Safety Issues related to the use of ICT

There are number of  safety issues related to prolonged use of computer.

1. Electrocution
   Most ICT devices require an electricity, so there is a risk of the electrocution.

Causes of Electrocution

• Faulty equipment (bare wires etc).
• Spilling drinks over electrical equipment.
• Do not open an electrical device when you don't know how to repair.

How to Prevent Electrocution

• Use insulated wires.
• Keep drinks away from equipment.
• Report any problem in equipment to a technician.
• Do not open up an electrical device
  
  

1. Tripping over wires and cables

Trailing wires of ICT devices are easy to trip over if they are not secured or tucked away.

Causes of tripping over wires

Long trailing wires spread across a floor.

How to prevent tripping over wires

• Cover wires in cable ducts.
• Tuck trailing wires behind desks or carpets.
• Use wireless technology if possible.
  
  

1. Heavy equipment falling on you
   Some ICT devices (like monitor) are heavy and can cause injury if they fall on you.

Causes of equipment falling

• Equipment not placed securely onto desks.
• Poor quality and flimsy desks.

How to prevent equipment falling

• Make sure that equipment is positioned away from the edge of desks.
• Use strong desks/tables that can support the weight of device easily.
  
  

1. Fires

ICT devices require power from a mains outlet. If too many devices are plugged into a single plug at the same time it is possible to overload the circuit and start an electrical fire.
You need to use multiple plug sockets so you don't have to overload any single one.