Technology and Livelihood Education

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Technology and
Livelihood Education
Information and Communications
Technology
Computer Systems Servicing
Quarter 2 - Module 2
Configuring Computer System and
Network (2)
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TLE 10-COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING
Quarter 2- Week 6
Lesson
Safety Precautions
3
What I Need to Know
This module will teach the students to learn the safety and precautions by
setting activities or guidelines for inspection and testing the computer systems and
networks.
The module outlines the potential health risks and provides an implementing
policy statement that is maintaining the required level of health and safety in the
workplace which the students will understand very well the importance of its
procedure:
➢ Follow Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Procedures in Testing Systems
and networks.
➢ Test computer systems and networks in accordance with the job
requirements.
➢ Accomplish technical reports on the tests conducted.
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What I Know
Direction: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if not.
1. Installing network cables, whether copper or fiber optic, can be dangerous.

2. You should wear clothing such as mini skirts, short sleeved shirt when
working with toxic materials.
3. A safe workplace is clean, organized and well-lit.
4. Wear safety glasses if possible.
5. Never stand on the top rung of the ladder. You could easily lose your balance
and fall.
6. No one should know that you will be working in your area.
7. Cordon off the area with caution tape or safety cones.
8. Wear gloves whenever possible, and dispose any waste properly.
9. You should handle solvents and glues used with fiber optics with utmost care.
10. Keep your working tools in safe place.
11. The process of cutting and trimming the strands of fiber-optic cables can
produce tiny fragments of glass that can penetrate your eyes.
12. You should keep the work area full of clutter.
13. Use tape to pick up small fragments and dispose them off properly.
14.Use special detectors to help you tell if a fiber is energized.
15. Make it sure that fire extinguisher and first aid kit be available in a
workplace.
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What Is It
Common hazards encounter by computer technicians and users
A 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. The situation could
involve a task , chemical or equipment used. Hazard management is a continuous
process that can be used to improve the health and safety of all workplaces.
Physical Hazards
One of the most common physical hazards involving computer technicians is

cables running across the floor. If someone trips ,falls, and hurts himself because
because of a cable you can across the floor, someone(you, your employer, or your
customer) has a serious leagal negligence problem. If you need to temporarily run a
cable across the floor, place a danger sign similar to those “wet floor” signs used by
cleaning services.
Mechanical Hazards
When working on electric equipment, ask yourself “ is there anyway this

equipment could hurt me?”. You might stick your hand in a computer and suddenly
the paper feed arm moves, feeding, but a piece of your finger too.
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Safety precautions when using a ladder:
1. Read the labels on the ladder, and follow any safety instructions
written on it.
2. Never stand on the top rung of the ladder. You could easily lose your
balance and fall.
3. Make sure that people in the area know you will be working there.
5. When you are using a ladder that leans up against a wall, follow the
instructions written on the ladder, and have someone hold the ladder
to help keep it steady.
Occupational Health and Safety is planned system of working to prevent illness
and injury where you work by recognizing and identifying hazards and risks.
Occupational Health and Safety is also referring to the policies, procedures and
activities that aim to protect the health safety and welfare of a people at the
workplace.
Occupational Health and Safety standards Each student has a responsibility to
their colleagues and their organization to report and act upon any potential
workplace hazard. Students need to be aware of the type of hazards that are
possibly present in their work environment .
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.
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 can be easily and safely cleared, then do so. If not…
5. Report the hazard to the appropriate person (such as teacher in charge, principal
etc.) to obtain assistance.
6. After clearing the hazard, fill out the correct documentation to assist in identifying
improved practice to reduce further incidence of hazards
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All hazards must be reported using an Accidental Report form. This enables us to
track the kinds of hazards we have in our workplace, and take action when
necessary to make it safer for all student and clients.
What’s More
A. How to make Accident Reports

Forms are used to give specific details with regards to accidents that 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
Accident Report Sample Form
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B. Directions: Identify the type of hazards. Match column A with B.
Write only the letter of each correct answer on a separate
sheet of paper.
Column A Column B
1. cables running across the floor 1. mechanical hazard
2. hot components or sharp edges of 2. physical hazard

computers
3. inkjet printer cartridge 3. electric shock hazards
4. Exposed power cable 4.chemical hazards
5. open casing of computer 5. CRT monitor high voltage hazard
What I Have Learned

Personal Safety While Working with PCs
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 PCs. The
following are some precautionary measures to take before working with any
computer equipment:
Directions: Write your answers on the space provided.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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What I Can Do
A. Direction: Enumerate some precautionary measures to take before working on

. any other computer
1. 2. 3. 4.
5.
B. Assess the Risk
What are the two main things should the person in charge or responsible for safety
consider when assessing the risk?
_
_
Assessment
Direction: Write T if the statement is correct and F if it is incorrect.
1. Installing network cables, whether copper or fiber optic, can be dangerous.

2. You should wear clothing such as mini skirts, short sleeved shirt when working
with toxic materials.
3. A safe workplace is clean, organized and well-lit.
4. Wear safety glasses if possible.
5. Never stand on the top rung of the ladder. You could easily lose your balance
and fall.
6. No one should know that you will be working in your area.
8. Wear gloves whenever possible, and dispose any waste properly.
9. You should handle solvents and glues used with fiber optics with utmost care.
10. Keep your working tools in safe place.
11. The process of cutting and trimming the strands of fiber-optic cables can produce
tiny fragments of glass that can penetrate your eyes.
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12. You should keep the work area full of clutter.
13. Use tape to pick up small fragments and dispose them off
properly.
14. Use special detectors to help you tell if a fiber is energized.
15. Make it sure that fire extinguisher and first aid kit be available in a
workplace.
Additional Activities
Direction: Explain the different example of safety precaution.

(5points each)
1. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Policy
2. Occupational safety and health
3. Occupational Health and Safety standards

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This module was collaboratively developed and reviewed by educators

Department of Education • Republic of the Philippines

What I Need to Know

Direction: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if not.

1. Installing network cables, whether copper or fiber optic, can be dangerous.

Common hazards encounter by computer technicians and users

One of the most common physical hazards involving computer technicians is

When working on electric equipment, ask yourself “ is there anyway this

1. Identify the hazard.

2. Clear the area close to the hazard.

A. How to make Accident Reports

Accident Report Sample Form

1. cables running across the floor 1. mechanical hazard

2. hot components or sharp edges of 2. physical hazard

3. inkjet printer cartridge 3. electric shock hazards

4. Exposed power cable 4.chemical hazards

5. open casing of computer 5. CRT monitor high voltage hazard

What I Have Learned

Directions: Write your answers on the space provided.

A. Direction: Enumerate some precautionary measures to take before working on

Direction: Write T if the statement is correct and F if it is incorrect.

1. Installing network cables, whether copper or fiber optic, can be dangerous.

Direction: Explain the different example of safety precaution.

1. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Policy

2. Occupational safety and health

3. Occupational Health and Safety standards

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