ITI COPA (Computer Operator & Programming Assistant) – Basic Notes
Topic -Safe working practices
Safe working practices are rules and procedures followed to prevent accidents, injuries, and damage while working in a computer/IT environment.
2.1 Electrical Safety
Do not touch electrical switches, plugs, or sockets with wet hands.
Ensure proper earthing of computers and UPS.
Do not use damaged wires, loose plugs, or broken switches.
Switch off power before cleaning or maintenance.
Avoid overloading electrical sockets.
Do not touch electrical switches, plugs, or sockets with wet hands.
Ensure proper earthing of computers and UPS.
Do not use damaged wires, loose plugs, or broken switches.
Switch off power before cleaning or maintenance.
Avoid overloading electrical sockets.
2.2 Computer Lab Safety
Keep food and liquids away from computers.
Do not place heavy objects on keyboards or CPU.
Handle monitor, keyboard, mouse, and CPU carefully.
Maintain proper ventilation to avoid overheating of systems.
Keep food and liquids away from computers.
Do not place heavy objects on keyboards or CPU.
Handle monitor, keyboard, mouse, and CPU carefully.
Maintain proper ventilation to avoid overheating of systems.
2.3 Ergonomics and Health Safety
Sit in a correct posture while working on a computer.
Keep monitor at eye level and at a safe distance.
Take regular breaks to avoid eye strain and fatigue.
Use proper lighting in the computer lab.
Sit in a correct posture while working on a computer.
Keep monitor at eye level and at a safe distance.
Take regular breaks to avoid eye strain and fatigue.
Use proper lighting in the computer lab.
2.4 Fire Safety
Know the location of fire extinguishers and emergency exits.
Do not use water on electrical fires.
Switch off main power supply in case of fire.
Follow fire drill and emergency instructions.
Know the location of fire extinguishers and emergency exits.
Do not use water on electrical fires.
Switch off main power supply in case of fire.
Follow fire drill and emergency instructions.
2.5 Housekeeping and Cleanliness
Keep work area clean and organized.
Do not leave cables loose on the floor.
Dispose of waste properly.
Keep passages and exits clear.
Keep work area clean and organized.
Do not leave cables loose on the floor.
Dispose of waste properly.
Keep passages and exits clear.
2.6 Personal Safety and Discipline
Follow instructor’s instructions at all times.
Do not run or play inside the lab.
Report accidents, electric shocks, or unsafe conditions immediately.
Use ID cards and maintain discipline in the workplace.
Follow instructor’s instructions at all times.
Do not run or play inside the lab.
Report accidents, electric shocks, or unsafe conditions immediately.
Use ID cards and maintain discipline in the workplace.
2.7 Environmental Safety
Save electricity by switching off systems when not in use.
Avoid unnecessary printing.
Follow eco-friendly IT practices.
Save electricity by switching off systems when not in use.
Avoid unnecessary printing.
Follow eco-friendly IT practices.
Importance of Safe Working Practices:
Prevents accidents and injuries
Protects equipment from damage
Ensures healthy working environment
Improves productivity and discipline
MCQs – Safe Working Practices (ITI CBT Exam)
Touching electrical switches with wet hands may cause:
a) Fast working
b) Electric shock
c) Low voltage
d) Better performance
Answer: b
Proper earthing of computers is required to:
a) Increase speed
b) Save electricity
c) Prevent electric shock
d) Improve internet
Answer: c
What should be done before cleaning a computer system?
a) Restart system
b) Switch off power
c) Increase brightness
d) Remove keyboard
Answer: b
Overloading electrical sockets can result in:
a) Fire hazard
b) Faster charging
c) Low temperature
d) Better safety
Answer: a
Food and liquids should be kept away from computers to avoid:
a) Noise
b) Electric shock and damage
c) Slow speed
d) Dust only
Answer: b
Correct posture while working on a computer helps to prevent:
a) Virus
b) Hardware failure
c) Health problems
d) Power cut
Answer: c
Water should not be used on electrical fires because:
a) It increases smoke
b) It causes electric shock
c) It damages furniture
d) It wastes water
Answer: b
Loose cables on the floor may cause:
a) Electric saving
b) Internet issue
c) Tripping and accidents
d) Fast movement
Answer: c
Which practice helps in environmental safety?
a) Keeping systems ON always
b) Unnecessary printing
c) Switching off unused systems
d) Overusing electricity
Answer: c
Accidents or unsafe conditions in the lab should be:
a) Ignored
b) Hidden
c) Reported immediately
d) Discussed later
Answer: c
Touching electrical switches with wet hands may cause:
a) Fast working
b) Electric shock
c) Low voltage
d) Better performance
Answer: b
Proper earthing of computers is required to:
a) Increase speed
b) Save electricity
c) Prevent electric shock
d) Improve internet
Answer: c
What should be done before cleaning a computer system?
a) Restart system
b) Switch off power
c) Increase brightness
d) Remove keyboard
Answer: b
Overloading electrical sockets can result in:
a) Fire hazard
b) Faster charging
c) Low temperature
d) Better safety
Answer: a
Food and liquids should be kept away from computers to avoid:
a) Noise
b) Electric shock and damage
c) Slow speed
d) Dust only
Answer: b
Correct posture while working on a computer helps to prevent:
a) Virus
b) Hardware failure
c) Health problems
d) Power cut
Answer: c
Water should not be used on electrical fires because:
a) It increases smoke
b) It causes electric shock
c) It damages furniture
d) It wastes water
Answer: b
Loose cables on the floor may cause:
a) Electric saving
b) Internet issue
c) Tripping and accidents
d) Fast movement
Answer: c
Which practice helps in environmental safety?
a) Keeping systems ON always
b) Unnecessary printing
c) Switching off unused systems
d) Overusing electricity
Answer: c
Accidents or unsafe conditions in the lab should be:
a) Ignored
b) Hidden
c) Reported immediately
d) Discussed later
Answer: c
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