Laboratory Exercise 2

Basic OHS Guidelines

STUDENT RODRIGUEZ, ALDRIN D. DATE: August 31,2023

NAME:

Topic: Components of a computer system

Exercise Outcome: At the end of the exercise the students should be able to familiarize
themselves with the tools and computer basic OHS guidelines.

Instruction:
1. Open the link below:

OHS Guidelines
https://e-tesda.gov.ph/mod/book/view.php?id=1260

2. You may visit different websites on the topics for additional readings.
3. Familiarize the OHS guidelines.

Task 1:
Put a check (√) on Done if you already familiarize the OHS guidelines and a check (√)
under not yet done when if not clearly familiarize the tool/s. Put your comments under
remarks column.

OHS Guidelines Done Not yet Remarks

done
1. Do not work alone so Having someone, whether it’s a
that there’s someone friend or family especially when
who can take care of you working on something
in case of emergency. hazardous is better than being
alone. It gives you that feeling of
reassurance because you can
always rely on them whenever
something goes wrong or out of
hand.

2. Always power off the When fixing or doing a

computer and unplug maintenance on your computer,
the computer before proper observance if it is already
working on it. turned off and unplugged
should be a top priority as it
would prevent any electrical
shocks or short circuits that
could injure you or damage your
equipment.
3. Take away any liquid Liquids are the best conductors
 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.
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.
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.
of electricity and when
accidentally spilled on some of
your computer parts, there’s a
high chance of not only getting
electrocuted but also damaging
that part of the computer.
You should always exercise
caution when using tools that
could potentially cause a short
circuit to avoid harming
sensitive computer parts. There
are different tools designed for
electronics work which is more
applicable and much safer.
By grounding, it means creating
a path for the excess electric
charge to flow safely away from
you and your PC. Doing this is a
must as it will prevent potential
damage to your computer.
When fixing or assembling some
of the components of your
computer back into place,
exerting too much force would
not be ideal as it would crack or
further damage that certain
component of your computer.
A clean and neat workspace
area before and after use would
be very beneficial as it would
lessen the possibilities of getting
into an accident.
When handling computer
components, hold them by the
edges and avoid touching the
Integrated Circuit (IC) parts, as
oils and static can harm them.
Wearing PPE such as gloves,
facemasks, boots, etc.., should
be strictly observed because it is
a fundamental safety measure
that safeguards your well-being
and helps maintain a secure
work environment.
When working on a cable
connector, make sure the pins
are aligned properly in order to
not damage its ports or
connectors.
11. Contingency Identifying the possible
measures during hazards/risks in the workplace
workplace accidents, fire, is very important to minimize
and other emergencies risk and promote safe work
are recognized. environment.
12. Use brush, You should always use the
compressed air, or proper cleaning tools or
blower in cleaning the equipment especially when
computer system. working on a computer system.
Using tools not designated for
that type of work would only
destroy your computer.

Task 2:

Choose an industry or any type of workplace that makes use of computers or electronics
(e.g., computer laboratory, computer shop, stores, etc.). You can also do this activity on
your own home/personal computer.

Observe the surroundings and make a list of hazards that may be present in the workplace.
Describe the risks.

Write down possible interventions to control the risks.

Hazards Risk Assessment Risk Control

1. The risks would be
1. Tangled extension someone would trip
wires and fall, and that it
2. Wet floor could also lead to
some equipment
3. Unevenly stacked
damage.
boxes
2. If accidentally stepped
4. Misplaced cleaning
on the wet floor upon
solvents
entering the
5. Liquid products such
workshop, there is
as uncapped water
high likely someone
beside computer
would slip and fall,
monitors
causing them some
minor or even major
injuries.
3. Misplaced boxes or
unevenly stacked
1. Ensuring that the
extension wires are
well organized and
neatly stored when
not in use. The use of
gaffers tape is also an
option in order to
minimize the disarray
of the wires.
2. Some of the ways to
avoid such scenario is
to always mop the wet
areas of the floor and
putting signs beside
it.
3. When such scenario is
observed inside a
 boxes on high places
especially on top of
cabinets have a high
chance that it would
fall over to someone.
The head would be the
very first thing the
boxes would hit upon
landing and it could 4. People who used these
lead to very severe
injuries or even
fatalities.
4. Cleaning solvents
such as glass cleaner
comprised mostly of
ammonia and water. If
someone accidentally
swallowed it, it could 5. It is okay to place
lead to stomach
irritation, nausea,
vomiting, and
diarrhea. In severe
cases, confusion,
drowsiness, and
mouth burns can
occur after ingestion
of such Windex
products.
5. Any type of liquids,
when accidentally
spilled on top of
plugged computer
monitors, it could to
lead to long term
equipment damage
and there’s a possible
chance that you
would also get
electrocuted along the
process.
SHORT REFLECTION
Write a minimum of one paragraph reflection of your learnings about the activity.
workplace, you should
immediately fix and
properly place the
boxes to a much safer
place in order to avoid
any possible harm to
you and to other
people.
kinds of cleaning
products should
properly clean the
area and place these
things to a much
secure place where it
belongs and is out of
reach by children.
liquids such as water
beside computer
monitors but make
sure it is properly
capped to avoid any
accidents of spillage.
Another best way to
avoid such scenario is
to never bring or put
any liquid products
beside these
electronics.
Today, I learned many different things and was able to familiarize with the different OHS
guidelines observed and practiced inside a workplace. I learned what are the possible
hazards and the risks a certain workplace contains and what are the ways to prevent and
minimize it to avoid any type of injuries or whatsoever. Being able to recognize such
scenario upon entering any workplace and being able to think critically a solution to it is an
important skill to master because in life, unexpected things happen and you should always
be ready for it. Practicing these simple OHS guidelines not only benefits yourself, but also
to others. It is always better to be in a safe environment to be in than a dangerous one.

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