TLE ICT 8(COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING)

Chemical hazard Any hazard that results from the accidental caused by toxic
chemical.
Desktop computer Is a personal computer (PC) in a form intended for stationary
use.
Electric shock Characterized by pain and muscular spasm cause by an
electric current.
Elimination The process of removing the hazard from the workplace.
Ergonomics The science of designing the workplace environment to fit the
user.
Hazard A situation that has the potential to harm the health and safety
of people.
Hazard control The development of systems to prevent accidents or injuries.
Health The general condition of a person in all aspects.
Housekeeping Is the systematic process of making a home neat and clean
and in order.
Risk A potential condition that a chosen action or activity causes.
Risk management The process of analyzing exposure to risk and managing it.
Safety The state of being "safe".
Standards Something accepted as a basis for comparison.
Tree structure An algorithm for placing and locating files in an organized
database.
OSH Occupational safety and health
PPE Personal protective equipment
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.There are three
steps used to manage health and safety at work:
1. Spot the Hazard (Hazard Identification)
2. Assess the Risk (Risk Assessment)
3. Make the Changes (Risk Control)
A hazard is anything that could hurt you or someone
else.
Examples of workplace hazards include:
 frayed electrical cords (could result in electrical shock)
 boxes stacked precariously (they could fall on someone)
 noisy machinery (could result in damage to your hearing)

Assessing the risk means working out how likely it is that a

hazard will harm someone and how serious the harm could
be.Common hazards encountered by computer technicians and users Physical
Hazard- cables running across the floor
Mechanical Hazards- hot components or sharp
edges of computers
Chemical Hazards- inkjet printer cartridge
Electric Shock Hazard- exposed power cable
CRT Monitor High-Voltage Hazard- open casing of computer
monitor