Safety in Computer Lab

PESS Computer Lab DO’ s and DON’T

 Do’s

 

1.Know the location of the fire extinguisher and the first aid box and how to use them in case of an emergency.

2.Read and understand how to carry out an activity thoroughly before coming to the laboratory.

3.Report fires or accidents to your lecturer/laboratory technician immediately

4.Report any broken plugs or exposed electrical wires to your lecturer/laboratory technician immediately.

Don’ts

1.Do not eat or drink in the laboratory.

2.Avoid stepping on electrical wires or any other computer cables.

3.Do not open the system unit casing or monitor casingparticularly when the power is turned on. Some internal components hold electric voltages of up to 30000 volts, which cane fatal.

4.Do not insert metal objects such as clips, pins and needles into the computer casings. They may cause fire.

5.Do not remove anything from the computer laboratory without permission.

6.Do not touch, connect or disconnect any plug or cable without your lecturer/laboratory technician’s permission.

7.Do not misbehave in the computer laboratory.