# Lab OPS-5: Environmental Risk Walkthrough

Domain:
- 4.0 Operational Procedures

## Goal

Identify environmental risks in a home or office workspace.

## Checklist

Record:
- Equipment has ventilation:
- Dust buildup visible:
- Devices near heat source:
- Devices near liquid:
- Surge suppressor present:
- UPS present:
- Battery disposal plan:
- Toner disposal plan:
- Cable airflow blocked:
- Room temperature reasonable:

## Scenario Practice

Choose the best control:

1. Frequent brief power outages.
2. Printer toner replacement.
3. Dust inside desktop vents.
4. Equipment near a heater.
5. Low-voltage events during storms.

## What You Should Learn

- Environmental controls reduce failures and safety risk.
- Power protection, ventilation, cleanup, and disposal are part of IT operations.