COMPUTER LAB SAFETY RULES
1. Do not insert pencils or other implements in floppy disk drives, to avoid damage to the drives.
2. Avoid blocking air vents to prevent overheating.
3. Position keyboards to prevent bumping or dropping them off the work surface.
4. Do not open the cases of any of the workstations used in the lab. The only computers you should have internal access to is the test computers.
1. Do not attempt to repair the monitor. Most manufacturers advise repair by authorized service technicians only.
2. Adjust brightness and focus for comfortable viewing.
3. Avoid glare on the monitor screen.
4. Do not leave fingerprints on the screen. Keep the screen clear of dust. Use only a soft cloth for cleaning the screen.
1. Put write/protect tabs on all program software to avoid accidental erasure.
2. Do not bend or fold diskettes.
3. Do not write on a diskette with a hard- or sharp-pointed pen or pencil; use a felt-tip marker.
4. Do not touch exposed surfaces of diskettes.
5. Be sure the disk drive is not running when you insert or remove a diskette.
6. Keep diskettes away from extreme hot or cold temperatures. Do not leave diskettes in a car during very hot or cold weather.
7. Keep diskettes away from magnetic fields, such as transformers and magnets.
8. Keep diskettes away from smoke, ashes, and dust, including chalk dust.
9. Do not leave diskettes in the disk drive for prolonged periods, such as overnight