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SUBJECT CODE: ELX 213

SUBJECT DESCRIPTION: Power Electronics
MODULE DESCRIPTION: Module No. 1
OBJECTIVE OF THIS Identify health Hazards and occupational risks
MODULE: - Practice occupational Health and safety
- Tools Maintenance and Safety Rules
DURATION: One week

A. LESSON PROPER
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY: AN OVERVIEW

Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) also referred to as Health and Safety,

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) or Occupational Safety, is a multidisciplinary
field concerned with the safety, health, and welfare of people at work. In Electronics
works, OHS is always observes as it is the very first thing to do before doing an
operation or work. The goal of an occupational safety and health program is to foster a
safe and healthy work environment. OSH may also protect co-workers, family members,
employers, customers, and many others who might be affected by the workplace
environment.[4]

A health and safety program is a definite plan of action designed to prevent

accidents and occupational diseases. A health and safety program must include the
elements required by the health and safety legislation as a minimum.

Because organizations differ, a program developed for one organization cannot

necessarily be expected to meet the needs of another. This document summarizes the
general elements of a health and safety program. This approach should help smaller
organizations to develop programs to deal with their specific needs.

What is a policy statement?

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In electronics operations, since we’re holding components and parts, it should be

guided first with a rules and policy to avoid any accidents. An organization's
occupational health and safety policy is a statement of principles and general rules that
serve as guides for action. The head/Coordinator/Senior management must be
committed to ensuring that the policy is carried out with no exceptions. The health and
safety policy should have the same importance as the other policies of the organization.

The policy statement can be brief, but it should mention:

 Management's commitment to protect the safety and health of

employees/workers..
 The objectives of the program.
 The organization's basic health and safety philosophy.
 Who is accountable for occupational health and safety program.
 The general responsibilities of all employees.
 That health and safety shall not be sacrificed for expediency.
 That unacceptable performance of health and safety duties will not be tolerated.

What are individual OHS responsibilities?

Health and safety is the joint responsibility of management and workers.

Management is accountable for non-compliance to health and safety legislation.

Responsibility may be defined as an individual's obligation to carry out assigned

duties. Authority implies the right to make decisions and the power to direct others.
Responsibility and authority can be delegated to subordinates, giving them the right to
act for superiors. It is important to note that, while some responsibilities can be
delegated, the superior remains accountable for seeing that they are carried out.

Individual responsibilities apply to every employee in the workplace, including the

Chief Executive Officer. All employees will then know exactly what is expected of each
individual in health and safety terms.

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To fulfil their individual responsibilities, the people must:

 Know what these responsibilities are (communication required).

 Have sufficient authority to carry them out (organizational issue).
 Have the required ability and competence (training or certification required).

Once all these criteria have been met, safety performance can be assessed by each
individual's supervisor on an equal basis with other key job elements. Health and safety
is not just an extra part of an employee's job: it is an integral, full-time component of
each individual's responsibilities.

What are examples of responsibilities of workers?

Examples of responsibilities of workers include:

 Using personal protection and safety equipment as required by the employer.

 Following safe work procedures.
 Knowing and complying with all regulations.
 Reporting any injury or illness immediately.
 Reporting unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
 Participating in joint health and safety committees or as the representative.

Tools Maintenance and safety rules

Why do we need to maintain Tools in a safety rules? Tools are such a common
part of our lives that it is difficult to remember that they may pose hazards. All tools are
manufactured with safety in mind but, tragically, a serious accident often occurs before
steps are taken to search out and avoid or eliminate tool-related hazards.

In the process of removing or avoiding the hazards, workers must learn to

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recognize the hazards associated with the different types of tools and the safety
precautions necessary to prevent those hazards.

