Safety in Computer Lab

PESS Computer Lab
DO’s and Don'ts

Do’s

 

1. Know the location of the fire extinguisher and the first aid box

and how to use them in case of an emergency.

 2. Read and understand how to carry out an activity thoroughly

before coming to the laboratory.

3. Report fires

or accidents to your lecturer/laboratory technician

immediately.

4. Report any broken plugs or exposed

electrical wires to

your

lecturer/laboratory technician immediately.

 

Don’ts

 

1.Do not eat or drink in the laboratory.

2.Avoid stepping on electrical wires or any other computer cables.

3.Do not open the system unit casing or monitor casing particularly when 

the power is turned on. Some internal components hold electric voltages of 

up to 30000 volts, which

can be fatal.

4.Do not insert metal objects such as clips,

pins and needles into

the computer casings. They may cause fire.

5.Do not remove anything from the computer laboratory without

permission.

6.Do not touch, connect or disconnect

any plug or cable without

your lecturer/laboratory technician’s

permission.

7.Do not

misbehave in the computer laboratory.