Common Safety Procedures

What actions ensure proper ESD strap usage

• Ensure skin contact

• Connect to an unpainted grounded metal object

• Wear on wrist

What devices may pose a risk to electrical safety due to accumulated high voltage

• CRTs

• PSUs

• Inverters

• Laser printers

What is the purpose of electrical grounding in a workstation

To provide a low-resistance path to earth for stray current to protect the user from shock

What best practices help protect internal PC components from physical damage during handling or storage

• Hold components by their edges

• Place components in antistatic bags for temporary storage

• Store components in dry, temperature-controled environments for long term storage

What are some best practices for cable management

• Secure external cables within wall-mounted raceways in an office environment

• Route cables away from fans and vents inside desktop PCs

• Provide additional slack at cable ends to reduce strain on connectors

• Use cable ties

• Lable networking cables at both ends

What components are regulated under special disposal procedures due to environmental/safety hazards

• CRTs

• Toner

• Batteries

What is the most important first step when replacing internal PC components

Disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet

What should you use for electrical fires

• Disconnect the PC from power

• Use a Class C extinguisher

• Evacuate if the fire spreads

• Do NOT use water

What type of fire extinguishing agent poses the most risk to humans due to the rapid displacement of O2

Carbon Dioxide

What is the primary reason clean agent fire suppression systems are perferred over traditional sprinkler systems in modern IT environments

They do not damage sensitive electronic hardware

What tasks should you wear safety goggles for

• Handling damaged or swollen batteries

• Cutting or trimming cables

• Using pressurized

• Grinding, cutting, or drilling metal parts

• Soldering or desoldering components

What should you wear when cleaning toner

Air filter mask

What should you remove when working inside a computer case

Jewelry on hands