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Safety in the Workplace and
in the Classroom
Competencies A:1,2,3
Good day! We are working on “Safety”.
• Today’s Objective: Be able to identify good work attitudes regarding safety in the classroom and the workplace.
• We are going to be working with partners today. Please arrange yourself with someone who will be able to better assist you to be successful for the safety unit.
Table of Contents
1. Electrical Equipment 2. Computers 3. Monitors 4. Diskettes 5. Surfaces 6. Drawers 7. Emergency Procedures 8. Working Alone After Hours 9. Safety Quiz 10. The End
Electrical Equipment
1. Do not unplug equipment by pulling on the electrical cord. Instead, grasp the plug at the outlet and remove it.
2. Do not stretch electrical cords across an aisle where someone might trip over them.
3. Avoid food and beverages near equipment, where a spill might result in an electrical short circuit.
4. Do not attempt to remove the cover of equipment for any reason while the power is turned on.
5. Do not attempt to repair equipment while it is plugged in. To avoid damage, most repairs should be done by an authorized service technician.
6. Always turn the power off or unplug equipment when finished using it.
7. Do not lean over moving equipment when wearing jewelry, a tie, a scarf, loose sleeves, or other clothing that could get caught in the machinery.
8. Exercise caution when using chemicals, such as toner and duplicating fluids, to avoid spills. Some chemicals are toxic.
9. Do not overload extension cords.
10. Follow manufacturer recommendations for safe use.
11. Replace frayed electrical cords immediately.
Computers
1. Do not insert pencils or other implements in floppy disk drives, to avoid damage to the drives.
2. Avoid blocking air vents to prevent overheating.
3. Position keyboards to prevent bumping or dropping them off the work surface.
Monitors
1. Do not attempt to repair the monitor. Most manufacturers advise repair by authorized service technicians only.
2. Adjust brightness and focus for comfortable viewing.
3. Avoid glare on the monitor screen.
4. Do not leave fingerprints on the screen. Keep the screen clear of dust. Use only a soft cloth for cleaning the screen.
5. For keyboards, use a pad to protect against carpal tunnel syndrome.
Concept: Ergonomics, from the Greek word, Ergon (work) and nomoi, natural laws . The discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance. (http://ergonomics.about.com/od/ergonomicbasics/a/ergo101.htm)
Diskettes/CDs/Flash Drives
1. Put write/protect tabs on all program software to avoid accidental erasure.
2. Do not bend or fold diskettes/CDs.
3. Do not write on a diskette/CD with a hard or sharp/pointed pen or pencil; use a felt/tip marker.
4. Do not touch exposed surfaces of diskettes.
5. Be sure the disk drive is not running when you insert or remove a diskette/CD.
6. Keep diskettes/CDs away from extreme hot or cold temperatures. Do not leave diskettes/CDs in a car during very hot or cold weather.
7. Keep diskettes away from magnetic fields, such as transformers and magnets.
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8. Keep diskettes stored in storage envelopes.
9. Keep diskettes away from smoke, ashes, and dust, including chalk dust.
10. Do not leave diskettes in the disk drive for prolonged periods, such as overnight.
Surfaces
1. Store scissors, sharpened pencils, and other sharp instruments with the sharp points downward if storing them upright.
2. Keep sharp objects away from the edges of surfaces where they may be knocked off and puncture feet.
3. Avoid eating or drinking at the workstation so that spills do not ruin your work.
4. Use a staple remover rather than a fingernail to remove staples. 5. Do not examine a jammed stapler by holding it near your eyes or
testing it over your finger. 6. Avoid clutter, which could cause puncture wounds by covering
sharp objects. 7. Store sharp objects, such as pins and thumbtacks, in covered
containers to avoid puncture wounds.
Drawers
• File Cabinets – Never reach blindly into a drawer. – Do not push a drawer shut with your
hand at the top or side of the drawer, to avoid injury to the hand. Use the handle instead.
– Be careful when using file cabinets to avoid tipping them over. Should be filled bottom-down, emptied top-down.
– Do not leave drawers open where someone may trip over them.
• Chairs – Set adjustable chairs for personal
comfort and back support. – Be careful when sitting down in chairs
that have castors. – Do not lean too far in any direction, to
avoid tipping over a chair.
• Mats – Use static control mats to safeguard
electronic data and equipment. – Replace static control mats that have
curling edges to avoid tripping.
• Ladders – Exercise caution when using step stools
with castors or step ladders, to avoid falling.
• Paper Cutters – Keep fingers away from paper cutter
blades and never leave the blade in an upright position.
• Furniture – Tape or sand sharp edges of furniture to
avoid personal injury and damages to clothing.
Emergency Procedures
1. Learn the emergency telephone numbers. What is it? Ideally, the emergency telephone numbers are located next to the telephone.
2. Learn the location of the nearest fire exit, fire alarm box, and fire extinguisher.
3. Learn emergency evacuation procedures and follow them precisely. 4. Never ignore a fire alarm or other evacuation alarm. 5. Learn the location of first aid kits. 6. Inspect and re-stock first aid kits frequently. 7. Learn the names and location of those who are trained in first aid or CPR
(cardiopulmonary resuscitation.) 8. Do not attempt a potential thief by leaving personal valuables, such as
purses, checkbooks, etc in plain sight. 9. Keep personal belongings out of sight and locked. 10. Learn and follow security procedures. 11. Report unauthorized visitors immediately.
Working Alone after Hours
1. Always work near a phone and keep emergency telephone numbers nearby.
2. Lock all doors to your work area. Do not open the door to anyone you are not expecting or cannot identify.
3. Become acquainted with maintenance staff and learn when to expect them.
4. Do not use an elevator if anyone suspicious is in it. Stand next to the control buttons.
5. Park near the building entrance and near a light. 6. Check the parking lot visually before leaving the security of the
building. 7. Keep car keys in hand ready to use. 8. Request an escort from security personnel if available.
Before taking the quiz…
1. Review all sections of this powerpoint.
2. Can you identify at least 3 items for each category?
3. If so, you are ready to take the safety quiz.
YES NO
Safety Quiz 1. Identify a good work attitude
when dealing with electricity. 2. Identify a good work attitude
when dealing with electricity. 3. Identify a good work attitude
when working with computers.
4. Identify a good work attitude when working with diskettes.
5. Identify a good work attitude when working with diskettes.
7. Identify a good work attitude when working with drawers.
8. Identify a good work attitude when working with emergency procedures.
9. Identify a good work attitude when working with emergency procedures.
10. Identify a good work attitude when working alone after hours.
11. WE analyzed ergonomics in the workplace
and in the classroom. In your own words,
define ergonomics and explain why this
concept is considered important to employers.
6. Identify a good work attitude when working with drawers areas.
