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Computer System Servicing

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Lesson 1 Computer System Servicing Part 1

“Planning and preparing Unit Assembly

to ensure OH&S policies and procedures”
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Policy – An
Information and communication technology (ICT) student should
know how to behave when working in the computer laboratory, as
well as implement a safe way of accomplishing every task. Safety
practices should be learned early and always adheres in working
with any electrical and electronic device, including personal
computers and its peripherals.
This is for your protection as well as to the people working with you,
and for the devices that you are using. The basis for this process
begins with Occupational Health and Safety Policies.
Occupational safety and health (OSH) is a planned
system of working to prevent illness and injury where you
work by recognizing and identifying hazards and risks.
Health and safety procedure is the responsibility of all
persons in the computer and technology industries. You must
identify the hazards where you are working and decide how
dangerous they are. Eliminate the hazard or modify the risk
that it presents.
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.
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.
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.
PLAN AND PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION 01

 Observe Occupational Health and Safety

policies and procedures in planning for
installation activity in accordance with
requirements
 Familiarize with computer hardware, software
component and other peripherals in accordance
with established procedures on correct
operation and safety policies
PLAN AND PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION 01

 Consult appropriate/ technical personnel to

ensure that work is coordinated with others
who are involved in the activity
 Obtain materials necessary to complete the
work in accordance with established
procedures
 Check the materials received against job
requirements
INSTALL EQUIPMENT/DEVICES (HARDWARE,
SOFTWARE COMPONENTS AND PERIPHERALS) 02

AND OPERATING SYSTEMS

• Follow OHS procedures in installing devices,

systems, networking devices, and peripherals.
• Comply with the requirements in installing
devices, /systems, networking devices, and
peripherals.
• Install computer systems, networking devices
and peripherals in accordance with job requirements.
INSTALL EQUIPMENT/DEVICES (HARDWARE,
SOFTWARE COMPONENTS AND PERIPHERALS) 02

AND OPERATING SYSTEMS

• Perform installation of devices and variety of
operating systems in accordance with customer/client’s
requirements.
• Obtain approval from appropriate personnel before
implementing contingency procedures.
• Respond to unplanned events or conditions in
accordance to established procedures.
• Check the quality of the work undertaken in
accordance with the established procedures.
 CONDUCT TEST ON THE INSTALLED 03
COMPUTER SYSTEM

• Follow OHS policies and procedures in

conducting tests.
• Check circuits and systems being isolated
using specified testing procedures.
• Test devices, systems and/or installation to
determine its conformity with the requirements.
 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND
SAFETY STANDARDS
Procedure
1. Identify the hazard
2. Clear the area close to the hazard
3. Partition the hazard off or clearly identify
the area to protect other people from harm
4. If the hazard is easily and safely cleared,
then do so
 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND
SAFETY STANDARDS
If not…
1. Report the hazard to the appropriate
person (such as teacher in charge, principal
etc.) to obtain assistance
 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND
SAFETY STANDARDS
If not…
2. Following clearing of the hazard fill out the
correct documentation to assist in identifying improved
practice to reduce further incidence of hazards.
All hazards must be reported using Accidental Report
form. This enables us to track the kinds of hazards we
have in our workplace, and take action where necessary
to make it safer for all student and clients.
All hazards must be reported using
Accidental Report form. This enables us to
track the kinds of hazards we have in our
workplace, and take action where necessary
to make it safer for all student and clients.
ACCIDENT REPORTS
Forms are used to give specific details
with regards to the accidents happened
in the laboratory during experiments.
Accident reports contain the following
details:
 Name of the person injured
 Date and time of the accident
 Type of injury
 First aid given
 Action taken to prevent further accidents
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
If the workplace hazard appears to be dangerous to staff
and clients and professional assistance is required:
1.Call the supervisor or manager and advise them of the
problem and the urgency of the matter.
2.Depending on the risk it may be called as an evacuation.
3.Follow the evacuation procedure.
4.The supervisor or manager will call in the fire brigade or
specialized personnel who will deal with the spill.
FIRE EXITS

All fire exits should be kept clear of from obstacles. All

students have a responsibility to make sure that chairs,
empty boxes or any other type of obstacle are not placed
in or near fire exit doorways.
All corridors also need to have equipment stored on one
side only to ensure that in the event of an emergency
there is a clear exit.
FIRE SAFETY PROCEDURE
Each work area has a designated
fire warden, who in the event of a
fire will take charge. They are
recognized by the wearing of a
red hard hat.
If you find the fire

• Assess the danger prior to doing anything.

• If it is safe to move assist anyone in the
vicinity of the fire away from danger.
• If it is possible close the door to the fire
area.
• Call for assistance. Verbally call FIRE,
FIRE, in a loud and clear voice.
If you find the fire

• Break the glass section of the fire alert call

point.
• Call to the switch; ensure you know where the
fire is, any other details that may be of
assistance to the fire brigade. Details could be
size of the fire, cause or type of fire, any people
hurt or trapped, has anyone tried to put it out.
• If safe to do so, attack the fire with the correct
extinguisher or fire hose.
If the designated fire officer is not present,
someone quickly needs to take responsibility and:

• Locate the source of the fire.

• Locate any people.
• Remove all people from the building.
• Once outside do a head count?
• Notify the authorities.
PERSONAL SAFETY WHILE WORKING WITH PC’S

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 with PC’s.
The following are some precautionary measures to take before
working with any computer equipment:
• 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 jewelries when working inside any
computer related equipment.
• Be sure not to mix electronic components and
water
PERSONAL SAFETY WHILE WORKING WITH PC’S

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 with PC’s.
The following are some precautionary measures to take before
working with any computer equipment: