Computer Safety Procedures

Question 1

WARNING - Computer Safety Procedures

Answer 1

• Power is dangerous - Remove all power sources before working

Question 2

Equipment grounding - Computer Safety Procedures

Answer 2

• Most computer products connect to ground
• Diverts any electrical faults away from people
• Also applies to equipment racks - Uses a large ground wire
• Don’t remove the ground connection - It’s there to protect you

Question 3

Personal safety - Computer Safety Procedures

Answer 3

• Remove jewelry and name badge neck straps
• Lifting technique - Lift with your legs, keep your back straight
  
  • Don’t carry overweight items
• Electrical fire safety - Remove the power source
  
  • Use carbon dioxide, FM-200, or other dry chemicals
• Cable management - Avoid trip hazards - Use cable ties or velcro
• Safety goggles - Useful when working with chemicals
• Air filter mask - Dusty computers, printer toner

Question 4

Handling toxic waste - Computer Safety Procedures

Answer 4

• Batteries from uninterrupible power supplies (UPS)
  
  • Dispose at your local hazardous waste facility
• CRTs - Cathode ray tubes
  
  • Glass contains lead
  • Dispose at your local hazardous waste facility
• Toner
  
  • Recycle and reuse
  • Many printer manufacturers provide a return box

Question 5

Local government regulations - Computer Safety Procedures

Answer 5

• Health and safety laws - Keep the workplace hazard-free
• Building codes - Fire prevention, electrical codes
• Environmental regulation - High-tech waste disposal