INFORMATION SHEET 1.

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OHS Policies and Procedures

Learning Objectives: After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, YOU MUST be

able to:

1. Identify occupational health and safety policies a and procedures;

2. Apply the occupational health and safety policies and procedures;
3. Explain the occupational health and safety policies and procedures

Occupational Health and Safety Policy

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.

Safety practices should be learned early and always adhered to when working
with any electrical device, including personal computers and peripherals. This is for the
protection of not only the people working with them, but also for the devices
themselves. The basis for this process begins with your Occupational Health and Safety
Policies.

Safety Precautions

 Disconnect the power cord

 Do not remove components while computer is powered up
 Remove all jewelry
 Always use anti-static wrist strap when working on monitors
 Discharge ESD by holding an unpainted part of the System Unit
 When possible, try to avoid working in carpeted areas.
 Always use approved surge protectors or an Uninterrupted Power Supply.
  Never eat, drink or smoke while working on a computer
 If possible avoid using cell-phone while repairing
 Do not leave the computer unattended
 Use your senses
 Use 5’s

Personal Safety While Working Along With PC’s

While working inside your computer, do not attempt to service the computer except as
explained in this guide and elsewhere in product documentation. Always follow the
instructions closely.

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:

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.

NOTE: Before disconnecting a peripheral from the system or removing a

component from the system board, verify that the standby power light-emitting
diode (LED) on the system board has turned off.

While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis
to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components.

In addition, it is recommended that you periodically review the safety instructions in your
System Information Guide.
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.
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SELF CHECK 1.1-1

True or False
_______1. Do not remove components while computer is powered up to avoid
electric shock
_______2. Never eat, drink or smoke while working on a computer
_______3. Jewelries must be removed before touching any computer parts
_______4. Cellphones does not emit interference and its ok to use it while working
in a computer
_______5. Removing components while the computer is powered up may damage
the computer