Unit 1 Competency 2 - Demonstrate proper use and care for laboratory equipment

Suggested Objective a:  Identify, describe, and demonstrate the importance of safety and the proper use of lab equipment

 Science World

There are many rules and procedures that are to be followed in the Engineering computer lab.  We will discuss school handbook, specific classroom lab procedures for this course, and some safety procedures that are school wide.  School wide safety procedures include fire and tornado drills. Click the link to open a Word document of procedures and guidelines we will follow.  Feel free to make notes as we discuss each item.

 Lab procedures & guidelines revised.docx Download  Lab procedures & guidelines revised.docx

 

Suggested Objective b:  Describe the operating procedures for the equipment utilized in the course

Computer Lab

It is important to maintain safety in a computer lab.  This safety applies to people as well as to the computers.  Click the link below to visit the GCF Learn Free website to learn more about computer safety and maintenance.  Many pages have videos or other activities to complete.

Computer Basics - Computer Safety and Maintenance Links to an external site.

  • Page 1 of the GCF page discusses the importance of keeping the computer clean.  Five tips are provided for cleaning the keyboard. Be sure to watch the video on page 1. 
  • Page 2 discusses cleaning the mouse. Four steps for cleaning a mouse are provided.  Look closely at the pictures.
  • Page 3 demonstrates how to clean the monitor.  There are three important steps in cleaning a monitor.  The most important thing to remember is never to spray glass cleaner or other liquid on the monitor!
  • Page 4 provides tips for cleaning other computer surfaces and the importance of keeping the computer cool.
  • Page 5 has information for protecting the computer from viruses and other "bad" software.  Click the links to learn more about protecting the computer from internal threats.
  • Pages 6 and 7 have information for backing up the computer and all information stored on the drives.  Make sure that you save your work.  You do not want to redo work.
  • Page 8 warns of the importance of creating a safe workspace.  Watch the video on this page.  Even sitting incorrectly at a computer can cause injury!
  • Page 9 asks questions to help you recall important points for computer safety and maintenance.  If you do not know the answer to a question on this page, look back in the section to refresh yourself on what was stated.  It is imperative that you understand the importance of safety and maintenance in the computer lab.

 

Suggested Objective c:  Compare and contrast safety issues in the classroom to safety issues in industry

 

 

 Safety Guidelines

 

There are many safety issues in industry.  Many of the issues are the same in industry as in the classroom.  Some are slightly different.  Let's take a look at safety issues.  As we view different sites and videos, take notes for later recall and discussion.

9 Avoidable Workplace Health and Safety Hazards Links to an external site.

Anonymous Employee - Helping You Solve Your Problems at Work Links to an external site.

10 Tips for Work Safety Links to an external site.

Safety Videos - 10 Commandments of Workplace Safety Links to an external site.

Office Safety Links to an external site.

Office Ergonomics Links to an external site.