module 5

• Safety Requirements For your protection, observe the following safety requirements: • Follow all cautions, warnings, and instructions marked on the equipment. • Ensure that the voltage and frequency levels of the power outlet are compatible with the electrical rating labels on the system. • Use properly grounded power outlets
• Safety Procedure Hand tools are used every day in many forms of jobs. They make work simpler, easier and more productive. However, many students also fail to see the hazards that these tools can pose. This lesson will teach you how injuries can be considerably minimized. It will also discuss the different dangers associated with particular types of tools.
• Personal safety Whenever you perform a workshop task, you must use personal protective clothing and equipment (PPE) that is suitable to the task and that complies with your local safety regulations and policies.
• Safety check • Do not use flammable cleaners or water in electrical equipment. • Make sure you keep designated walkways free from any obstructions. • Always wear protective clothing and appropriate safety equipment. • Make sure you understand and obey both legislative and personal safety protocols while conducting the following activities.
• OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS It refers to legislation, policies, procedures and activities that are intended to be implemented to protect the health, safety and welfare of all people at the workplace.
• Don't work on your own so that someone can take care of you in case of an emergency.
• Always turn off and unplug your computer before working on it.
• remove any liquid from your work area to prevent electrocuting or accidental harm to computer components
• clean the area before and after use to ensure sanitation and avoid accidents.
• Hold the components on the edges and do not touch the part the inteated ciruit (IC).
• always gorund or discharge yourself before touching any part of your devices
• be cautious with tools that can cause short circuits
• Don't use excessive force if things don't slip into place.
• Always wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with the organization's OHS produres and practices.
• Contigency measures during workplace accidents, fires and other emergencies are recognized.
• Make sure that the pins are properly aligned when connecting a cable connector
• use a brush, compressed air or blower to clean you computer system.