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Electronics
Quarter 1 – Module 4:
Safety Precautions in Handling
Equipment in Electronics
Electronics – Grade 10
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 3: Safety Precautions in Handling Equipment in Electronics
First Edition, 2020

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Electronics
Quarter 1 – Module 4:
Safety Precautions in Handling
Equipment in Electronics
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Electronics – Grade 10 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM)

Module on Safety Precautions in Handling Equipment in Electronics!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by

educators both from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or
facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum
while overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also
aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into
consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies
that will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them
to manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and
assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

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For the learner:

Welcome to the Electronics – Grade 10 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM)

Module on Safety Precautions in Handling Equipment in Electronics!

The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often
used to depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create
and accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a
learner is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant
competencies and skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in
your own hands!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
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active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

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competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.

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check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

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the current lesson with the previous one.

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introduced to you in various ways such as a
story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an
activity or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of

the lesson. This aims to help you discover
and understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to
process what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or

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 skill into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given

to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of
the lesson learned. This also tends retention
of learned concepts.

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module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

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developing this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

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the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
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not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 What I Need to Know

Safety comes First. When working with or testing electronic equipment, it

pays to be careful. Whatever type of equipment you’re handling, whether simple or
complex, it’s important to utilize the precise safety protections.  Working with
electricity comes with dangers that should never be taken lightly.

Proper safety precautions in handling equipment in electronics are very

essential in dealing with electronic/electrical tools and devices. To avoid personal
injury, possible damage to equipment or danger of fire, all work on electronic
equipment should be conducted following safety procedures. At the end of this
module, you are expected to answer the key question below:

What are the different safety precautions in handling equipment in

electronics?

What I need to know?

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

1. enumerate safety precautions in handling equipment; and

2. explain the importance of safety precautions in handling equipment.
 What I Know

Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. If you notice any breakage or damage to tools, instruments, or machinery, you

should:

A. repair the damage yourself

B. be careful when using such equipment
C. say nothing because you might get the blame
D. none of the above

2. Screws, nuts, and other non-digestible materials are never to be placed in your:

A. hand
B. pocket
C. mouth
D. all of the above

3. If you are in doubt about the use of any tool or machine, or about any shop
procedures:

A. ask an advanced student for help

B. proceed cautiously
C. always ask your teacher
D. none of the above

4. Always sweep scraps from your workbench or table with a brush or whisk broom
rather than your hand because:

A. sharp or jagged-particles may injure your hand

B. less dust is stirred up
C. this is the easiest way to clean up
D. it will cause less work for the janitor

5. Eye protection is used to:

A. improve your vision

B. prevent eyestrain
C. prevent flying particles or corrosive substances from entering your eyes
D. none of the above

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6. When tools are carried in the hands, keep the cutting edge or sharp points:

A. directed toward the floor

B. directed away from the body
C. directed over the head
D. directed toward the body to protect others

7. Make sure that the hand tools you are going to use are:

A. sharp
B. the proper tool for the job
C. in good condition
D. all of the above

8. If a tool becomes defective while you are using it you should:

A. hide it so that no one will know

B. report the condition of the tool to the teacher
C. place it back on the tool panel and not say anything
D. repair tool by yourself

9. Be sure your hands are as free as possible of before using hand tools.

A. dirt
B. grease
C. oil
D. all of the above

10. To remove excess solder from a soldering iron tip:

A. wipe with a cloth

B. flip it off,
C. wash it off
D. use cleaning fluid.

11. When using machines or hand tools:

A. give the job all your attention

B. stand up straight,
C. watch your classmates
D. watch the clock.

12. -15 write TRUE if the statement is correct, if not write FALSE

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12. Remove any electronic equipment you’re testing or working on from the power
source.

13. Test the heat of a soldering iron by feeling it with your hands.

14. Make sure your circuit is not overloaded.

15. If there is a burning smell on your electronic equipment, never disconnect the
power source. 

Lesson Safety Precautions in

3 Handling Equipment in
Electronics
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 Electricity is an important part of our daily activities. While useful in
operating electronic equipment, it can cause serious threat or damage if
mishandled. Hence, it is significant to have deeper understanding and respect on
basic safety precautions to be taken by all working at or near electronic equipment.

