Explain the purpose of safe working conditions and procedures.

Explanation should identify

• potential hazards for users and technicians and the safety procedures that should be followed
• safety procedures to protect equipment from damage and data from loss
• safety procedures to protect the environment from contamination
• ergonomically designed office equipment.

Process/Skill Questions: 

• What electrical hazards do computer systems technicians face?
• Why is a power supply dangerous even after the power is disconnected?
• What types of clothing and jewelry could be dangerous to wear in lab settings and when working with computer equipment?
• What must be done with a toner cartridge after it is removed from a laser printer, after being replaced?