Safety 2.1.1

Safety

• Key Point: Prioritize personal and coworker safety around electronic equipment.

Power Hazards

• Key Point: Remove jewelry to prevent electrical hazards.

• Key Point: Ensure grounding pin is intact on 110-volt plugs.

• Key Point: AC power (110-120V) can be lethal.

• Key Point: Always power down and unplug devices.

• Key Point: Remove battery from portable computers.

Capacitor Hazards

• Key Point: Capacitors store charge even after unplugging.

• Key Point: Treat power supplies as FRUs if not trained.

ESD and High Voltage Hazards

• Key Point: Avoid wearing EST wrist straps around high voltage.

• Key Point: Grounding can create a dangerous path of least resistance.

Peripheral Hazards

• Key Point: Laser printers have laser, toner, and heat risks.

• Key Point: Dot matrix printers have hot solenoids.

• Key Point: DVD/CD drives use potentially harmful laser light.

• Key Point: Fiber optic cables can damage eyes.

Thermal Hazards

• Key Point: Devices generate heat; let them cool.

• Key Point: Heatsinks indicate cooling is needed.

Physical Hazards

• Key Point: Manage cables to eliminate tripping hazards.

• Key Point: Keep components out of walkways.

Lifting Hazards

• Key Point: Lift with legs, not back.

• Key Point: Use assistance for heavy equipment.

Fire Extinguishers

• Key Point: Use Class C extinguishers for electrical fires.

Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

• Key Point: MSDS explains handling and disposal.

• Key Point: Proper disposal of batteries is important.

Summary

• Key Point: Safety is the top priority.

• Key Point: Address hazards within responsibility; report others.