CompTIA® A+ Exam Prep (Exams A+ Essentials, 220-602, 220-603, 220-604)

Chapter 25. Safety and Environmental Issues

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Terms you’ll need to understand:

• Material Safety Data Sheets

• Disposal procedures

• Electrostatic discharge

• Grounds

• Uninterruptible Power Supply

• Surge suppressor

• Fire extinguisher

• Eye protection

• Brownouts

• Voltage sags

• Voltage spikes

• Transients

• Electrocution Shock (ESD) hazards

• Burn hazards

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

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Exam objectives you’ll learn in this chapter:

Essentials 7.1—Describe the aspects and importance of safety and environmental issues.

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Identify potential hazards and proper safety procedures.

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Use Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) or equivalent documentation and appropriate equipment documentation.

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