What’s In

Identify the following tools below.

1.

2.

3.

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5.

What do you think will happen if those tools and devices are not properly
handled? There are a lot of potential hazards in handling tools and equipment.
Lack of awareness and carelessness can cause accidents and harms in the work
place.

The main cause of injuries is lack of proper knowledge in handling these

equipment, to avoid those incidents, you are going to acquire knowledge about the
safety precautions in handling equipment in electronics.

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What’s New

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Before we start, think as many words as you can relevant to our topic. “SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS”. Cite possible ways to avoid the incident shown in the picture
below.

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 What is It

Student Information Sheet:

Read carefully the information sheet below and find out how much you have
learned in our lesson by answering the activities below.

Safety Measures to Take When Working with Electronic Equipment

General Safety

Please consider the following basic safety precautions before working on any
electronics equipment to help minimize hazards and dangers.

1. Before working on or testing any electronic device remove it from the

power source.
2. Make sure that the power in the circuit is disconnected when removing
and replacing fuses.
3. Never attach power to a circuit until you’re done working on it and
rechecked the work.
4. Constantly check that all electronic devices are appropriately grounded.
5. Replace if it’s damaged. For example, replace cables instead of
fixing it with insulating tape.
6. Use the precise electronic repair and maintenance tools.
7. Return covers after removing them to reduce the risk of electric shock.
8. Never overload your circuit.
9. Always have security hardware like a fire extinguisher, an essential
medical aid pack and a cell phone close.

 Personal Safety

Ensure that you're protected when working at electronic circuits. Here are
some close to home security precautionary measures to remember:

1. Always keep your work territory dry.

2. Continuously work in a very much ventilated zone.
3. Try not to wear fluttering or moveable attire when working.
4. Don't work with metallic gems on your hands like watches, rings and
wristbands.
5. Don't use uncovered hands to remove hot parts.
6. Continuously wear non-conductive shoes.

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 7. Always wear protector gloves in your grasp when completing repairs.
8. When expelling high-voltage charges on capacitors, consistently utilize a
shorting stick.
9. Before connecting alligator clips, make sure you remove power to a
circuit.
10. Always wear protective goggles.
11.Be cautious when taking care of large capacitors as they can at present
hold high voltage considerably after you've disconnected the circuit from
power.
12.Do not utilize combustible cleaners or water on electrical hardware.
13.Make sure assigned walkways are stayed far from any deterrents.
14.Always wear defensive apparel and utilize the suitable wellbeing
hardware.

High Voltage Protections

It's significant to understand that most electronic equipment operates high-

voltage that is hazardous and can be deadly. Continuously follow these security
safety measures when working on or close to high-voltage circuits.

1. Never work on electronic equipment or make fixes with high voltage on.
2. Don't take risks doing what you’re not certain about. 
3. Never mess with interlocks.
4. Don't ground yourself: Make it a training to use just one hand while
connecting equipment to an electrical circuit.

Fire Safety Protections

When working with electronic equipment, there is a danger of fire caused

about by a short circuit, overload and any other reasons. Follow these preparatory
measures:

1. Avoid whatever would cause a fire around your working region like paper,
fabric or other burnable materials.
2. Look out for defects wire lining, overheating of electronic equipment,
damaged circuit sheets and destructive segments like batteries.
3. Disconnect the power source immediately if there is a burning smell on
your electronic equipment.
4. If there is a fire, utilize a non-conducting dry powder or CO2 fire
extinguisher.
5. Always check your circuit to be certain that all is well after repairs or
maintenance before interfacing power.

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Electric Shock

One of the main dangers when working with electronic equipment is electric
shock. To stay away from this, you should take safety precautions including:
Always read security measures that come with each electronic equipment you're
going to test or work on.

