Day 18: Scenario-Based Safety and Environmental Procedures
A+ 220-701 Exam Objective
Objective 6.1: Outline the purpose of appropriate safety and environmental procedures and given a scenario apply them
Key Points
Today you review on-the-job hazards and safety tools all techs need to be aware of. Computers are not very eco-friendly (lead, batteries, PVC, and so on). Both are topics for today.
Hazards
What are the safety hazards in your work area? Dangling cords, live electricity, exposed electronics, sharp edges on the cases, and lifting heavy boxes, to name a few. It is not coal mining, but it is still plenty dangerous. Your clothing is a good place to start. Most uniforms for computer repair are polo shirts and khakis and rubber-soled (nonconductive) ...
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