The document introduces safety procedures. It discusses complying with governmental regulations which deal with worker and environmental safety. Failure to comply can result in fines, termination or prosecution as ignorance is not a defense. Specific safety procedures are outlined including disconnecting power sources before working on equipment, protecting components from electrostatic discharge, and controlling humidity levels to reduce ESD risks which increase below 60% humidity. Personal safety measures like removing jewelry and using proper lifting techniques are also covered.

1. Introduction to
safety procedures.

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– Governmental regulations.
– Personal safety.
– Component safety.
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Compliance with governmental
regulations is not an option—
it’s mandatory.
Not everyone is willing to do the right thing when it
comes to safety—whether it’s for their own safety,
the safety of others, or even the safety of the
environment. Partly due to this fact, governments
pass regulations and many of them have to do with
the safety of workers and the environment. It is up to
you to know and follow these regulations. Failure to
comply can lead to injury and/or fines—and in some
cases, it may even result in prosecution.
Introduction to safety procedures.

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– Disconnect power before repairing
electronics.
» Reduces the risk of shock or electrocution.
• Remember that some devices contain capacitors that will
retain an electrical charge even when disconnected from the
power source.
– Restrain or remove possible hazardous
items.
» Jewelry should be removed before working on items.
» Long hair should be restrained.
» Loose clothing should be restrained.
– Use proper lifting techniques.
» Bend at the knees, not the waist.
» Keep the head up.
» Avoid twisting when carrying items.
» If the item is heavy or awkward, request help in lifting it.
• Most companies establish weight limitations.
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– Keep the work area free of trip hazards.
» In particular, use good cable management.
• If a cable must be run across a walkway, secure it so that it
isn’t a trip hazard.
– CRT and power supply safety.
» Unless you have been properly trained, do not open or work on
CRT monitors or power supplies.
» CRT monitors are not environmentally friendly; follow your local
regulations on their proper disposal.
– Electrical fire safety.
» Unplug the power source or turn off the circuit breaker.
» Use a class C or multiclass extinguisher.
» Never use water.
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– Protect components from electrostatic
discharge (ESD).
» ESD is caused when two electrically charged objects that have
different amounts of electrical charge come into contact,
creating a flow of energy between the objects as they normalize
the levels.
• ESD can damage sensitive components, particularly the CPU
and/or RAM.
» Using an ESD mat helps to reduce the chances of ESD.
» Using an ESD strap will also reduce the chances for ESD.
• The strap goes around the wrist and then is clipped to a
ground source (usually to an exposed metal surface inside of
the case).
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– Practice self grounding.
» This is a normalization technique used to equalize the
amount of electrical charge between the worker and the
equipment being worked on.
• After the case has been opened and the ESC strap is
attached to a ground source, touch an exposed metal
surface inside of the case (before actually touching any
of the components).
– Equipment grounding.
» In some cases, actually attaching a ground strap from the
piece of equipment to a ground source is advised.
– Control humidity levels, whenever
possible.
» The possibility of ESD increases as humidity decreases.
• Humidity levels below 60% are when the danger
becomes more prevalent.
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Introduction to safety procedures.
Compliance is not optional; it is mandatory. Many of these regulations deal
with worker safety and environmental safety. Failure to comply can lead to
fines, termination, or—in some cases—even prosecution. Ignorance of the
law is not a defense against breaking the law.
Topic
Governmental regulations.
Summary
Disconnect power sources before working on equipment. Remove or
restrain snag hazards before working on equipment. Always use proper
lifting techniques. Keep the work area free of trip hazards. Always use good
cable management techniques. Do not work on CRT monitors or power
supplies. In case of an electrical fire, remove the power source, use a Class
C or multiclass extinguisher, and never use water.
Personal safety.
Protect components from ESD. Always use an ESD strap before working on
the components of a system. An ESD mat may also be used. Practice self
grounding when working on equipment. When required, use a ground strap
on the equipment itself. Whenever possible, control humidity levels—the
danger of ESD increases as humidity drops below 60%.
Component safety.

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