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Electronics Shop
Work
 As a reminder, a
good technician
should always
remember that Safety Pointers in
“prevention is Electronics Shop
better than cure” to
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avoid accidents that
might cause
damage to tools,
instruments, or
even inflict injuries
to himself while
performing
electronic jobs.
 Accidents can be prevented by following the
reminders

1. Be sure you are Safety Pointers in

physically and Electronics Shop
mentally fit when Work
working with electrical
or electronic circuits.
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reminders
2. Use only standard
tools and instruments
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in performing any Electronics Shop
electronic job. Work

3. Always use the right

tool for the right job.
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reminders
4. Do not attempt to
use tools or
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instruments you are Electronics Shop
not familiar with. Work
Ask the assistance of
your teacher or a
person in authority in
operating such
unfamiliar electronic
gadget.
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reminders
5. Keep all tools and
instruments in a safe
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place like tool box or Electronics Shop
tool cabinet to avoid Work
accident and easy
access when these
tools are needed for
use.
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reminders
6. If accidents
happened, report Safety Pointers in
immediately to your Electronics Shop
teacher. Work
7. Keep all tools and
instruments in good
condition by following
the steps of proper
care and maintenance
of electronic tools and
instruments.
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reminders
8. Your working area
must be kept clean, in
order, and free from any Safety Pointers in
object that might Electronics Shop
hamper your work. Work
9. Keep flammable
substance and
materials away from
your working area by
keeping them in a safe
place intended for
them.
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reminders
10. If possible, work
with only one hand
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while working in a “live” Electronics Shop
circuit. Work
11. Keep yourself
insulated from earth
ground when working
on power line circuit,
since one side of the
line is connected to
the earth.
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reminders

12. When your work Safety Pointers in

is done, clean your Electronics Shop
working table and Work
return all tools and
instruments in their
proper places.
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reminders
13. Clean tools and
equipment work more
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efficiently. At the end
of each working day
Electronics Shop
clean the tools and Work
equipment you used
and check them for
any damage. If you
note damage, tag the
tool as faulty and
organize a repair or
replacement.
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reminders

14. Electrical current

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can travel over oily or
greasy surfaces. Keep
Electronics Shop
electrical power hand Work
tools free from dust
and dirt and make
sure they are free of
oil and grease.