Configuring Computer Systems and Network

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CONFIGURING COMPUTER

SYSTEMS AND NETWORK


SAFETY PROCEDURES

• It is essential to maintain safe working conditions to prevent accidents and


injury to any person or damage to any object in a work area

• New staff and visitors must be informed of the appropriate safety procedures.
Any transgression of the procedures must be reported.
SAFETY PROCEDURES

• A safe work space is clean, organized, and well-lit.


• The disposal or recycling of hazardous computer components must be done
properly.
• Make sure to follow regulations that govern how to dispose specific items.
• When an organization violates these regulations, there can be legal
consequences.
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES

• It is very important to follow the basic safety guidelines to 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 in case of fire or injury.
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES:

• Remove your watch or any other jewelry and secure loose clothing.
• Turn off the power and unplug equipment before opening the case and performing service.
• Cover any sharp edges inside the computer case with tape.
• Never open a power supply or a monitor.
• Do not touch areas in printers that are hot or those which use high voltage.
• Know where the fire extinguisher is located and learn how to use it.
• Know where the first aid kit is located.
• Keep food and drinks out of your workspace.
• Keep your workspace clean and free of clutter.
• Lift heavy objects with sturdy leg support to avoid back injury.
FIRE SAFETY GUIDELINES


It is very important to follow fire safety guidelines to protect equipment and
lives.

• Turn off and unplug the computer before beginning a repair to avoid damage to
the computer or electric shock to the technician.

• Fire can spread rapidly and be very costly


FIRE SAFETY GUIDELINES

• Proper use of a fire extinguisher can prevent a small fire from getting out of
control.

• When working with computer components, always consider the possibility of


an accidental fire and prepare how to react.
FIRE SAFETY GUIDELINES

If there is a fire, you should follow these safety procedures:


• Always have a planned fire escape route before beginning any work.
• Never fight a fire that is out of control or not contained.
• Get out of the building quickly in case of an out-of-control fire.
• Contact emergency services immediately for help.
• Create a video that will promote SAFETY PROCEDURES for ICT – Computer
Hardware in the school.
• The video must have the following content:
• OHS
• GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
• FIRE SAFETY GUIDELINES.
• The content video is not shorter than 2 minutes and not exceeding 5 minutes excluding
the introduction and credits.

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