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Work effectively in an information technology environment
Apply occupational health and safety procedures
Operate computing packages
Operate computer hardware
Design organisational documents using commercial computing packages
Integrate commercial computing packages
Maintain equipment & consumables
Communicate in the workplace
Connect hardware peripherals
Install software applications
Maintain system inventory
Receive and process oral and written communication
Maintain equipment / software inventory
Interact with clients
Identify components of multimedia
Access the internet

© S. Wilkins 7 November, 2007

Apply Occupational Health & Safety Procedures
ICAITU004C

Course Materials

Key Terms and Concepts

  • Occupational Health and Safety Principles and regulations
  • Repetitive strain injury, carpal tunnel syndrome, eye strain and other conditions associated with prolonged activity at a computer workstation
  • Electrical hazards associated with computers and other office equipment
  • Accident/incident reporting procedures
  • Ergonomics

HSC Learning Experiences

  • Identification and management of hazards associated with a workplace in which information technology is used
  • Adjustment of a computer workstation according to individual needs
  • Incorporation of exercises amd breaks into routines
  • opportunities to use Command Line and Graphical User Interface Operating Systems

Performance Criteria

  1. Determine Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) issues relating to immediate work environment
    1. Occupational Health and Safety supervisor is determined
    2. Occupational Health and Safety issues in the immediate workplace are assessed and action to rectify the problem is taken or reported to supervisor
    3. Workplace and OH&S procedures are followed to ensure safe working environment
  2. Document and disseminate OH&S requirements
    1. Information relating to Occupational Health & Safety regulations and requirements are obtained
    2. OH&S regulations impacting upon the Information Technology client area are determined and documented
    3. Documents are submitted to supervisor for verification
    4. Occupational Health and Safety documents are provided to all work stations
    5. Occupational Health and Safety documents relating to IT are updated and re-issued as required
  3. Provide basic ergonomic advice
    1. Ergonomic requirements of clients are assessed
    2. Advice is provided to clients based on vendor requirements, workplace policies and the latest OH&S information
    3. Advice is documented and passed on to client and supervisor