Grade

7/8

TLE-ICT
COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING
Exploratory COURSE
QUARTER 2 – MODULE 3

Occupational Health and Safety

(OHS) Policies and Procedures

Basic Computer System

Maintenance
Introduction
This module covers the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values needed to
perform computer operations which include the basic maintenance of computer system
and the standards of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Policies and Procedures.
Before going to perform some computer operations, you must observe the
proper safety procedures for you to keep away from harm, injury, or even death.

Lesson Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Policies and

1 Procedures

OHS or Occupational Health and Safety refer to the legislation, policies,

procedures, and activities that aim to protect the health, safety, and welfare of all
people at the workplace.

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1. Do not work alone so that someone 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 equipment (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. Emergency measures during workplace accidents, fire, and other emergencies
are recognized.
12. Use brush, compressed air or blower in cleaning the computer system.

5s for the Personal Computer

You work with documents, presentations, graphics, and other files all day – and
chances are, you have a lot of them. Stop the file clutter by managing your files more
effectively. 5s concept provides the foundation for all quality improvement programs.
It results to an increase of daily productivity and better organization.

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Step 1: Sort (Seiri)

Too many unused files and folders slow you and your computer down. Remove
or discard what is not needed so that there are fewer hazards and less clutter to
interfere with work. Only keep what is needed.

Step 2: Set In Order (Seiton)

There must be place for everything. Organize your files and folders to reduce
clutter and allow for instant access:
1) Establish a naming convention for files. This will make files easier to locate
2) Create a folder system for organizing your work. Tips include:

Step 3: Shine (Seiso)

1) Cleaning your computer and check your computer for problems:
a. Clean your computer screen.
b. Clean the key board.
c. Clean all cables and ensure free from dust.
d. Clean computer main box.
e. Run system diagnostic/maintenance utilities
i. Anti‐virus
ii. Disk defragmentation
iii. Anti‐spyware
f. Clean the start menu
2) Audit that you are saving files using the correct naming conventions, and that
naming conventions are being used in shared locations as well.

Step 4: Standardize (Seiketsu)

Develop consistency in practices over time.

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Step 5: Sustain (Shitsuke)
Allocate 5 minutes a week to run through organization of your PC. Remember,
5 minutes can save the effort you spend to search through unnecessary clutter! Studies
show that you can use your computer twice as efficiently if you organize it well.

POSTURE PERFECT

Ergonomics is the science of designing equipment for safe and comfortable

working environment.

When sitting in front of the computer, make sure that you are sitting in the right
way. If you slouch or sit too far away from the computer table, your body will soon be
in great pain.

Here are some things you need to remember to keep yourself safe and
comfortable when working on the computer.

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1. Sit up straight. This will keep your shoulder and neck from getting stiff.
2. Place your feet flat on the floor. If your feet do not reach the floor, use a stable
footrest.
3. Your elbows should be bent at a right angle at your side. This position allows
your arms to be relaxed.
4. Make sure your monitor is right in front of you. It is best to sit about two feet
away from the screen.
5. Look away from the computer every few minutes to rest your eyes. Blink a few
times, do not let your eyes get tired.
6. When working on the computer for a long time, take frequent short breaks.
Wiggle your fingers, shake your hands and stand up and stretch on your
tiptoes.
7. Do not squeeze the mouse. Lay your hand gently on it. When moving the
mouse, move your whole arm and not just your hand.
8. Use an optical glass antiglare filter when needed.

Lesson Basic Computer System Maintenance

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 Just like getting an oil change for the car, maintaining the computer is crucial
to keeping it secure and in good working condition. Good computer maintenance will
not only make sure the computer is running optimally but will also protect your
valuable data from cybersecurity threats.
Computer maintenance is the practice of keeping computers in a good state of
repair.
• Folders
Folders are used to organize and categorize files in your computer storage.

• Antivirus
Use the antivirus to check your computer, flash drives and other storage
devices for any files infected with viruses and malware. Make sure that your
antivirus has the latest update.

• Backup
Creating a backup of your files will give you the assurance that if something
goes wrong with your file, you can still retrieve a duplicate of your file from your
backup storage.

• System Update
System Updates were designed to address software and security issues and
problems in our computers. This ensures safe computing.
To update your operating system, just follow the steps below:
1. Click on the Windows 10 start button
2. Click the Settings – the one with gear-liked icon.
3. In the windows Settings that would appear on your screen, scroll down to
Update and Security and click it.
4. In the Windows update window, click Check for updates. Restart your
computer after the installation of updates.

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Taking Care of Your Computer
Think about all the things you own, such as clothes, books, and toys. You must
take good care of them so that they will last for a long time. Your Computer, like your
other belongings, needs a special care and attention to last a long time and remain in
good working condition.

