OHS in CSS Grade 10
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This document provides safety guidelines for computer technicians. It outlines the importance of following proper safety procedures to prevent accidents, injuries, fines and legal consequences. Specific safety tips are provided, such as turning off and unplugging equipment before working on it, wearing appropriate protective gear, keeping workspaces clean and organized, properly disposing of hazardous materials, and having a fire escape plan and using a fire extinguisher appropriately in case of a fire.
OHS in CSS Grade 10
- 1. PLAN AND PREPARE FOR CONFIGURATION
- 2. Safety Procedures •It is essential to maintain safe working conditions to prevent accidents and injury to any person or damage to any object in a work area. New staff and visitors must be informed of the appropriate safety procedures.Any transgression of the procedures must be reported.
- 3. •As an aspiring computer technician, you should be aware of all possible dangers in the workplace. It is a must to follow proper procedures for handling computer equipment. Failure to follow the prescribed safety procedures could result in fines, criminal convictions, and damage to equipment, claims for damage from the owner of the property and data, injury, or death.
- 4. •A safe work space is clean, organized, and well-lit.The disposal or recycling of hazardous computer components must be done properly. Make sure to follow regulations that govern how to dispose specific items.When an organization violates these regulations, there can be legal consequences.
- 5. General Safety Guidelines •Follow the basic safety guidelines to prevent cuts, burns, electrical shock, and damage to eyesight. As a best practice, make sure that a fire extinguisher and first aid kit are available in case of fire or injury. Here are some general safety guidelines:
- 6. •Remove your watch or any other jewelry and secure loose clothing. •Turn off the power and unplug equipment before opening the case and performing service. •Cover any sharp edges inside the computer case with tape. •Never open a power supply or a monitor. •Do not touch areas in printers that are hot or those which use high voltage.
- 7. •Know where the fire extinguisher is located and learn how to use it. •Know where the first aid kit is located. •Keep food and drinks out of your workspace. •Keep your workspace clean and free of clutter. •Lift heavy objects with sturdy leg support to avoid back injury.
- 8. Fire Safety Guidelines Follow fire safety guidelines to protect equipment and lives.Turn off and unplug the computer before beginning a repair to avoid damage to the computer or electric shock to the technician. Fire can spread rapidly and be very costly. Proper use of a fire extinguisher can prevent a small fire from getting out of control. When working with computer components, always consider the possibility of an accidental fire and prepare how to react. If there is a fire, you should follow these safety procedures:
- 9. •Always have a planned fire escape route before beginning any work. •Never fight a fire that is out of control or not contained. •Get out of the building quickly in case of an out-of-control fire. •Contact emergency services immediately for help.