O.H.

S
(Occupational Health and Safety)
OHS in the Workplace:

Contingency measures during workplace

accidents, fire, and other emergencies are
recognized.
OHS in the Workplace:

Hazard/Risks in the workplace and their

corresponding indicators are identified to
minimize or eliminate risk to coworkers,
workplace and environment.
OHS in the Workplace:

Clean the area before and after using it to

maintain sanitation and prevent accident.
OHS in the Workplace:

Working area should have ventilation, trash

cans, fire exit, and capable of being disinfect.
OHS in the Workplace:

When possible, try to avoid working in carpeted

areas. Carpet greatly increases static buildup
within your body.
OHS in the Workplace:

When working on a computer avoid places that

are damp, subject to temperature extremes, dirty,
or dusty.
OHS in the Workplace:

The table should be clean and non-metallic to

avoid short circuits
OHS in the Computer Systems:

Always power off and unplug the computer

before working on it.
OHS in the Computer Systems:

Replace only fuses with those proper rating

(usually on AVRs).
OHS in the Computer Systems:

Hold the components by the edge and do not

touch the Integrated Circuits.
OHS in the Computer Systems:

Handle all sensitive components in non-

conducting metallic edge.
OHS in the Computer Systems:

Be careful and use tapes to cover the sharp edges

inside the computer case.
OHS in the Computer Systems:

Do not use excessive force when installing

computer components to prevent damage.
OHS in the Computer Systems:

Label any cable connectors before

disconnecting. Note where the connector goes
and in what position it has installed.
OHS in the Computer Systems:

Take care when connecting or disconnecting

cables. A damaged cable can cause a short in
electrical circuit.
OHS in the Computer Systems:

Prevent damage to the connectors by aligning

pins before you connect cable. Misaligned
connector pins can cause damage to system
component at power on.
OHS in the Computer Systems:

10

When disconnecting a cable, always pull on the

cable connector or strain-relief loop, not on the
cable itself.
OHS in the Computer Systems:

11

Do not clean your computer with wet clothes or

any liquid detergents.
OHS in the Computer Systems:

12

Use brush, compressed air or blower in cleaning

the computer system.
OHS for the Technician:

Read and follow instructions on the manual

carefully.
OHS for the Technician:

Always discharge yourself before touching any

parts of the computer.
OHS for the Technician:

Wear rubber sole shoes when standing on the

ground or in a concrete floor.
OHS for the Technician:

Use anti-static devices to disperse static

electricity.
OHS for the Technician:

Do not eat, drink or smoke when working on

your computer.
OHS for the Technician:

Remove all jewelries on your hands when

working on your computer.