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SAFETY AND HEALTH

• MRS. L. COLEMAN
• ROOM A4
• BTE/MD

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1. Whenever electrical equipment is used in the
office/classroom safety rules are established to
protect each of the following

• OPERATOR
• EQUIPMENT
• ENVIRONMENT

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2. Describe the proper way to unplug equipment?

• Grasp the plug at the outlet and remove it.

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3. List three safety rules that apply to the use
of extension cords?

• 1. Dont overload
• 2. Do not stretch electrical cords across an
  aisle where someone might trip over them.
• 3. Replace frayed cords

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4. Who should repair equipment?

• Classroom teacher
• Technology person
• Manufacturer
• An authorized service technician

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• 5. While working around moving parts, what is
  the main precaution that a person wearing long
  necklaces, scarves, neckties, loose sleeves, or
  other loose clothing should do?
• Be aware of the possible dangers associated with
  the equipment they are using by making sure that
  their clothing does not get caught in it.

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6. Whose recommendations for using equipment
safely should a person follow?

• The manufacturers

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7. While moving equipment from one location to
another, what should be observed?

• 1. The way that you move equipment
• 2. Follow safety guidelines concerning equipment
• 8. What is likely to happen when vents are
  covered on the computer?
• IT WILL OVERHEAT.

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9. Using improper keying techniques, using no
hand and finger exercises, and other similar
tactics can lead to

• RSI/CTS
• Repetitive Stress Injury/Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  a.k.a. Tennis Elbow

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10. List the 3 guidelines for safely using the
computer monitor

• 1. Use screensavers to prevent images from being
  permanently burned into the screen.
• 2. Do not attempt to repair.
• 3. Do not leave fingerprints on the screen.
• 4. Avoid glare by adjusting display

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FINGER GYMNASTICS

• Drill 1
• Drill 2
• Drill 3
• Drill 4
• Drill 5
• Drill 6
• Drill 7

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11. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

• A federal government agency that writes and
  enforces safety standards for all businesses.
  Its purpose is to prevent employee injuries and
  death by insisting that businesses maintain
  safety procedures.

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12. When should a disk be inserted into the disk
drive?

• When the disk drive is not running.

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13. List several things that disks should not be
exposed to

• 1. Extreme hot or cold temperatures
• 2. Sharp or pointed objects
• 3. Magnetic fields such as transformers and
  magnets
• 4. Smoke, ashes, and dust
• 5. leaving disks in disk drives
• 6. Do not touch the surface

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14. What is the general rule for storing
instruments such as scissors or sharpened pencils?

• 1. Best stored flat
• 2. Store points downward if you are storing them
  in a pencil cup

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15. How should staples be removed?

• By using a stapler remover

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16. What are two safety precautions to remember
when trying to dislodge a jammed stapler?

• 1. Do not hold it near your eyes
• 2. Do not test it over your finger

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17. Emergency Procedure for a Fire?

• 1. Get up quickly and quietly from your desk.
• 2. Walk to the door, turn right, walk to the
  practice band field.
• 3. Line up, stand quietly and listen for teacher
  instructions.

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What is the Fire Signal?

• 3 short rings.

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19. Emergency Procedure for a Tornado?

• Get up from your desk and move to the front of
  the room away from the door, take a seat and sit
  quietly to hear further instructions.
• 20. Tornado Signal-1 long continuous ring

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21. What does EPA stand for?

• Environmental Protection Agency-It regulates the
  disposal of hazardous waste.

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22. Safety Color Codes

• Identify flammable liquids in a container
• Red
• Orange
• Green
• Yellow
• Purple

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23. Safety Color Codes

• Identify dangerous parts of machines
• Red
• Orange
• Green
• Yellow
• Purple

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24. Safety Color Codes

• To designate safety
• Red
• Orange
• Green
• Yellow
• Purple

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25. Safety Color Codes

• To designate caution
• Red
• Orange
• Green
• Yellow
• Purple

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26. Safety Color Codes

• To designate radiation hazards
• Red
• Orange
• Green
• Yellow
• Purple

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27. Safety Color Codes

• To designate fire protection equipment
• Red
• Orange
• Green
• Yellow
• Purple

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28. Safety Color Codes

• To designate the location of first aid equipment
• Red
• Orange
• Green
• Yellow
• Purple

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29. Hazardous Waste

• Materials that can create poisonous gases when
  mixed with other chemicals
• REACTIVE
• Examples-chlorine bleach and ammonia

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30. Hazardous Waste

• Materials that are capable of bursting into
  flames
• IGNITABLE
• Examples gasoline, paint and furniture polish

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31. Hazardous Waste

• Material that will destroy your clothing and burn
  your skin
• CORROSIVES
• Example acids found in batteries

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32. Hazardous Waste

• Material that can poison people
• TOXIC
• Examples pesticides, weed killers, and many
  household cleaners

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33. Name the five procedures of safety

• Follow Guidelines
• Think Safety
• Report or Correct
• Ask Questions
• Dont take shortcuts

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34. Name five types of safety hazards.

1. Poor Housekeeping
2. Electrical/Fire
3. Unsafe equipment
4. Unsafe Acts
5. Unsafe Work areas

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35. Safety

• Freedom from danger, risk or injury
• 36. EMPLOYEE SAFETY
• Freedom from danger, risk, or injury in a
  workplace

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37. RSI/CTS

• Repetitive Stress Injury/Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  a.k.a. Tennis Elbow
• Causes
• Awkward posture
• Poor Technique
• Task with bent wrists
• Working with improper equipment
• Working at a rapid pace

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Reduce Risks of RSI/CTS by

• Arranging the work station correctly
• Using a proper chair and sitting correctly
• Using correct arm wrist positions
• Using proper keyboarding techniques
• Taking short breaks
• Exercising the neck, shoulder, arm, wrist and
  fingers before and during typing

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38. HOW TO PREVENT RSI/CTS

• Arrange the workstation correctly
• Use correct arm and wrist posture
• Use proper wrist techniques
• Short breaks