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This document outlines safety procedures for working with computer hardware in a lab setting. It covers personal safety, electrical safety, fire safety, and compliance with government regulations. The objectives are to use common safety practices to prevent injury and equipment damage. Guidelines include wearing protective equipment, following electrical safety standards, proper use of fire extinguishers, and complying with workplace health, building, and environmental laws.

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Lab - Safety: Objectives

This document outlines safety procedures for working with computer hardware in a lab setting. It covers personal safety, electrical safety, fire safety, and compliance with government regulations. The objectives are to use common safety practices to prevent injury and equipment damage. Guidelines include wearing protective equipment, following electrical safety standards, proper use of fire extinguishers, and complying with workplace health, building, and environmental laws.

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Lab - Safety

Objectives
In this lab, you will use common safety procedures while building and/or servicing computer hardware.
Part 1: Personal Safety
Part 2: Electrical Safety
Part 3: Fire Safety
Part 4: Compliance with Government Regulations

Background / Scenarios
Safe working conditions help prevent injury to people and damage to computer equipment. A safe workspace
is clean, organized, and properly lit. Everyone must understand and follow safety procedures.
In this activity, you will review some of the safety procedures.

Suggested Resources
 Internet access
 Fire extinguisher
 Safety goggles
 Air filtration mask

Instructions

Part 1: Personal Safety


Some personal safety guidelines can prevent cuts, burns, electrical shock, and damage to eyesight. As a best
practice, make sure that a fire extinguisher and first-aid kit are available. Proper cable management can
prevent tripping hazards in a network installation.
Here are a few examples of basic safety precautions:
 Remove your watch and jewelry and secure loose clothing.
 Keep food and drinks out of your workspace.
 Wear safety goggles to prevent damage to eyesight.
 Wear an air filtration mask when there is dust or other air contaminants.
 Bend your knees when lifting heavy objects to avoid injuring your back.
 Before cleaning or repairing equipment, make sure that your tools are in good condition. Clean, repair, or
replace items that are not functioning adequately.
Question:

What other simple precautions can you take to prevent injury or cause equipment damage while working with
computer hardware?
Type your answers here.

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Part 2: Electrical Safety


Following electrical safety guidelines helps to prevent electrical fires, injuries, and fatalities.
For example, some printer parts become hot during use. Power supplies contain high voltage.
Questions:

What can you do to prevent injury or damage to printer parts?


Type your answers here.
What can you do to prevent injury or damage power supplies for computers?
Type your answers here.
Equipment Grounding
To protect the technicians, electrical equipment should be grounded to prevent electrocution. If the metal
parts in the equipment becomes energized, the equipment ground provides a lower resistant path for the
current to flow to the ground rather than through the handler of the faulty device.
Questions

Perform an internet search to answer the following questions:


How do you ground devices, such as PCs and printers?
Type your answers here.
How are large metal equipment racks grounded?
Type your answers here.
Note: In some countries, portable appliance testing is done to ensure that an equipment is safe to use.

Part 3: Fire Safety


Fire can spread rapidly and be very costly. Proper use of a fire extinguisher can prevent a small fire from
getting out of control. Locate and read the instructions on the fire extinguishers in your workplace before you
need to use them.
When working with computer components, be alert for odors emitting from computers and electronic devices.
When electronic components overheat or short out, they emit a burning smell. If there is a fire, follow these
safety procedures:
 Never fight a fire that is out of control or not contained.
 Always have a planned fire escape route before beginning any work.
 Get out of the building quickly.
 Contact emergency services for help.
Use a web browser or a fire extinguisher to review the proper procedure to use a fire extinguisher to answer
the following questions.
Questions:

a. How does the memory aid P-A-S-S help with remembering the basic rules of fire extinguisher operation?
Type your answers here.
b. Each type of fire extinguisher has specific chemicals to fight different types of fires. List the different types
of fire extinguishers used in your country or region.
Type your answers here.

Part 4: Compliance with Government Regulations


When maintaining a PC or installing new equipment, you should be aware of your compliance to local
government regulation with regards to health and safety laws, building codes and environmental regulations.

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Health and Safety Laws


For example, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards are a set of guidelines and
requirements to minimize health and safety risks in United States-based workplaces. The employers provide
safe and healthy working environments for their employees. The employees should be informed and complied
with the guidelines, report any hazards and modify or install any equipment or materials without proper
authorization.
Questions:

Perform an internet search to locate the governing body for health and safety in the workplace for your
country. Record the official title and link to the website.
Type your answers here.
Using the answer to previous question, document the safety guidance or standards about electrical safety
from the website. Be sure to include anything that could prevent electrical hazards.
Type your answers here.
Building Codes
Building codes are the legal regulations that must be followed to meet the minimum acceptable level of safety
for building and structures. The building regulations ensure the heath, safety, and protection of the public
during construction and occupancy of the buildings.
The building regulations are determined by the appropriate authorities and can vary depending on the
location.
Question:

Perform an internet search for your local building codes. List of some of the building codes that is adopted
locally.
Type your answers here.
Environmental Regulations
When any equipment has reached the end of life, it should be disposed correctly. The equipment may be
donated, recycled, or destroyed per environmental regulations.
Question:

A business has replaced 50 laptops and looking for a way to disposed of them properly. Find a local facility
that can disposed of them properly and describe what will the local facility do with the laptops.
Type your answers here.

Reflection Questions
In your opinion, what is the most important safety rule when servicing a computer? Explain.
Type your answers here.
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