Computer Support/Procedures/Safety

This lesson covers safety procedures.

Objectives and Skills
Objectives and skills for the safety procedures portion of A+ certification include:
 * Given a scenario, use appropriate safety procedures.
 * Equipment grounding
 * Proper component handling and storage
 * Antistatic bags
 * ESD straps
 * ESD mats
 * Self-grounding
 * Toxic waste handling
 * Batteries
 * Toner
 * CRT
 * Personal safety
 * Disconnect power before repairing PC
 * Remove jewelry
 * Lifting techniques
 * Weight limitations
 * Electrical fire safety
 * Cable management
 * Safety goggles
 * Air filter mask
 * Compliance with local government regulations

Readings

 * 1)  Antistatic wrist strap

Multimedia

 * 1) YouTube: Managing Electrostatic Discharge - CompTIA A+ 220-902 - 5.1
 * 2) YouTube: Computer Safety Procedures - CompTIA A+ 220-902 - 5.1