Servicing computers safely

TR has published a number of articles that touch upon the safety issues when servicing PCs.

Start at the Support / Hardware page

https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5173-6255-0.html

and, check the downloads section.

For an ATX style PC, unless you open up the power supply, the only repair tech safety issues are dust and ergonomics.

For an AT style system, you need to use caution around the power switch.
Even then, most have fully insulated leads and connectors.

The biggest danger area is inside CRT monitors and laser printers as high voltages are present.

Chas

Something I would write exactly what is required. Doon't under any circumstances ever install any software on your workstation and if anything goes the slightest bit wrong call the IT department. Failure to follow these procedures could leed to loos of you're life at worst or at best the loss of your job here.

Follow the KISS prinicipal KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID this is particuarly revelant when dealing with any HR Department and it makes them think they are doing the right thing when in fact they are only doing what are BEST PRATICIES from an IT Department point of view.

The reality of the position is that there are no safe ways to work inside any form of computer device unless it is done by a qualified person from the IT Departmant.