices.
Make sure that the pins are properly
aligned when connecting a cable
connector.
Contingency measures during
workplace accidents, fire and other
emergencies are recognized.
Use brush, compressed air or blower in
cleaning the computer system.

8. 12 Occupational
Health and
Safety
procedures in
the Computer
Laboratory
Always wear personal protective
equipment (PPE) in accordance with
the organization's OHS procedures and
practices.
Make sure that the pins are properly
aligned when connecting a cable
connector.
Contingency measures during
workplace accidents, fire and other
emergencies are recognized.
Use brush, compressed air or blower in
cleaning the computer system.

9. Workplace
hazards
Employers have a
responsibility to protect
workers against health
and safety hazards at
work. Workers have the
right to know about
potential hazards and to
refuse work that they
believe is dangerous.

10. There are four main types of
workplace hazards:
• Physical hazards
• Ergonomic hazards
• Chemical hazards
• Biological hazards

11. Physical
hazards
The most common hazards
and are present in most
workplaces at some time.
Examples include: frayed
electrical cords, unguarded
machinery, exposed moving
parts, constant loud noise,
vibrations, working from
ladders, scaffolding or
heights, spills, tripping
hazards.

12. Ergonomic
hazards
It occur when the type of
work you do, your body
position and/or your
working conditions put a
strain on your body.

13. Chemical
hazards
Present when you are
exposed to any
chemical preparation
(solid, liquid or gas) in
the workplace.

14. Biological
hazards
Come from working with
people, animals or
infectious plant material.
Examples include: blood,
saliva or other bodily fluids,
bacteria and viruses, insect
bites, animal and bird
droppings.

15. Course
Activity
CSS1-1
Identification. Answer
the following questions.
1. It is the legislation, policies, procedures and
activities that aim to protect the health,
safety and welfare of all people at the
workplace.
2. What will you use in cleaning computer
system?
3. It occurs when the type of work you do,
your body position and/or your working
conditions put a strain on your body.
4. It comes from working with people, animals
or infectious plant material.
5. Give 4 types of hazards.

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