HAND TOOLS
Hand tools are non-powered. They include anything from sledges to wrenches.
The greatest hazards posed by hand tools result from misuse and improper
maintenance.
Some examples:

 Using a screwdriver as a chisel may cause the tip of the screwdriver to break and
fly, hitting the user or other employees.
 If a wooden handle on a tool such as a hammer or an axe is loose, splintered or
cracked, the head of the tool may fly off and strike the user or another worker.

The employer is responsible for the safe condition of tools and equipment used
by employees, but the employees have the responsibility for properly using and
maintaining tools.

Employers should caution employees that saw blades, knives or other tools be
directed away from aisle areas and other employees working in close proximity.
Knives and scissors must be sharp. Dull tools can be more hazardous than sharp
ones.
Appropriate personal protective equipment – e.g., safety goggles, gloves, etc. –
should be worn due to hazards that may be encountered while using portable power
tools and hand tools.

ELECTRIC TOOLS
Employees using electric tools must be aware of several dangers; the most

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serious is the possibility of electrocution. Among the chief hazards of electric-

powered tools are burns and slight shocks which can lead to injuries or even heart
failure. Under certain conditions, even a small amount of current can result in
fibrillation of the heart and eventual death. A shock also can cause the user to fall off
a ladder or other elevated work surface.

To protect the user from shock, tools must either have a three-wire cord with
ground or be grounded, be double insulated, or be powered by a low-voltage
isolation transformer. Three-wire cords contain two current-carrying conductors and
a grounding conductor. One end of the grounding conductor connects to the tool's
metal housing. The other end is grounded through a prong on the plug. Anytime an
adapter is used to accommodate a two-hole receptacle, the adapter wire must be
attached to a known ground. The third prong should never be removed from the
plug.

These general practices should be followed when using electric tools:

 Electric tools should be operated within their design limitations.

 Gloves and safety footwear are recommended during use of electric tools.
 When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry place.
 Electric tools should not be used in damp or wet locations.
 Work areas should be well lighted.

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Employees who use hand and power tools and who are exposed to the hazards
of falling, flying, abrasive and splashing objects, or exposed to harmful dusts, fumes,
mists, vapors or gases must be provided with the particular personal equipment
necessary to protect them from the hazard.

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All hazards involved in the use of power tools can be prevented by following five
basic safety rules:

 Keep all tools in good condition with regular maintenance.

 Use the right tool for the job.
 Examine each tool for damage before use.
 Operate according to the manufacturer's instructions.
 Provide and use the proper protective equipment.

Employees and employers have a responsibility to work together to establish

safe working procedures. If a hazardous situation is encountered, it should be brought
to the attention of the proper individual immediately.

B. QUESTIONS FOR REVIEW

1. Why do we need to follow the Occupational Health and Safety Standards?

2. Is it possible that a worker/employee can work without any safety
precautions?
3. Why everybody in the workplace is responsible in observing Health and
Safety?

C. OTHER REQUIRED READINGS

To prepare you for your quiz, please do your personal reading. Read and review the
modules.

D. SECONDARY RESOURCES

If you want to learn more about this module, I recommend that you explore these
given information below:
 K to 12 Learning modules/google.com/OHS
E. ASSESSMENT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Please be guided of the following announcements:

 Comprehensive assessment on this module will be at the end of the module
week (FRIDAY only).
 Failure to attend the said assessment will be automatically ZERO (0) score.
 You will be assessed through an online quiz and random recitation in our live
lecture class via ZOOM only.
 Updates and other important additional academic announcements will be
delivered also via Group Chat Messenger (GC).

F. INQUIRY

If you have questions regarding this lesson, you may reach me through my email at
[email protected]. Video call consultations via zoom can be scheduled
(limited in our class hours only). Thank you.

G. ASSESSMENT PAPER RUBRIC

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ACTIVITY OUTPUTS
9-10 POINTS 7-8 POINTS 5-6 POINTS 3-4 POINTS 1-2 POINTS
Overall Impact.
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Prepared by:

IVY JEAN C. YBERA

Electronics Faculty

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