Computer Safety Basics Microsoft Academy

Types of Hazards  Electric Shock  Sharp Edges  Muscle Strain  Dust

Electric Shock  Knowledge and Respect  Types of Electricity  Types of Wires  Power Supply and Monitor The #1 Hazard in this Class!!

Knowledge and Respect  Most Accidents are Caused by the Lack of…  If You Don’t Know It, Don’t Do It!  THINK FIRST!  Ask Yourself…  How?  Then… What?  Just Ask!

Types of Electricity  Static  Electricity that is passed through the air  Can be Fatal to Computers  Ground yourself!  Anti-static band  Touch a metal part of the case  Anti-static bags  Stationary  Electricity that is passed through the wires  Unplug It!  THINK FIRST!

Types of Wires  Power Cords  Several Colors  Yellow- 12 volts  Red- 5 volts  Misc.

Power Supply and Monitor  Contain Capacitors that Convert Electricity  DO NOT TAKE THEM APART!  YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CLASS WITH AN F!

Sharp Edges  Most parts are punched out  Watch where you are reaching and holding  Choose the Correct Tool  Don’t Force It!  Get the Point?  THINK FIRST!

Muscle Strain  Heavy Lifting  Posture  THINK FIRST!

Dust  Electricity and Fans Attract Dust  Ask Where the Computer was Located  Be Careful when Upgrading  Wear a Dust Mask when Appropriate  THINK FIRST!

THINK FIRST! Questions? Test Tomorrow! Safety is Easy if You…