Lab Information

Do’s

1. Know the location of the fire extinguisher and the first aid box  and how to use them in case of an emergency.

2. Read and understand how to carry out an activity thoroughly before coming to the laboratory.

3. Report fires or accidents to your lecturer/laboratory technician immediately.

4. Report any broken plugs or exposed electrical wires to your lecturer/laboratory technician immediately.

Don’ts

1. Do not eat or drink in the laboratory.

2. Avoid stepping on electrical wires or any other computer cables.

3. Do not open the system unit casing or monitor casing particularly when the power is turned on. Some internal components hold electric voltages of up to 30000 volts, which can be fatal.

4. Do not insert metal objects such as clips, pins and needles into the computer casings. They may cause fire.

5. Do not remove anything from the computer laboratory without permission.

6. Do not touch, connect or disconnect any plug or cable without your lecturer/laboratory technician’s permission.

7. Do not misbehave in the computer laboratory.

Computer Lab Safety Rules for Protecting Equipment

Do not bring any food or drinks near the machine.

Turn off the machine once you are done using it.

Do not plug in external devices without scanning them for computer viruses.

Ensure that the temperature in the room stays cool, since there are a lot of machines inside a lab as these can overheat easily. This

is one of the many ways of ensuring computer safety.

Try not to touch any of the circuit boards and power sockets when a device is connected to them and switched on.

Always maintain an extra copy of all your important data files.

General Safety Guidelines to be followed at all times

All users of the laboratory are to follow the directions of Academic/Laboratory Technician staff member.

Food or drink is not permitted at any time in the laboratory. 

Students should not attempt to repair, open, tamper or interfere with any of the computer, printing, cabling, air conditioning or

other equipment in the laboratory.

Students should be aware of office ergonomic guidelines for correct posture when using computer equipment.

Please treat fellow users of the laboratory, and all equipment within the laboratory, with the appropriate level of care and

respect.

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