Occupational Health and Safety for Computer Hardware Servicing

Posted by Ramel de la Cruz at 7:08 AM

http://www.tekkianswer.com/2011/10/occupational-health-and-safety-for.html
06 OCT

People who wanted to take the computer hardware servicing (CHS) NCII exam is expected to have the
prior basic knowledge on computer hardware and software operations. To pass the exam, they are
required to demonstrate competencies in the standard PC installation, hardware troubleshooting and
repair, software installation, and basic networking. It is also expected that they can to give at least six
occupational health and safety (OHS) that is related to computer hardware servicing.

The following are the examples of OHS that is related to computer hardware servicing.

 Contingency measures during workplace accidents, fire and other emergencies are
recognized.
 Personal protective equipment are correctly used in accordance with organization OHS
procedures and practices.
 Hazard/risks in the workplace and their corresponding indicators are identified to minimize
or eliminate risk to co-workers, workplace and environment.
 Always discharge yourself before touching any part of the computer.
 Be careful with tools that may cause short circuit.
 Wear rubber sole shoes when standing on the ground or in a concrete floor.
 Always power off and unplug the computer before working on it.
 When making circuit changes, switch off and unplug the power cord from the equipment
then discharge the capacitors.
 Replace only fuses with those proper rating.
 Hold the components by the edges and do not touch the IC’s.
 Read and follow instructions on the manual carefully.
 Do not use excessive force if things don’t quite slip into place

I hope that these examples will help those who wanted to get a certificate on Computer Hardware
Servicing NC II from Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA, Philippines) .
Good luck to all of you.