1. Recheck all wires for any improper connections.

2. Always ensure that all parts of electronic equipment are mounted to avoid
possible accidents.
3. Always keep electronic gear away from water or fluids.
4. Always ensure for any signs of wear, defects on electronic equipment
cables, cords and connectors.
5. Always use safety rubber gloves and shoes when repairing or working with
any electronics devices.

Hand Tools

1.Be sure your hands are as free as possible of dirt, grease, and oil when
using tools.
2. Select the right tool for the job to be done. Use the appropriate type and
size tool for the job.
3. Make sure when using a sharp-edged tool to point the edge away from
yourself and classmates.
4. When carrying tools in hands, keep the cutting edge or point directed
toward the floor.
5. Clamp small work on a bench or in a vise when using a hacksaw, a
screwdriver, or when performing delicate operations.
6. Never use a chisel, punch, or hammer with a "mushroomed" head. Chips
may fly off and injure someone.
7. Never use a file without a handle. Be sure that the handle is properly
secured to the file.
8. Pass tools to classmates with the handles first.
9. Plastic handled screwdrivers should not be used near an open flame or
near hot soldering irons.
10. All portable electric tools and equipment must be disconnected when not
in use.
11. When disconnecting an electric tool or appliance from a circuit, remove
the attachment plugs from the receptacle by pulling on the plug handle
instead of on the wire.
12. Use the appropriate kind and dimensions of screwdriver by matching it
to the screw.
13. Phillips and Flat Head are the most common types.
14. Do not over tighten screws because the threads may become stripped.

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Soldering

1. Never test the heat of a soldering iron by feeling it with your hands. Check
the heat of the iron with a piece of solder.
2. Always return the iron to its proper holder.
3. Always wipe off excessive molten solder. Never flip it off. Molten solder
inflicts painful burns when it comes to contact with the skin.
4. When passing a soldering iron to another student, place it on the
soldering iron rest. The other student can then pick up the iron by the
handle.
5. Care must be taken not to let the soldering iron burn any electrical cord,
or circuit wire.

In many kinds of work, hand tools are used every single day. They make
work easier and allow people to be more efficient. However, majority of learners
often fail to see the hazards these tools can introduce. In this module "Hand Tool
Safety", You can gain understanding on how accidents can be significantly reduced
by reviewing the various threats that are associated with specific types of tools.

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 What’s More

Utilizing the safety techniques you have learned in this module, make a poster
about safety measures which can be placed in hazard areas to help prevent
accidents.

Suggestions:

Use an 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of paper (white or colored). You may incorporate
the use of colors, pictures, words, cartoon drawings, etc. Be creative.

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 What’s More

Fill in the blanks. Choose your answer below.

1. Never test the______ of a soldering iron by feeling it with your hands.

2. Make sure when using a sharp-edged tool to point the edge_____ from
yourself and classmates.
3. Plastic handled screwdrivers should not be used near an______ or near hot
soldering irons.
4. Always work in a _____________area. 
5. Be sure your ______ are as free as possible of dirt, grease, and oil when using
tools.
6. Use the proper type and size of _________by matching it to the screw.
7. When carrying tools in hands, keep the cutting edge or point directed _______
the floor.
8. Avoid anything that would cause a fire around your working area like paper,
cloth or other ________ materials.
9. Always wipe off______ molten solder.
10. Don’t use_____ hands to remove hot parts

Hands Excessive bare

open flame Combustible away Heat

Toward well-ventilated screwdriver

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 What’s More

Modified TRUE or FALSE. Write True if the statement is correct, if not change the
underlined word to make the statement correct.

1. If there is a burning smell on your electronic equipment, connect the power

source. 
2. Use special safety rubber gloves and shoes.
3. When disconnecting an electric tool or appliance from a circuit, remove the
attachment plug from the receptacle by pulling on the wire instead of the plug
handle.
4. All portable electric tools and equipment must be disconnected when not in
use.
5. If there is a fire, use a conducting dry powder or CO2 fire extinguisher.
6. Always keep your work area wet.
7. Care must be taken not to let the soldering iron burn any electrical cord, or
circuit wire.
8. Do not over tighten screws because the threads may become stripped.
9. Use the proper type and size hand tool for the job.
10. If it’s damaged, repair it. For instance, replace cables instead of repairing with
insulating tape.

