Health & Safety on the workplace

Handle all parts. Place each piece you remove down onto a surface, if a component does not come out easily, use excessive force if things don’t quite slip into place or when you’re removing it.

• True

• False

You can hold the components of PC anywhere specially parts of the motherboard.

• True

• False

Which precautions should be followed to avoid the risk of human injury?

• Cover sharp pieces of metal with masking tape

• Wear loose clothing such as a tie or jewellery

• Store cables neatly to avoid trailing cables

• Disconnect the power cable using wet hands

Hazard/risks in the workplace and their corresponding indicators are identified to minimize or eliminate risk to co-workers, components and environment.

• True

• False

Should fire exits be cleared and accessible at all times in case of any fire?

• Yes

• No

Which precautions are important to avoid damage caused due to ESD?

• Use an anti-static mats and place components on it

• Take out components from anti-static bags just before using them

• Do not handle components when you are grounded

• Use an anti-static wristband

Make sure your hands are completely dry to avoid damaging any mechanical parts as well as to avoid electrocution.

• True

• False

It is important to wear clothes that hold a lot of static energy and rub your feet on a carpet for static electricity.

• True

• False

What risk is caused if dropping a component, turning a screw too hard, bending of pins in a plug or socket and using incorrect tools?

• Human Injury

• Negative Impact on Data

• Physical Damage to Equipment

• Electro-Static Discharge

Take necessary precautions to protect the component of the computer from damaged cause by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).

• True

• False