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Computer Lab
Personal Safety Rules

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1. Report any fault computer and peripheral
to your teacher immediately.

2. Do not bring food and drinks into the

computer laboratory.

3. Do not push or knock computers

especially when they are running.

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4. Always keep your computer clean. If your computer
is dirty or dusty, wipe with a dry cloth before turning
it on.

5. Follow proper steps in switching on and off your

computer.

6. Care of the computer mouse

 Do not remove the ball.

 Do not pull mouse away from the computer.
 Do place mouse on a mouse pad.

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7. Inform your teacher when the printer is
not working, jammed and out of ink.

8. Do not remove a disk when the disk drive

indicator is blinking.

9. Do not place strong magnets near the

computer system
 Hard disk can be damaged
 Data will be lost

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10. Obtain teacher’s permission before performing
any activity in the laboratory.

11. Report fire or accidents to your teacher

immediately.

12. Report to your teacher if you notice any broken

plug or cables.

13. Sit in front of your computer in the right posture.

14. Avoid stepping on any wires or cables.

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15. DO NOT run in the laboratory.

16. DO NOT play in the laboratory.

17. DO NOT eat in the laboratory.

18. DO NOT drink in the laboratory.

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19. Do not open the system unit casing or
monitor casing especially when the power
is ON.

20. Do not insert any metal objects into the

computer casings. It may cause fire.

21. Do not touch, connect or disconnect any

cable without teacher’s permission.

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22. When using computer:

◦ DO NOT change the desktop in any way.

◦ DO NOT change the screensaver.
◦ DO NOT delete, move, or rename any files.
◦ DO NOT install software downloaded from the
Internet or any other source.
◦ DO NOT open personal email accounts.
◦ DO NOT install or open chat programs such as
Instant Messenger.
◦ DO NOT use computer games like Solitaire
without teacher permission.