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1. PLAN AND PREPARE
FOR CONFIGURATION

2. Safety Procedures
•It is essential to maintain safe working
conditions to prevent accidents and injury to
any person or damage to any object in a work
area. New staff and visitors must be informed
of the appropriate safety procedures.Any
transgression of the procedures must be
reported.

3. •As an aspiring computer technician, you
should be aware of all possible dangers in the
workplace. It is a must to follow proper
procedures for handling computer
equipment. Failure to follow the prescribed
safety procedures could result in fines,
criminal convictions, and damage to
equipment, claims for damage from the
owner of the property and data, injury, or
death.

4. •A safe work space is clean, organized, and
well-lit.The disposal or recycling of
hazardous computer components must be
done properly. Make sure to follow
regulations that govern how to dispose
specific items.When an organization
violates these regulations, there can be
legal consequences.

5. General Safety Guidelines
•Follow the basic safety guidelines to
prevent cuts, burns, electrical shock, and
damage to eyesight. As a best practice,
make sure that a fire extinguisher and
first aid kit are available in case of fire or
injury. Here are some general safety
guidelines:

6. •Remove your watch or any other jewelry and
secure loose clothing.
•Turn off the power and unplug equipment before
opening the case and performing service.
•Cover any sharp edges inside the computer case
with tape.
•Never open a power supply or a monitor.
•Do not touch areas in printers that are hot or
those which use high voltage.

7. •Know where the fire extinguisher is located
and learn how to use it.
•Know where the first aid kit is located.
•Keep food and drinks out of your workspace.
•Keep your workspace clean and free of
clutter.
•Lift heavy objects with sturdy leg support to
avoid back injury.

8. Fire Safety Guidelines
Follow fire safety guidelines to protect equipment and
lives.Turn off and unplug the computer before beginning
a repair to avoid damage to the computer or electric
shock to the technician. Fire can spread rapidly and be
very costly. Proper use of a fire extinguisher can prevent
a small fire from getting out of control. When working
with computer components, always consider the
possibility of an accidental fire and prepare how to react.
If there is a fire, you should follow these safety
procedures:

9. •Always have a planned fire escape route
before beginning any work.
•Never fight a fire that is out of control or not
contained.
•Get out of the building quickly in case of an
out-of-control fire.
•Contact emergency services immediately for
help.