IT & ITES Exercise 1.1.

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COPA - Safe Working Practices

Identify the proper location and setup electrical connections to computer

system
Objectives: At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
• identify the proper location
• connect electrical components of a computer.

PROCEDURE

TASK 1: Identify the proper location

1 Identify the proper location and draw layout diagram
of computer system and peripherals.

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Note: write component type and connector

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like. CPU-power chord.

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TASK 2: Identify electrical components of a computer

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1 Observe the devices connected to computer system

and prepare the connection items chart.

Note: Write devices type and connectors like, 3 Get interacted with instructor.
printer power chord, USB cable.

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IT & ITES Exercise 1.1.02
COPA - Safe Working Practices

Safety symbols and Hazard detection

Objectives: At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
• identify the four basic catagories of safety signs
• record the meanings of the safety signs
• read and interpret the different types of personal protective devices from the chart.

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TASK 1: Identify the four basic catagories of safety sign

Instructor may provide various safety signs
chart small categories and explain their
categories and their meaning, description. Ask
the trainee to identify the sign and record in
table
1 Identify the safety sign from the chart.
2 Record the name of the category in table1.
3 Mention the meaning description of the safety sign in
table1.
4 Get it checked by your instructor.

Table 1

Fig No. Basic categories/safety sign Meaning - descriptions

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TASK 2: Record the meanings of the safety sign

Note: The instructor may provide or arrange

the different types of personal protection
equipment or chart and explain how to
identify and select the PPE devices suitable
for the work and ask the trainees to write
names in the given table.

Job Sequence
1 Read and interpret the personal protection equipment
by visually on real devices or from the charts.
2 Identify and select the personal protection equipment
used for suitable type of protection.
3 Write the name of the PPE to the corresponding type
of protection in table2.
4 Get it checked by your instructor.

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 Table 2

S.No. Name of the PPE Hazards Type of protection

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TASK 3:Read and interpret the different types of personal protective devices from the chart.
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Instructor may brief the various types of 1 Identify the occupational hazard to the corresponding
occupational hazards and their causes. situation with a potential harm given in table3.

Table 3

S.No. Source of potential harm Type of occupational hazards

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IT & ITES Exercise 1.1.03
COPA - Safe Working Practices

Practice safe methods of fire fighting in case of electrical fire

Objectives: At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
• demonstrate the ability of fire-fighting during electrical fire
• as a member of the fire-fighting team
• as a leader of the group.

Requirements
Equipment/Machines
• Fire extinguishers- CO2 - 1 No.

PROCEDURE

General procedure to be adopted during electrical fire

1 Raise an alarm. Follow the methods giving below to – follow the instructions, and obey. Be safe and do not
raise an alarm signals when the fire breakes out. get trapped.

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– Raise your voice and shout Fire! Fire! to draw – do not use your own ideas.
attention.
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– run towards fire alarm/bell to activate
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– switch off the mains (if possible)

–locate and use co2 fire extinguisher
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– seek for sufficient assistance and inform the fire

– stop working brigade
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– turn off all machinery and power – locate locally available suitable means to put out the
fire
– switch off fans/air circulators/exhaust fans. (it's
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gency exit paths are clear with no obstructions and
3 If you are not involved in the fire fighting:
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then attempt to evacuate the place. (Remove

– leave the place using the emergency exit. explosive materials, substances that would easly
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– evacuate the premises catch fire.

– assemble at a safe place along with others
– check, if anyone has called the fire services
5 Report the measures taken to put out the fire, to the
– close the doors and windows, but do not lock or bolt
As a member of the fire-fighting team
4 If you are involved in fire fighting:
– take instructions to extinguish fire in an organised
way.
If taking instructions:
– Put off the fire with assistance identifying people
with assigned responsibility for each activity.
authorities concerned.
Detailed reports on the fire accidents, even if
they are small accidents, shall help in
identification of the causes of the fire. The
identified causes shall help in taking preventive
measures to avoid similar occurences in the
future

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IT & ITES Exercise 1.1.04
COPA - Safe Working Practices

Use of fire extinguishers

Objectives: At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
• select fire extinguishers according to the type of the fire
• operate the fire extinguisher
• extinguish the fire.

Requirements

Equipment/Machines
• Fire extinguishers-CO2 - 1 No. • Cell phone - 1 No.
• Scissors 100mm - 1 No.

PROCEDURE

1 Alert people in the surrounding area by shouting fire, 4 Switch "OFF" all electrical power supply.
fire, fire when you see fire (Fig 1a & b).
Do not allow people to go near the fire.
2 Inform fire service or arrange to inform them immediately

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(Fig 1c). 5 Analyze to identify the type of fire. Refer Table1.

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3 Open the emergency exit and ask the people inside
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6 Assume that is it type D fire (Electrical fire).
the area to go away (Fig 1d).
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 TABLE1

Class 'A': Wood, paper, cloth, solid material

Class 'B': Oil-based fire (grease, gasoline,oil) and

liquefiable solids

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Class 'C': Gas and liquefied gases

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Class 'D': Metals and electrical equipment

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6 Select CO2 (carbon dioxide) fire extinguisher.
7 Locate and take the CO2 fire extinguisher. Check for
its expiry date.
8 Break the seal. (Fig 6)
11 Slowly squeeze the handle lever to discharge the agent.
(Fig 8)
12 Sweep from side to side approximately 15 cm over the
fuel fire until the fire is put off. (Fig 9)

Fire extinguishers are manufactured for use

from a distance.
9 Pull the safety pin from the handle. (Fig 7) (the Pin is
located at the top of the fire extinguisher.) (Fig 7) Caution
• While putting off fire, the fire may flare up.
• Do not panic so long as it is being put off promptly

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• If the fire does not respond well even after you have
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• Do not attempt to put out a fire when it emits toxic

smoke. Leave it to the professionals.
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• Remember that your life is more important than the

property. So do not take risks.
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10 Aim the extinguisher nozzle or hose at the base of the

fire. (This will remove the source of the fuel fire.) (Fig 8) In order to remember the simple operation of
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fire extinguisher, remember P.A.S.S.

Keep your self low.
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This will help to use the fire extinguisher.

P for pull
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A for aim
S for squeeze
S for sweep

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