INFORMATION

AND
COMMUNICATIONS
TECHNOLOGY
COMPUTER
HARDWARE
SERVICES
LO 1. Plan and prepare for installation
• Observe Occupational Health and Safety policies and
procedures in planning for installation activity in
accordance with requirements
• Familiarize with computer hardware, software component
and other peripherals in accordance with established
procedures on correct operation and safety policies
• Consult appropriate/ technical personnel to ensure that
work is coordinated with others who are involved in the
activity
• Obtain materials necessary to complete the work in
accordance with established procedures
• Check the materials received against job requirements
LO 2. Install equipment/devices (hardware, software
components and peripherals) and operating systems
• Follow OHS procedures in installing devices, systems, networking
devices, and peripherals
• Comply with the requirements in installing devices,/systems,
networking devices, and peripherals
• Install computer systems, networking devices and peripherals in
accordance with job requirements
• Perform installation of devices and variety of operating systems in
accordance with customer/client’s requirements
• Obtain approval from appropriate personnel before implementing
contingency procedures
• Respond to unplanned events or conditions in accordance to
established procedures
• Check the quality of the work undertaken in accordance with the
established procedures
LO 3. Conduct test on the installed computer
system
• Follow OHS policies and procedures in conducting tests
• Check circuits and systems being isolated using specified
testing procedures
• Test devices, systems and/or installation to determine its
conformity with the requirements
• Undertake final inspections on the installed devices,
systems to ensure conformity with the requirements
• Accomplish technical reports on the tests conducted
• Follow procedures in forwarding documentation to
appropriate personnel and/or authority on the test
conducted
LO 1. Plan and prepare for installation
• Observe Occupational Health and Safety policies and
procedures in planning for installation activity in
accordance with requirements
• Familiarize with computer hardware, software component
and other peripherals in accordance with established
procedures on correct operation and safety policies
• Consult appropriate/ technical personnel to ensure that
work is coordinated with others who are involved in the
activity
• Obtain materials necessary to complete the work in
accordance with established procedures
• Check the materials received against job requirements
 Lesson 1

Plan and Prepare

For
Configuration
OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH
AND
SAFETY
POLICIES
AND
PROCEDURES
PROCEDURES
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Policy –An
Information and communication technology (ICT)
student should know how to behave when working in the
computer laboratory, as well as implement a safe way of
accomplishing every task. Safety practices should be
learned early and always adheres in working with any
electrical and electronic device, including personal
computers and its peripherals. This is for your protection
as well as to the people working with you, and for the
devices that you are using. The basis for this process
begins with Occupational Health and Safety Policies.
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.
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.
1.Do not work alone so that
there's someone who can take
care of you in case of
emergency.
2. Always power off the computer
and unplug the computer before
working on it.
3. Take away any liquid 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 equipments (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.
11. Contingency measures during
workplace accidents, fire and
other emergencies are
recognized.
12. Use brush, compressed air or
blower in cleaning the computer
system.