OH&S POLICIES &

PROCEDURES
Learning outcome #1: Prepare Electronic Product Assembly
 OH&S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is a cross-

disciplinary area concerned with protecting
the safety, health and welfare of people engaged
in work. The goal is to promote a safe work
environment. It may also protect co-workers, family
members, employers, customers, suppliers, nearby
communities, and other members of the public who
are impacted by the workplace environment.
 PERSONAL SAFETY WHILE WORKING
ALONG ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
The following are some precautionary measures to take before working with
any electrical/ electronic circuits:

1. Wear shoes with non-conductive rubber soles to help reduce the chance of
being shocked or seriously injured in an electrical accident.

2. Do not work on components that are plugged into their power source.

3. Do not remove expansion cards from electronic product when it is turned

on.
 PERSONAL SAFETY WHILE WORKING
ALONG ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
The following are some precautionary measures to take before working with
any electrical/ electronic circuits:

4. Remove jewelries when working inside any electronic related equipment.

5. Be sure not to merge electronic components and water.

 PROCEDURE IN DETERMINING
HAZARDS
Each student has a responsibility to their colleagues and their organization to
report and act upon any potential workplace hazard. All students need to be
aware of the type of hazards that are possible in their work environment.

1. Identify the hazard.

2. Clear the area close to the hazard.
3. Partition the hazard off or clearly identify the area to protect other people
from harm.
4. If the hazard is easily and safely cleared, then do so If not
5. Report the hazard to the appropriate person, to obtain assistance.
6. Fill out the correct documentation to assist in identifying improved practice
to reduce further incidence of hazards.
 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
If the workplace hazard appears to be dangerous to staff and clients
and professional assistance is required:

A. Inform the teacher about the problem and the urgency of the
matter.
B. Depending on the risk it may be called as an evacuation.
C. Follow the evacuation procedure.
D. The teacher will call in the fire brigade or specialized personnel who
will deal with the spill.
 FIRE EXITS

All fire exits should be kept clear of all obstacles. All

students have a responsibility to make sure that
chairs, empty boxes or any other type of obstacle are
not placed in or near fire exit doorways. All corridors
also need to have equipment stored on one side only
to ensure that in the event of an emergency there is a
clear exit.
 FIRE SAFETY PROCEDURE
Each work area has a designated fire warden, who in the event of a fire will take
charge. They are recognized by the wearing of a red hard hat.

If you find the fire.

Assess the danger prior to doing anything.
If it is safe to move assist anyone in the vicinity of the fire away from danger.
If it is possible close the door to the fire area.
Call for assistance. Verbally call FIRE, FIRE, in a loud and clear voice.
Break the glass section of the fire alert call point.
Call to the switch; ensure you know where the fire is, any other details that may be
of assistance to the fire brigade. Details could be size of the fire, cause or type of fire,
any people hurt or trapped, has anyone tried to put it out.
If safe to do so, attack the fire with the correct extinguisher or fire hose.
 FIRE SAFETY PROCEDURE
If the designated fire officer is not present, someone quickly needs to take
responsibility and:

Locate the source of the fire.

Locate any people.
Remove all people from the building.
Once outside do a head count?
Notify the authorities.
 SELF-CHECK 1.1-1
Directions. Read each statement and write the term being described or
defined in each number on your answer sheet.

1. It refers to a cross-disciplinary area concerned with protecting the safety,

health, and welfare of people engaged in work.
2. This should be learned by the student early and adhere to when working.
3. For safety purposes, this should be removed from the when working with
electronic equipment.
4. Who is the responsible person in the shop room?
5. Aside from the teacher, who has the responsibility of making sure that the
fire exits are free from obstacles?
(6 10) Give examples of hazards you can see inside the working area.
 TASK SHEET 1.1-1
Title: OH&S Policies and Procedures
Performance Objective: Given the TASK SHEET 1.1-1,
you should be able to inspect the
hazards inside the workplace area
following the OH&S policies and
Procedures standard.
Supplies/Materials : Task Sheet 1.1-1
and ball pen
Equipment : N/A
Steps/Procedure:
1. Given the Task Sheet 1.1-1, inspect the
hazards inside the workplace area.
2. Write the appropriate answer to the OH&S
workplace inspection Checklist.
3. Discuss your answers with the trainer to
improve safety inside the working area
4. Apply the safety precautions following the
OH&S policies and Procedures
 ASSIGNMENT
Direction: Answer the following and write your answer to you TVE
notebook.

1. Research the Internet and Explain briefly on your own words

about:
5S
Management of waste from electronics and electrical
equipment (WEEE)

2. Save the internet link of your reference. Send the link in private
message in facebook.