Lab General Safety
VENUS J. CAHAPAY
Objectives:
At the end of the session, students will be able to
• Understand the SAFETY Working Condition
• Identify the different Types of Fire
• Follow the procedure in Using Fire Extinguisher
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GENERAL SAFETY
• Safe working conditions help prevent
injury to people and damage to
computer equipment.
• A safe work space is clean, organized,
and properly lighted. Everyone must
understand
and
follow
safety
procedures.
These are some of the basic
precautions to observe when
working on a computer
• Remove your watch and jewelry and secure loose
clothing.
• Turn off the power and unplug equipment before
performing service.
• Never open a power supply or a CRT monitor.
• Do not touch areas in printers that are hot or that
use high voltage.
These are some of the basic
precautions to observe when
working on a computer
• Know where the fire extinguisher is
located and how to use it.
• Keep food and drinks out of your work
space.
• Keep your work space clean and free of
clutter.
• Bend your knees when lifting heavy
objects to avoid injuring your back.
FIRE SAFETY
Fire Safety
Never fight a fire that
is out of control or
not contained.
Get out of the
building quickly.
Always have a planned
fire escape route before
beginning any work.
Contact emergency
services for help.
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Locate and read the instructions on the fire
extinguishers in your workplace before you
use them.
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Identify the Classes of Fire
CLASSES OF FIRE
CLASS A
CLASS B
Class A fires are fires in ordinary
combustibles such as wood, paper,
cloth, trash, and plastics.
Class B fires are fires in flammable
liquids such as gasoline, petroleum oil
and paint
CLASSES OF FIRE
CLASS C
CLASS D
Class C fires are fires involving energized
electrical equipment such as motors,
transformers, and appliances.
Class D fires are fires in combustible
metals such as potassium, sodium,
aluminum, and magnesium
CLASSES OF FIRE
CLASS K
Class K fires are fires in cooking oils and
greases such as animals fats and
vegetable fats.
How to use the fire extinguisher
It is important to know how to use a fire extinguisher.
Use the memory aid P-A-S-S to remember the basic
rules of fire extinguisher operation:
P: Pull the pin.
A: Aim at the base of the fire, not at the flame
S: Squeeze the lever.
S: Sweep the nozzle from side to side.
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GENERALIZATION
EVALUATION
1-3 Give at least 3 Basic precautions to
observe when working on a computer
4-7 WHAT THE ACRONYM PASS STAND FOR
8-10 GIVE ATLEAST 3 CLASSES OF FIRE
Remember…
Safety First!
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