Do no stretch an electrical cord across an aisle where someone might trip over it

Avoid food and beverages near equipment where a spill might result in an electrical short.

It’s ok to attempt to remove the cover of equipment for any reason while the power is on

Do not repair equipment while it is plugged in. To avoid damage, most repairs should be completed by an authorized service service technician

Always turn the power off or unplug equipment when finished using it.

It’s ok lean over equipment that has moving parts when wearing jewelry, a tie, scarf, loose sleeves, or other clothing that has moving parts.

Exercise caution when using toner or duplicating fluids to avoid spills some chemicals are toxic

Overloading extension cords is safe

Follow manufacturer recommendations for safe use

Replace frayed electrical cords when you can

Do not insert pencils or other implements in any of the drives to avoid damage to the drives-3 1/2 drive, CD/DVD drive, USB ports

Avoid glare on the monitor screen

Do not leave fingerprints on the screen. Keep the screen clear of dust. Use a soft cloth for cleaning the screen

Place write/protect tables on all program software to avoid accidental erase

It's safe to write on a diskette or CD with a hard or sharp-pointed pen. Felt- tip markers should not be used.

Do not touch the exposed surfaces of the diskette

Be sure the "Safe to Remove" message is shown prior to removing a USB/Flash drive

Leave the storage media exposed to extreme hot or cold tempatures.

Do not expose storage media to smoke, ashes, and dust, including chalk dust

Do not leave storage media in the computer for long duration of time such as overnight.

Store scissors, sharpened pencils and other sharp instruments with sharp points downward or flat. Keep sharp objects away from the edges of surfaces where they may be knocked off and puncture.

It's fine to eat and drink near the workstation because spills won't ruin you're work

You can remove a staple with your fingernail or the stapler remover.

Do not examine a jammed stapler by holding it near your eyes or testing it over your finger

Avoid clutter which could cause puncture wounds by sharp objects underneath

Leave sharp objects such as pins and thumbtacks in drawers.

Never reach blindly into a drawer

Avoid injury by using the handle rather than pushing a drawer shut with your hand at the top or side

Set adjustable chairs for personal comfort and back support

Do not leave drawers open where someone may trip over them.

Be careful when sitting in chairs that have casters

It's okay to lean in any direction in a chair

Use static control mats to safeguard electronic data and equipment

Exercise caution when using step stools with casters or step ladders to avoid falling

Leave the blade of a paper cutter in an upright position and keep fingers near the blade to allow a clean cut.

Tape or sand sharp edges of furniture to avoid personal injury and damage to clothing.