Transcript Safety Tutorial for Job Title

Safety Tutorial
for
Computer Technicians
Cheryl Connolly
B. Ramer Tech BOCES
Safety Training Tasks for
Computer Techs
Appropriate Clothing
Tools & Equipment
Used on the Job
Chemical Hazards &
Your Right to Know
Fire Safety
Ergonomics
Drug’s in the Work
Place
Prevention of Back
Injuries
Reporting Injuries
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Pre-Test
True/False
1. To avoid injury on the job, you must understand
and recognize hazards
2. Electrocution has been a leading cause of workrelated injury among 16 & 17 yr olds
3. It doesn’t matter what kind of clothing or
jewelry you wear while working on computers.
4. Always remember to lift from the waist when
you are moving heavy computer equipment
5. All employers with hazardous chemicals at the
workplace must provide an MSDS.
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Appropriate Clothes
• Ask your supervisor prior to beginning your
internship if there is a dress code and then
adhere to it.
• Loose flowing styles should be avoided
• Rubber sole shoes should be warn
• Avoid wearing jewelry—rings, watches, or
necklaces –while working on computer
hardware
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Safety Equipment & Tools
• Wear Safety Goggles while working on
equipment
• Make certain computer parts are placed on
anti-static material
• Make certain all equipment is grounded
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Tools Used on the Job
• Always use the right tool because using the
wrong tool is dangerous
• When you finish a project, make certain you
store all tools in the proper storage provided
• Leave your workstation the way you found
it (Neat & Clean)
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Chemical Hazards &
Your Right To Know
• Before using any chemicals on the job
– Find out what it is
– Find out what it can do
– Find out how you can protect yourself from
harm
• Did you know that employers must provide
you with this information?
• Ask for an MSDS on the chemical
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Electrical Safety
• Do not overload electrical outlets
• If a circuit blows, there is a PROBLEM—
tell your supervisor
• Keep cords out of walkways
• Use proper voltage in equipment
• Don’t expose computer software disks to
electromagnetic fields
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Floors, Doors, Exits
• Make certain floors are not cluttered with
computer parts etc. blocking exits
• Check out all exits and emergency
evacuation routes prior to employment
• Make certain fire doors are closed upon
existing
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Fire Safety
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Know locations of all fire emergency pulls
Be familiar with all fire exits
Know location of all fire extinguishers
Know which fire extinguisher is used for
which type of fire & use only if you have
been trained in doing so
• Evacuate immediately if fire alarm sounds
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Ergonomic Hazards
Working with Computers
• Visual Problems- Eyestrain,
Irritation, Headaches due to:
– Poor Lighting
– Poor screen resolution
and/or positioning
– Copy material that is
difficult to read
• Fatigue
– Adjust Display Screen
– Adjust Chair
– Adjust Mouse/Keyboard
– Take frequent rest pauses
• Musculoskeletal Problems Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,
Tendonitis
– Use adjustable keyboard
– Use mouse pad with rest to
maintain straight wrist
while typing
• Radiation Concerns
– Increase distance between
operator and workstations
– Issue is still being
researched and studied-- not
conclusive
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Ergonomic Hazards
Back Problems
• A Poorly constructed chair
can cause
– Back pain
– Poor performance
• Things to look for
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Adjustable chair height
Armrests
Backrest w/lumbar support
Size & Shape of Seat Pan
Design
• Improper Lifting can
cause back injury so
– Lift with a straight back
using your legs for strength
and keeping your head up
and looking straight ahead
– Do not twist your body
• Did you know…Work
for adolescents should not
require them to lift objects
weighing greater than 30
pounds or for more than 2
hours continuously
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Drinking, Drugs, and Work Don’t
Mix
• Find out the facts on
the effects of alcohol
and drug use
• Ask your employer if
your worksite has a
drug-free program
• Speak up if you
suspect someone at
work is using.
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HOW and to WHOM DO YOU
REPORT AN INJURY
 Report all injuries to your supervisor no matter
how minor you think it is—ex. Paper cut
 Complete all necessary paperwork
 Injuries must be reported immediately so that
paperwork and necessary compensation may
proceed
 Report all unsafe working conditions to your
supervisor verbally and in writing
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10 True/False Questions
Post Test
1. To avoid injury on the job, you must understand
and recognize hazards
2. Electrocution has been a leading cause of workrelated injury among 16 & 17 yr olds
3. When working with electricity, one can wear all
the jewelry they want.
4. Lift from the waist when you are moving
computer equipment
5. All employers with hazardous chemicals at the
workplace must provide an MSDS.
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10 True/False
Questions
Post Test Continued
6. Immediately report any work related accidents,
no matter how minor, to your teacher.
7. Working daily with computers may cause
adverse health effects.
8. Poorly constructed chairs may cause back pain
and poor performance.
9. Anyone can use a fire extinguisher without
training.
10. If you report unsafe conditions at work, your
employer can fire you.
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Answers to Pre and Post Test
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Safety Web Resources
• www.osha.gov/SLTC/teenworkers/ OSHA
Teen Safety Page
• www.cdc.gov/niosh/adolespg.html National
Institute of Safety – Teen Page
• www.safeteen.org Safe Teen – Maine
• www.worksafebc.com/ Work Safe Online
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