Computer Support/Procedures/Safety

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This lesson covers safety procedures.

Objectives and Skills

Objectives and skills for the safety procedures portion of A+ certification include:[1]

Given a scenario, use appropriate safety procedures.
  • Equipment grounding
  • Proper component handling and storage
    • Antistatic bags
    • ESD straps
    • ESD mats
    • Self-grounding
  • Toxic waste handling
    • Batteries
    • Toner
    • CRT
  • Personal safety
    • Disconnect power before repairing PC
    • Remove jewelry
    • Lifting techniques
    • Weight limitations
    • Electrical fire safety
    • Cable management
    • Safety goggles
    • Air filter mask
  • Compliance with local government regulations

Readings

  1. Read Wikipedia: Antistatic wrist strap.

Multimedia

  1. Watch YouTube: Managing Electrostatic Discharge - CompTIA A+ 220-902 - 5.1.
  2. Watch YouTube: Computer Safety Procedures - CompTIA A+ 220-902 - 5.1.

References

  1. ↑ CompTIA: A+ Certification Exam Objectives - Exam 220-902
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