It is important to work safely for the safety and welfare of you and others around you. If you do not follow the safe practices you could hurt yourself and others and equipment could be damaged.
When connecting peripherals to a computer make sure that the computer is switched off at the mains before connecting any external hardware.
To avoid health problems while using a computer you should sit up straight in your chair and make sure your eyes are at level with your computer that your neck does not have to bend for you to see your screen properly. You should adjust your seat to your liking and make sure that there is no sun or light reflecting off your screen which will lead you to strain your eyes which can cause headaches, neck strain and eyestrain. Make sure you have plenty of room on your work station for your arms and that your wrists are resting on your desk. A footrest is also of great help as it can reduce problems when working in front of a computer for long hours. Repeated movement of your wrists and fingers can lead to repetitive strain injury to avoid this you must always follow the safe practices for your own welfare and by taking a break from your computer at least every hour or so for 15 minutes. Do not put food or drink beside your computer as this is a safety issue. If liquid is to spill on electrical equipment the outcome can be very dangerous and life threatening. Also make sure that all leads and cables are out of the way to avoid falling and causing an injury and that sockets are not overloaded with plugs. A fire extinguisher should be available at all times and the fire exit locations should be on notice beside the door in each room.
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