The document outlines occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures for working with computers. It provides 12 guidelines for safe work practices, such as not working alone, powering off computers before working on them, avoiding liquids near work areas, grounding oneself before touching computer parts, and wearing personal protective equipment. It also lists emergency response procedures and cleaning methods that comply with OHS standards.
The document outlines occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures for working with computers. It provides 12 guidelines for safe work practices, such as not working alone, powering off computers before working on them, avoiding liquids near work areas, grounding oneself before touching computer parts, and wearing personal protective equipment. It also lists emergency response procedures and cleaning methods that comply with OHS standards.
The document outlines occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures for working with computers. It provides 12 guidelines for safe work practices, such as not working alone, powering off computers before working on them, avoiding liquids near work areas, grounding oneself before touching computer parts, and wearing personal protective equipment. It also lists emergency response procedures and cleaning methods that comply with OHS standards.
The document outlines occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures for working with computers. It provides 12 guidelines for safe work practices, such as not working alone, powering off computers before working on them, avoiding liquids near work areas, grounding oneself before touching computer parts, and wearing personal protective equipment. It also lists emergency response procedures and cleaning methods that comply with OHS standards.
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Occupational Health and
Safety (OHS) Policies
and Procedures OHS or Occupational Health and Safety
• refer to the legislation, policies,
procedures, and activities that aim to protect the health, safety, and welfare of all people at the workplace. • 1. Do not work alone so that someone can take care of you in case of emergency. • 2. Always power off the computer and unplug the computer before working on it. • 3. Take away any liquid near your working area to avoid getting electrocuted or accidentally damaging computer parts. • 4. Be careful with tools that may cause short circuit. • 5.Always ground or discharge yourself before touching any part of the computer. • 6. Do not use excessive force if things don't quite slip into place. • 7. Clean the area before and after using it to maintain sanitation and prevent accidents. • 8. Hold the components on the edges and do not touch the Integrated Circuit (IC) parts. • 9.Always wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with the organization's OHS procedures and practices. • 10. Make sure that the pins are properly aligned when connecting a cable connector. • 11. Emergency measures during workplace accidents, fire, and other emergencies are recognized. • 12. Use brush, compressed air or blower in cleaning the computer system. Read the statements carefully. Mark check ( ) if the statement follows the OSH policies and procedures, otherwise mark wrong (X) ____ 1. Work alone so that nobody can take care of you in case of emergency. ____ 2. Always power off the computer and unplug the computer before working on it. _____ 3. Take away any liquid near your working area to avoid getting electrocuted or accidentally damaging computer parts. ____4.Be careful with tools that may cause short circuit. ____5. Always ground or discharge yourself before touching any part of the computer.