COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING

Quarter 2 Lesson 1
Week 1
Topic: Operational health and safety (OHS) guidelines
1. Learn and understand Occupational Health and safety
2. Identify the types of Hazards in a workplace
3. Apply the steps in managing health and safety at work
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GENERAL DIRECTION: READ AND STUDY THE GIVEN LESSON. DO EVERY ACTIVITY ON A SEPARATE
SHEET OF PAPER.

Review
Directions: Answer the following questions.
1. What is computer software?
2. Why is computer software important?
3. What are the different types of software?

Pre-Test
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.

 ________1. A planned system of working to prevent illness and injury where you work by
recognizing and identifying hazards and risks. What is being asked?
A. Occupational Health and Safety C. Workplace Procedure
B. Hazard D. Risk
_______2. An object or anything that could hurt you or someone else that causes injury.
What is being referred to?
A. Occupational Health and Safety C. Workplace Procedure
B. Hazard D. Risk
_______3. Computer technicians often encounters cables running across the floor. What type
of Hazard is being referred to?
A. Mechanical Hazard C. Electric shock Hazard
B. Chemical Hazard D. Physical Hazard

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_______4. Inside computers and electronic equipment, there is a range of voltages from 3.3
volts to 25 volts, however at the power supply, you will find line voltage, which is a lethal
220 volts. What type of hazard is referred to?
A. Mechanical Hazard C. Electric shock Hazard
B. Chemical Hazard D. Physical Hazard

_______5. Cleaning chemicals, keyboard cleaning chemicals, compressed gas dirt and dust
removers, and many cleaning solvents are examples of what type of hazard?
A. Mechanical Hazard C. Electric shock Hazard
B. Chemical Hazard D. Physical Hazard

________6. 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. What type hazard is
being referred to?
A. Mechanical Hazard C. Electric shock Hazard
B. Chemical Hazard D. Physical Hazard
_______7. One of the main reasons why hazardous materials need to be handled and stored
correctly is:
A To prevent production at the workplace
B. To promote the well-being of people in the workplace
C. To prevent people being exposed to the material and to protect the natural environment D.
None of the above
_______8. The primary goal of Occupational Health is about:
A. Protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work
B. Protecting co-workers, family members employers, suppliers, nearby communities, and
other members of the public who are influenced by the workplace environment
C. Protecting the natural environment
D. None of the above.
_______9. A successful task can be achieved through _____ planning and preparation.
A. careful and proper B. constant
C. courageous D. seldom

_______10. To maintain good health standards at the workplace the following rules must be
adhered to:
A. Cleanliness, adequate sanitary facilities, Protection against dangerous substances
B. Wellness of workers

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C. Promoting a positive social climate
D. None of the above
Introduction

Occupational/ Operational Health and Safety (OHS) is a cross-disciplinary area concerned

with protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment.
Knowing OHS is essential to minimize the hazards and risks not only to students, trainers,
and other people within the training institution but others who will be affected.
Reasons for occupational safety and standards are:
· Moral – an employee should not have to risk injury at work, nor should others have
associated with the work environment.
·  Economic – many governments realize that poor occupational safety and health
performance results in cost to state
· Legal – OHS requirements maybe reinforced in civil law and/or criminal law

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.
There are (3) three steps 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).

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.

1.Physical Hazards

2.Mechanical Hazards

3.Chemical Hazards

4.Electric Shock Hazard

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1.Physical Hazards - One of the most common physical hazards involving computer
technicians is cables running across 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.

2.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.

3.Chemical Hazards - There is a wide variety 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.

4. 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.

SAFETY PROCEDURES(OHS)  

1. To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.

2. When adding and removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

3. Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area.

4. Before installing the Motherboard and adding a device on it, carefully read the entire
manual that came with the package.

5. To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots,
sockets, and circuitry.

6. Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.

7. Always ground or discharge yourself before touching any part of the computer.

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8. Do not work alone so that there is someone who can take care of you in case of accident
or emergency.

9. Be careful with the tools that may cause short circuit.

10.Always pull the cable connector on the handle and not on the cable itself.

11.Use only rubber shoes when standing on the ground or in a concrete floor.

12.Make sure that the pins are properly aligned when connecting a cable connector.

13.Always power off and unplug the computer before working on it.

