OCCUPATIONAL

HEALTH AND SAFETY

What is Occupational health and
safety?
• Occupational health and safety is a cross-
disciplinary area concerned with
protecting the safety, health and welfare
of people engaged in work.
What is Static Electricity?
ESD is a fast, silent, invisible killer of PC
components.
There are two ways that static charge can
build up to the point where an ESD becomes a
danger:
•Anything that moves or rubs against anything
else has the potential to generate static
electricity, which could result in ESD.
•A spark resulting from a poor electrical
connection or an unshielded or damaged
cable is also a form of ESD.
Personal / Environmental
Safety While Working
Along With PC’s
1. Always disconnect your system before
beginning work.
2. Discharge yourself before touching any part of
the computer.
3. Always follow the instructions closely.
4. Do not work on components that are plugged
into their power source.
5. While working inside your computer, do not
attempt to service the computer except as
explained in this guide and elsewhere in product
documentation.
6. Keep liquids well away from the working area.
7. Work in a clear area, away from children and pets.
8. Be organized.
9. If you have long hair, tie it back and keep it out
of the way.
10.Remove all jewelry when working inside any
computer related equipment.
11.Keep small items away from the PC.
12.Don’t work in carpeted area.
13.Wear Anti-static wrist strap to protect from ESD.
14.See that the place where the Computer is kept
is dust free as dust can harm the system.
15.Make sure that the room has good ventilation
and won't be very hot.
16.Check the grounding in the plug to make sure
that earthing is done properly.