Computer Lab Safety Drew Middle School Mrs. Evans

Topics Ergonomics Safety –Computer –Electrical –Office Drills and Emergencies –Fire –Tornado –Lockdown

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. 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

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

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.

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Posture Keyboard/mouse positioning

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Computer Safety Vents Cleaning –S–Surfaces only –M–Monitors –K–Keyboards Avoid around computers –F–Food/drinks –C–Cosmetics –M–Magnets

Virus prevention –A–Attachments –D–Downloading –A–Anti-virus software

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

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

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, particularly 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.

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.

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

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

Drills and Emergencies Lockdown –Lights out, doors locked –Complete silence –Get under desk

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