The document outlines essential computer safety rules for grade 2 students, including maintaining proper sitting posture, taking breaks, and keeping food and drinks away from computers. It emphasizes the importance of good ventilation, avoiding overloading power sockets, and protecting equipment from direct sunlight and dirt. Additionally, it highlights the necessity of having fire alarms and extinguishers in place for safety.

1. Computer Safety Rules
Grade 2

2. 1. Always use the correct sitting posture
•Good sitting posture
helps to prevent
Repetitive Strain Injuries
(RSIs)

3. Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs)

4. 2. Take breaks when using computers
•Take a break after
using a computer for
a while.
•Staring at the screen
for too long can
damage your eyes.

5. 3. Do not eat or drink when using computers.
• Food and drinks can damage the
computer.

6. 4. Always make sure your hands are dry.
•Wet hands may
damage the computer.
•Wet hands can get you
electrocuted.

7. 5. Do not run around when using computers.
• If you run you may break
computers.
• You will get hurt.

8. 6. Keep dirt away from computers
• Dirt and dust can damage
computers.
• Germs can also make us sick.

9. 7.Protect the monitor from direct sunlight
• Direct sunlight can damage the
monitor.
• Windows should have curtains
or blinds to prevent direct
sunlight.

10. 8. The room should have ventilation
• Ventilation means free
movement of fresh air.
• Good ventilation protects
computers from overheating

11. 9. Do not overload power sockets
• Overloading sockets can result in
fire or electric shock.

12. 10. Install fire alarms and fire extinguishers
• These can help prevent damage
to computers from fire

13. Questions
• 1. Windows should have ______ or ______to avoid direct sunlight
hitting the computer screens
• 2. Why do we need air conditioners in the lab?
• 3.Name any two safety rules to be followed when using ICT tools.