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Computer Lab Safety

Computer Lab Safety. Computer Essentials Drew Middle School Mrs. Evans. Topics. Ergonomics Safety Computer Electrical Office Drills and Emergencies Fire Tornado Chemical (CSEPP) Lockdown. Ergonomics. Definition

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Computer Lab Safety

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  1. Computer Lab Safety Computer Essentials Drew Middle School Mrs. Evans

  2. Topics • Ergonomics • Safety • Computer • Electrical • Office • Drills and Emergencies • Fire • Tornado • Chemical (CSEPP) • Lockdown

  3. Ergonomics • Definition • the science of adapting workstations, tools, equipment and job practices to be compatible with the individual worker and thus reduce the risk of injury due to risk factors

  4. Ergonomics • Alternate work activities to prevent physical and mental fatigue. • If possible, change the order of your work to provide some variety. • Take frequent breaks. • Every 15 minutes, look away from the screen to give your eyes a break. • At least once per hour, get out of your chair and move around. Every two hours, take at least a 15 minute break.

  5. Ergonomics • Incorporate hand, arm and body stretching exercises into your breaks. • Try to eliminate or minimize surrounding noise that contributes to stress and tension.

  6. Ergonomics • Workstations • Desk surface should allow you to place the monitor directly in front of you, at least 20 inches away. • Avoid overstretching to reach your mouse or keyboard • Avoid storing items, such as a CPU, under desks. • Desks should be able to accommodate a variety of working postures.

  7. Ergonomics

  8. Ergonomics • Posture • Keyboard/mouse positioning

  9. Ergonomics Stretch

  10. Computer Safety • Vents • Cleaning • Surfaces only • Monitors • Keyboards • Avoid around computers • Food/drinks • Cosmetics • Magnets

  11. Computer Safety • Virus prevention • Most commonly spread through attachments • Downloading • Anti-virus software

  12. Electrical Safety • Do not overload sockets • Look out for: • Physical damage to the cable • Damage to the plugs • Insecure connections to the plug • Switch off equipment before unplugging and before cleaning

  13. Electrical Safety • Cables • Loose lying cables can cause • A tripping hazard • Electrocution • Pull expensive equipment from tables • Unplugging

  14. Office Safety • Chairs on castors must have 5 legs. • If your desk is too high, compensate by raising the seat height of your chair • Never stand on the chair to reach anything, particular if the chair has wheels or is of the swivel kind. • Never use your chair to roll to another location. • Do not spin around in your chair. • Push your chair in when you get up.

  15. Office Safety • Filing Cabinets • One drawer open at a time • Close drawers when finished using cabinet • Do not stack items on cabinet • Printers and Office Machinery • Learn how to operate them safely before using. • Loose clothing, jewelry, long flowing hair to be kept out of machines • Turn the machine off before trying to clear a blockage.

  16. Office Safety • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) • Provide both workers and emergency personnel with the proper procedures for handling or working with a particular substance • Physical data • Toxicity • Health effects and first aid • Storage and disposal • Protective equipment • Spill and leak procedures

  17. Drills and Emergencies • Fire • Turn right from classroom, past office • Begin lining up at flagpole • Tornado • Across from classroom • Hall between lab and library • Face wall, knees to chest • Cover head with hands

  18. Drills and Emergencies • Chemical (CSEPP) • Turn left from classroom, then left again • Middle school gym • Lockdown • Lights out, doors locked • Complete silence • Get under desk

  19. Questions?

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