TENDER, LOVING CARE (TLC)

Here are some things that you should always remember to give your computer
the tender, loving care it needs.
1. Always keep your computer free from dust, grime, and all kinds of dirt. Wipe it
every other day with a soft, lightly damp, lint-free cloth. The keyboard should
also be disinfected with alcohol wipes.
2. Place your computer, speaker, scanner, and printer atop a sturdy surface. Your
computer table should be strong enough to hold their entire weight.
3. Slightly cold weather is ideal for computers. If the weather is too hot, turn off
your computer unit.
4. Avoid cluttering up the space around your computer.
5. Keep all liquids and food items away from your computer because they can
damage delicate electronic circuits. Liquids can also cause serious electrical
shock if spilled on the computer.
6. Wash your hands before using the computer to avoid “sticky keys”.
7.
Activity 1: Reveal Me

Directions: Search for the six (6) different words related to OHS Policies and Hazards.
Encircle the word/ words vertically, horizontally, backward, upward, or
downward.

Activity 2: Mark Me
Directions: Read the statements carefully. Mark check ( ) if the statement follows the
OSH policies and procedures, otherwise mark wrong (X).

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 ______________ 1. Work alone so that nobody 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.
Activity 3: Organize your desktop
Directions: Organize your desktop. Name the 5 folders based on the files given below.
Organize your own desktop by sorting the given files accordingly.

1 4.

2. 5.

3.

FILES FOLDER NAME

1. Fight Song by Rachel Platten.mp3
2. House.jpeg
3. Video of the School activities
4. School hymn.doc
5. Letter to the principal.doc
6. Importance of Facebook usage.ppt
7. Harry Potter movie
8. Blessings by Laura Story.mp3
9. Excuse letter.doc
10. School.jpeg

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 ANSWER KEY:

Activity 1 Activity 2 Activity 3

• COMPUTER 1. X Folder Name

• SAFETY 1. Images
2. Audio
• HEALTH 2.
3. Documents
4. Video
• STANDARD 3. 5. PowerPoint
• OCCUPATION
4. Files
AL 1. Audio
2. Image
• MAINTAIN 5. 3. Video
4. Documents
5. Documents
6. PowerPoint
7. Video
8. Audio
9. Documents
10. Images

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 SUMMATIVE TEST

A: True or false
Directions: Read the statements carefully then write TRUE if the statement is
correct and write FALSE if it is wrong. Write your answer in your TLE
CSS Activity notebook.
_______ 1. Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) refers to the legislation, policies,
procedures, and activities that aim to protect the health and safety of all
people at the workplace.
_______ 2. Work alone so that nobody can take care in case of emergencies.
_______ 3. Do not turn off the computer before cleaning the system unit.
_______ 4. Take away any liquid near your working area.
_______ 5. Be careful with tools that may cause short circuit.
_______ 6. Place parts or tools wherever you like.
_______ 7. Place your computer near an electronic socket to avoid trailing wires across
the floor.
_______ 8. Before using any chemicals for electronic equipment, always read the
warnings and instructions on the label.
_______ 9. Always ground or discharge yourself before touching any part of the
computer.
_______10. Use excessive force if things don’t quite slip into place.

II. Directions: Fill in the missing word/s to complete the sentence.

1. Occupational ______________ and Safety refers to the legislation, policies,

procedures, and activities that aim to protect the health, safety, and welfare of
all people at the workplace.
2. ________ concept provides the foundation for all quality improvement
programs.
3. _____________ is the science of designing equipment for safe and
comfortable working environment.
4. _____________ are used to organize and categorize files in your computer
storage.
5. System ____________ were designed to address software and security issues
and problems in the computers.

III. Essay
Directions: Answer the question concisely. (5points each)

1. Why is computer system maintenance important?

2. How OHS can help workers be safe in the workplace?

REFERENCES:
BOOKS
___________________________________________________________________

1. Clifford P. Esteban, The Amazing World of Computers 4 Second Edition,

Phoenix Publishing House, Inc. 927 Quezon Ave., Quezon City
2. K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum-Technology and Livelihood Education
Learning Module-Computer Hardware Servicing-RONALDO V. ROMULO and
DEOVER M. PASCO

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ELECTRONIC RESOURCES
______________________________________________________________
1. http://www.kekdafni.gr/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ICT-MODULES-
OVERVIEW.pdf
2. https://www.proprofs.com/discuss/c/computer
3. https://www.academia.edu/34890204/._CBLM_Perform_Computer
4. https://sites.google.com/site/fixurpc1974/common/pc-operations
5. https://www.scribd.com/document/380828448/lm-chs-140627062037-
phpapp01
6. http://instructionaltech.dmschools.org/uploads/1/0/4/8/10487804/how_to_5s_
computer.pdf

PHOTOS
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1. OHS
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/196610339963372111
2. Correct Sitting Position
https://www.merakildh.in/2020/02/correct-sitting-posture.html
3. 5S
https://www.facebook.com/5sCleaning/photos/ever-curious-where-5s-comes-
from-it-is-a-japanese-methodology-of-cleaning-seiri-/323955878209817/