Computer Lab Rules and Etiquette

Computer Lab Rules and Regulations

• Keep Work Station Clean: Maintain a tidy workspace.
• No Food or Drinks: Food and drinks are prohibited in the lab.
• Respect Others, Work Quietly: Be considerate of others and keep noise levels down.
• Approved Sites Only, Surf Safely: Only access approved websites and browse safely.
• Don't Share Password: Do not share your login password with others.
• Keep Personal Information Private: Do not disclose personal information.
• Print Only with Permission: Obtain permission before printing.
• Log Out: Log out of the computer when finished.

Computer Lab Etiquette

• Clean Hands: Wash hands before using the computer.
• Quiet Entry/Exit: Enter and exit the lab quietly.
• No Eating/Drinking: Avoid eating or drinking in the lab.
• Keep Lab Clean: Keep the computer lab clean and use the designated bins.

Working Safely with Computers

• Proper Seating: Sit properly in front of the computer.
• Teacher's Permission: Request permission from your teacher before using the computer.
• Screen Avoidance: Avoid touching the screen.
• Technical Issues: Report computer problems to your teacher.
• Electrical Safety: Avoid touching electrical wires and sockets.
• No Running: Do not run in the computer lab.
• Proper Computer Handling: Handle computers with care.
• Chair Placement: Push your chair under the table before leaving the lab.

Risks in the Computer Lab

• Trailing Wires: Be mindful of trailing wires.
• Damaged Sockets: Beware of damaged electrical sockets and wires.
• Overloaded Sockets: Look for overloaded electrical sockets.
• Glare/Reflections: Avoid working with excessive glare or reflections.
• Wrong Posture: Maintain proper sitting posture and avoid incorrect posture.
• Spillage Prevention: Keep food and liquids away from the computer.
• Object Insertion: Avoid inserting objects into computer parts.
• Misuse of Equipment: Do not touch the computer parts with wet hands, do not hit the keys too hard, and do not play or run in the computer lab.

Good Sitting Posture

• Eyes Level with Screen: Maintain eye level with the top of the screen.
• Straight Back: Keep your back straight and shoulders relaxed.
• Elbows Close to Body: Keep your elbows close to your body.
• Wrists in Line: Keep wrists in line with the forearms.
• Feet Flat on Floor: Rest feet flat on the floor.
• Proper Posture Examples: Visual examples of correct and incorrect sitting postures are available.