BICOL TRAINING AND TECHNOLOGICAL COLLEGE, INC.

Aguinaldo St. Bacacay, Albay

TVL GRADE 12

Module Title and Code: Computer Systems Servicing NC II

Content Expert: Mary Ann B. Barcelona

Unit # and Name: Install and Configure Computer Systems

Session # and Name: Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures

Expected Time Completion:

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of the module the students should be able to:

1. Identify the basic precautions and procedures in planning, preparing, installing and
testing of computer hardware and software.
2. Determine the effects of computers to the people, health risk, and to the
environment.

Introduction:

What is Occupational health and safety?

Occupational health and safety is a cross-disciplinary area concerned with protecting
the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work.

What is Static Electricity?

ESD is a fast, silent, invisible killer of PC components.

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 There are two ways that static charge can build up to the point where an ESD becomes a
danger:
• Anything that moves or rubs against anything else has the potential to generate
static electricity, which could result in ESD.
• A spark resulting from a poor electrical connection or an unshielded or damaged
cable is also a form of ESD.

Occupational Health and Safety Procedures

1. Do not work alone so that there's someone who can take care of you in case of
emergency.

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

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 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.

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 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.

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

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 12. Use brush, compressed air or blower in cleaning the computer system.

During installation and initial test, careful planning and preparation are to be done.
To avoid personal injury and damages to wiring due to sharp pins on connectors and
printed circuit assemblies, rough chassis edges and corners, and hot components.
Adhere to warnings and limitations regarding accessibility into areas designated
only for authorized technical personnel.

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT:
SOME BASIC PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES:
 Before starting the installation, read carefully the documentation and procedures
on any hardware and software settings that may be required.
 Failure to do the proper jumper setting may cause damage to your CPU.
 Without an effective cooling fan, the CPU can overheat and cause damage to both
CPU and the motherboard.
 Each bank must have the same size and type of memory installed in pairs.
 Before adding and removing any other system components, make sure that you
unplug your power supply. Failure to do so may cause damage to your motherboard
and in the system component.
 Test the computer, insuring that it meets the necessary system requirements before
booting up.
 If the computer does not pass any of the power on self-test (POST), the computer
will receive an irregular power on self-test. An irregular POST is a beep code which

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 is different from the standard beep which can either be no beeps at all or a
combination of different beeps.

EFFECTS OF COMPUTERS
Some effects of computers relating to the violation of privacy, the impact on the labor
force, health risks, and the impact on the environment.
1. Violation of Privacy

Nearly every life event is stored in a computer somewhere-in medical records, credit
reports, tax records, etc. It is crucial that personal and confidential records be protected
properly. In many instances, where these records were not properly protected,
individuals have found their privacy violated and identities stolen.
2. Impact on Labor Force

Although computers have improved productivity in many ways and created an entire
industry with hundreds of thousands of new jobs, the skills of millions of workers and
managers have been replaced by computers. Thus, it is crucial that workers keep their
education up-to-date. A separate impact on the labor force is that some companies are
outsourcing jobs to foreign countries instead of keeping their homeland labor force
employed.
3. Health Risks

Prolonged or improper computer use can lead to injuries or disorders of the hands,
wrists, elbows, eyes, necks, and back. Computer users can protect themselves from
these health risks through proper workplace design, good posture while at the
computer, and appropriately spaced work breaks. Another health risk, called computer
addiction, occurs when someone becomes obsessed with using the computer. Once
recognized, computer addiction is a treatable disorder.
4. Public Safety

Adults, teen, and children around the world are using computers to share publicly their
photos, videos, journals, music, and other personal information. Some of these
unsuspecting, innocent computer users have fallen victim to crimes committed by
dangerous strangers. Protect yourself and your dependents from these criminals by
being cautious. For example, do not share information that would allow others to
identify or locate you.

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 5. Impact on Environment

Computer manufacturing processes and computer waste are depleting natural

resources and polluting the environment. The amount of resources required to
manufacture a personal computer equals that of a mid-sized car. When computers are
discarded in landfills, they release toxic materials and potentially dangerous levels of
lead, mercury, and flame retardants. Strategies that can help protect the environment
include recycling, regulating manufacturing processes, extending the life of
computers, and immediately donating replaced computers.

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 A. True or False:
Direction: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is wrong
in your answer sheet.

______1. Failure to do the proper jumper setting may cause damage to your CPU.

______2. After adding and removing any other system components, make sure that
you unplug your power supply.

______3. Test the computer, insuring that it meets the necessary system
requirements before booting up.

______4. With an effective cooling fan, the CPU can overheat and cause damage
to both CPU and the motherboard.

______5. After starting the installation, read carefully the documentation and
procedures on any hardware and software settings that may be required.

B. Matching Type:
Direction: Select your answer on the choices below that will correspond on the statement.
Write the letter of your answer in your answer sheet.

A. Violation of Privacy
B. Impact on the Environment
C. Public Safety
D. Health Risk
E. Impact on Labor Force

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 1. Computer manufacturing processes and computer waste are depleting natural
resources and polluting the environment.

2. Although computers have improved productivity in many ways and created an

entire industry with hundreds of thousands of new jobs, the skills of millions of
workers and managers have been replaced by computers.

3. It is crucial that personal and confidential records be protected properly.

4. Adults, teen, and children around the world are using computers to share
publicly their photos, videos, journals, music, and other personal information.

5. Prolonged or improper computer use can lead to injuries or disorders of the

hands, wrists, elbows, eyes, necks, and back.

C. Answer the following questions: Write your answer in your answer sheet.
a. Give at least 6 Occupational Health and Safety Procedure
b. Why is it important to apply OHS before dealing with computer components?
c. Why do we need Occupational Health and Safety?
d. What is the negative effect of computer?

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