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 What I Have Learned

List down at least 10 Safety precautions in handling equipment in electronics.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

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 What I Can Do

Write your reactions with the following situation

1. At school, we practice our fire safety plan every time we have a fire drill. Why is
it important to have a fire safety plan at home? Create an illustration showing a
fire safety plan at your home.

2. Why must hand tools be kept in good working condition?

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 Assessment

Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1."Horseplay", running, and throwing of objects are dangerous practices and are
forbidden:

A. when the teacher is looking

B. only when students are working
C. at all times
D. occasionally.

2. When using machines or hand tools:

A. give the job all your attention

B. stand up straight
C. watch your classmates
D. watch the clock

3. The floor, aisles, and passageways should be kept clear of stock, tools, and
materials. Objects on the floor:

A. may be 1eft there if the operator of the machine is in a hurry

B. may cause someone to slip or trip into a moving machine
C. maybe ignored
D. are unsightly for others

4. Most tools are designed for a specific use or purpose. If they are used incorrectly,
the result may be:

A. damage to the student's project

B. breakage of tools
C. injury to the students
D. damage to the bench tops

5. When touching electrical switches, plugs, or receptacles be sureyour hands are

dry because:

A. a switch will net properly operate if your hands are wet,

B. a plug will easily slip from your fingers if your hands are wet,
C. if your hands are wet, you may receive a severe shock and serious burns,
D. none of the above.

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6. Acid or chemicals on the hands or face should be immediately washed away with
plenty of:

A. water
B. glycerin
C. olive oil
D. vaseline

7. Extension and power cords should always be checked and kept in good repair
because:

A. breaks and tears in the cord are unsightly

B. breaks and tears in the cord can cause serious shocks or burns
C. a short may cause the machine to burn up
D. none of the above

8. When tools are carried in the hands, keep the cutting edge or sharp points:

A. directed toward the floor

B. directed away from the body
C. directed over the head
D. directed toward the body to protect others

9. Spilled oil or grease is dangerous. Always:

A. clean it up
B. leave it
C. pour water on it
D. none of the above

10 Pass tools…

A. with handles first

B. with the points first
C. by throwing them
D. none of the above

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 Additional Activities

Answer the questions below.

1. If someone got electrocuted what enters in his /her body? Is it voltage, a

current or resistance? Explain why.

2. Why birds on power lines don't get electrocuted?

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 Answer Key

What’s In: What is It: What’s More:

What I Know:
1. Side cutters Student’s 1. heat
1. d 2. Electric drill answer may 2. away
2. c 3. Soldering iron vary 3. open flame
3. c 4. Long nose 4. well- ventilated
5. Wire stripper 5. handle
4. a
6. screwdriver
5. c 7. toward
6. a 8. combustible
7. b 9. excessive
8. b 10. bare
9. d
10. a
11. a
12. true
13. false
14. true
15. false

Additional Activities:

1 The human body is a good conductor of

electricity. This means an electric current can easily
travel through it. When current travels through
someone’s body accidentally, this is known as an
electric shock or eletrocution.
What’s More: Assessment:
2. Birds on power lines don't get shocked because
1. Disconnect
2. True 1. Y they are not in contact with the ground or other
3. Plug handle 2. X conductive element that is in contact with the
4. True 3. C ground. If the bird were to touch another wire at the
5. Non- 4. B same time, and that second wire was of a differing
conducting 5. F resistance, it could be electrocuted.
6. Dry
7. True
8. True
9. True
10. Replace it

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References
DepEd (2016). K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood
EducationLearning Module

Lillo, Robert E.: Soffiotto, "Electricity/Electronics Curriculum Guide, Phase II.

Instructional Modules,Level III."

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