Safety Issues with ICT

Safety Issues with ICT
by salma

You wouldn't imagine that using computers could be dangerous, but there are a few situations that can result in accidents...

1. Trailing Cables

Computer equipment is often connected to lots of cables: power, network, etc.

If these cables are laying on the floor, they can cause people to trip over them

Solution: Place cables inside cable ducts, or under the carpet / flooring

2. Spilt Drinks or Food

If any liquids are spilt on electrical equipment, such a s a computer, it can result in damage to the equipment, or an electric shock to the user.

Solution: Keep drinks and food away from computers

3. Overloaded Power Sockets

Plugging too many power cables into a socket can result in the socket being overloaded, overheating, and a fire starting.

Solution: Never plug too many cables into a socket. 

4. Heavy Objects Falling

Many items of computer equipment are very heavy: CRT monitors, laser printers, etc. Heavy items can cause serious injury if they fall on people.

Solution: Make sure equipment is placed on strong tables / shelves


5. Electrical equipment should be safety tested at least once a year


6. There should be adequate space around desks for people to move



7. Fire extinguishers should be available, including specialist ones to deal with electrical fires

8. Heating and ventilation should be suitable for the working environment


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