INFORMATION SHEET NO. 1.

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Occupational Health & Safety Policies and Procedures

Learning Objectives:
After reading of this Information Sheet, you should be able to:
1. Identify the basic precautions and procedures in planning, preparing, installing and testing of
computer hardware and software.
2. Determine the effects of computers to the people, health risk, and to the environment.

During installation and initial test, careful planning and preparation are to be done. To avoid
personal injury and damages to wiring due to sharp pins on connectors and printed circuit
assemblies, rough chassis edges and corners, and hot components.
Adhere to warnings and limitations regarding accessibility into areas designated only for authorized
technical personnel.

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT: SOME BASIC PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES

 Before starting the installation, read carefully the documentation and procedures on any hardware
and software settings that may be required.
 Failure to do the proper jumper setting may cause damage to your CPU.
 Without an effective cooling fan, the CPU can overheat and cause damage to both CPU and the
motherboard.
 Each bank must have the same size and type of memory installed in pairs.
 Before adding and removing any other system components, make sure that you unplug your power
supply. Failure to do so may cause damage to your motherboard and in the system component.
 Test the computer, ensuring that it meets the necessary system requirements before booting up.
 If the computer does not pass any of the power on self-test (POST), the computer will receive an
irregular power on self-test. An irregular POST is a beep code which is different from the standard
beep

EFFECTS OF COMPUTERS

Some effects of computers relating to the violation of privacy, the impact on the labor force,
health risks, and the impact on the environment.

1. Violation of Privacy
Nearly every life event is stored in a computer somewhere--in medical records, credit reports, tax
records, etc. It is crucial that personal and confidential records be protected properly. In many
instances, where these records were not properly protected, individuals have found their privacy
violated and identities stolen.

2. Impact on Labor Force

Although computers have improved productivity in many ways and created an entire industry with
hundreds of thousands of new jobs, the skills of millions of workers and managers have been
replaced by computers. Thus, it is crucial that workers keep their education up-to-date. A separate
impact on the labor force is that some companies are outsourcing jobs to foreign countries instead
of keeping their homeland labor force employed.

3. Health Risks
Prolonged or improper computer use can lead to injuries or disorders of the hands, wrists, elbows,
eyes, necks, and back. Computer users can protect themselves from these health risks through
proper workplace design, good posture while at the computer, and appropriately spaced work
breaks. Another health risk, called computer addiction, occurs when someone becomes obsessed
with using the computer. Once recognized, computer addiction is a treatable disorder.
4. Public Safety
Adults, teen, and children around the world are using computers to share publicly their photos,
videos, journals, music, and other personal information. Some of these unsuspecting, innocent
computer users have fallen victim to crimes committed by dangerous strangers. Protect yourself and
your dependents from these criminals by being cautious. For example, do not share information that
would allow others to identify or locate you.

5. Impact on Environment
Computer manufacturing processes and computer waste are depleting natural resources and
polluting the environment. The amount of resources required to manufacture a personal computer
equals that of a mid-sized car. When computers are discarded in landfills, they release toxic
materials and potentially dangerous levels of lead, mercury, and flame retardants. Strategies that
can help protect the environment include recycling, regulating manufacturing processes, extending
the life of computers, and immediately donating replaced computers

SELF-CHECK NO. 1.1

**Write your answers in your Quiz Booklet**

A. True or False

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is incorrect.

_________ 1. Failure to do the proper jumper setting may cause damage to your CPU.
_________ 2. After adding and removing any other system components, make sure that you unplug your
power supply.
_________ 3. Test the computer, ensuring that it meets the necessary system requirements before
booting up.
_________ 4. With an effective cooling fan, the CPU can overheat and cause damage to both CPU and
the motherboard.
_________ 5. After starting the installation, read carefully the documentation and procedures on any
hardware and software settings that may be required.

B. Identification

Directions: Identify what is being described in each number. Choose the letter that correspond to your
answer.

A. Violation of Privacy
B. Impact on the Environment
C. Public Safety
D. Health Risk
E. Impact on Labor Force

_________ 1. Computer manufacturing processes and computer waste that are depleting natural
resources and polluting the environment.
_________ 2. Although computers have improved productivity in many ways and created an entire
industry with hundreds of thousands of new jobs, the skills of millions of workers and
managers have been replaced by computers.
_________ 3. It is crucial that personal and confidential records be protected properly.
_________ 4. Adults, teens, and children around the world are using computers to share publicly
their photos, videos, journals, music, and other personal information.
_________ 5. Prolonged or improper computer use can lead to injuries

Compare your answers with the Answer Key on the next page. If you get 75% and above, then you
may proceed to the next activity but if not, master the lesson and take the Self-Check again
 ANSWER KEY 1.1

A. True or False

1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. FALSE

B. Multiple Choice

1. B
2. E
3. A
4. C
5. D

RATING SCALE
Points Earned Numerical Rating Descriptive Rating
10 100 Excellent
8-9 90-95 Very Good
6-7 80-85 Good
4-5 75 Fair
0-3 70 Needs Improvement