comptia-a-plus-core2/labs/OPS-4-safety-procedures-lab.md

Lab OPS-4: Workspace Safety Check

Domain:

• 4.0 Operational Procedures

Goal

Inspect a work area for safety and ESD risks.

Checklist

Record:

• Power cords are safe:
• Walkways are clear:
• Cables are managed:
• Food or liquid near equipment:
• ESD mat available:
• Antistatic bag available:
• Heavy items stored safely:
• Fire extinguisher location known:
• Ventilation adequate:

Scenario Practice

Choose the safe action:

1. Replacing RAM in a desktop.
2. Moving a heavy laser printer.
3. Cleaning dust from inside a PC.
4. Finding a frayed power cord.
5. Storing a removed motherboard.

What You Should Learn

• Safety procedures reduce injury and equipment damage.
• ESD controls are part of normal component handling.