illness and injury where you work by recognizing and identifying hazards and risks. HAZARD is a situation in the workplace that has the potential to harm the health and safety of people or to damage plant and equipment anything that could hurt you or someone else. Three steps to manage health and safety at work: 1. Spot the Hazard (Hazard Identification) 2. Assess the Risk (Risk Assessment) 3. Make the Changes (Risk Control) Common hazards encountered by computer technicians and users Physical Hazards Mechanical Hazards Chemical Hazards Electric Shock Hazard CRT monitor high voltage hazards
PHYSICAL HAZARDS -are conditions or situations that can cause the body physical harm or intense stress. -can be both natural and human made elements MECHANICAL HAZARDS -a harmful or danger posing situation that involves machines mostly in a working environment MECHANICAL HAZARDS -these hazards are common in work industries like, mining, manufacturing, agriculture and construction. CHEMICAL HAZARDS -Exist in the form of gases, dust, corrosives, vapor and liquids. These chemicals can become dangerous to persons, when inhaled or absorbed through the skin. -Can cause breathing problems, skin irritation or burns. To protect workers from chemical hazards, employers need to supply their employees with protective clothing. ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDS - occur upon contact of a (human) body part with any source of electricity that causes a sufficient current through the skin, muscles, or hair CRT monitor high voltage hazards
- Electric shock, burn - TESDA NC II Computer Servicing also requires to learn about the Computer Hardware Servicing Safety and Precautions. The only danger to you in most of these devices is the AC line connection. Before you plug in the unit with any covers removed, make note and cover up any exposed AC line connections. The rest of the circuitry is low voltage and while you can destroy your equipment by your actions, you should be fairly safe. The following SafetyGuidelines are included for your survival when working on line connected or high voltage equipment.
Don't work alone - in the event of an emergency another person's presence may be essential. Always keep one hand in your pocket when anywhere around a powered line-connected or high voltage system. Wear rubber bottom shoes or sneakers. Don't wear any jewelry or other materials that could accidentally contact circuitry and conduct current, or get caught in moving parts. (Bracelets, long necklaces) Don't attempt repair work when you are tired. Not only will you be more careless, but your primary diagnostic tool - deductive reasoning - will not be operating at full capacity. Finally, never assume anything without checking it out for yourself! Don't take shortcuts! END OF LESSON 3