14. Take away any liquid such as mineral water or soft drinks near your working area or near
computers.

15. Contingency measures during workplace accidents, fire and other emergencies are
recognized.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Do not place any combustible materials near the power outlet.

2. Avoid using power cord with defects such as loose contacts and exposed conductors.

3. Avoid using connecting wires with exposed conductors.

4. Do all the wiring connection inside the computer system with the power off.

5. Check the proper connections before turning the circuit power on.

6. Remove any jewelry, which is conductive.

7. Check your measuring instruments for proper voltage, current, resistance setting before
making any measurement.

8. Refer to the mother manuals for its proper jumper setting and connection.

Activity 1

Answer the following questions. Use as separate sheet of paper for your answers.

1. Why is OHS important?

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 2. What are the (5) five types of Hazard?
3. Give (5) examples of safety procedure in computer systems servicing.
4. Give (5) examples of safety precaution when working with computers.

Activity 2

 Direction: Carefully read each statement below. Write T if the statement is TRUE and F if it says
otherwise. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answer

_____ 1. Health and safety procedure are the responsibility of all persons in the computer and
technology industries.

______ 2. Spotting the hazards means working out how likely it is that a hazard will harm someone
and how serious the harm could be.

______ 3. If you need to temporarily run a cable across the floor, place a Danger sign like those "wet
floor" signs used by cleaning services.

______ 4. An LCD monitor has a high-voltage anode inside it, which can carry a charge of up to
25,000 volts, and it can still be holding a high charge days after the power is removed.

______ 5. Inkjet printer cartridges, or laser printer toner cartridges are hazardous to users.

Application

Direction: Fill up the diagram below with the things you think will be harmful when doing
computer repair.

Chemical Hazard
 

 
Mixed Hazard

 
Electric Shock Hazard
Assessment

 Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.

 ________1. A planned system of working to prevent illness and injury where you work by

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recognizing and identifying hazards and risks. What is being asked?
A. Occupational Health and Safety C. Workplace Procedure
B. Hazard D. Risk
_______2. An object or anything that could hurt you or someone else that causes injury.
What is being referred to?
A. Occupational Health and Safety C. Workplace Procedure
B. Hazard D. Risk
_______3. Computer technicians often encounters cables running across the floor. What type
of Hazard is being referred to?
A. Mechanical Hazard C. Electric shock Hazard
B. Chemical Hazard D. Physical Hazard

_______4. Inside computers and electronic equipment, there is a range of voltages from 3.3
volts to 25 volts, however at the power supply, you will find line voltage, which is a lethal
220 volts. What type of hazard is referred to?
A. Mechanical Hazard C. Electric shock Hazard
B. Chemical Hazard D. Physical Hazard

_______5. Cleaning chemicals, keyboard cleaning chemicals, compressed gas dirt and dust
removers, and many cleaning solvents are examples of what type of hazard?
A. Mechanical Hazard C. Electric shock Hazard
B. Chemical Hazard D. Physical Hazard

________6. 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. What type hazard is
being referred to?
A. Mechanical Hazard C. Electric shock Hazard
B. Chemical Hazard D. Physical Hazard

_______7. One of the main reasons why hazardous materials need to be handled and stored
correctly is:
A To prevent production at the workplace
B. To promote the well-being of people in the workplace
C. To prevent people being exposed to the material and to protect the natural environment D.
None of the above
_______8. The primary goal of Occupational Health is about:

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A. Protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work
B. Protecting co-workers, family members employers, suppliers, nearby communities, and
other members of the public who are influenced by the workplace environment
C. Protecting the natural environment
D. None of the above.
_______9. A successful task can be achieved through _____ planning and preparation.
A. careful and proper B. constant
C. courageous D. seldom
_______10. To maintain good health standards at the workplace the following rules must be
adhered to:
A. Cleanliness, adequate sanitary facilities, Protection against dangerous substances
B. Wellness of workers
C. Promoting a positive social climate
D. None of the above

Extension

Think of a particular scenario wherein you can apply OHS. Use a separate sheet for your
answer.
 

References
Websites:

“DepEd Division of Cagayan de Oro City ”

Leah Marie L. Tagun , Noreen Honeylee C. Ucab
https://mlyblycitylrmds.weebly.com/find-resources.html

“DepEd K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education Learning Module”
http://www.depedbataan.com/resources/9/k_to_12_pc_
hardware_servicing_learning_module.pdf