Computer Safety Rules (Grade 2) PDF

## **GRADE 2** ### Rules and regulations of a computer lab * Keep your work station clean * NO food or drinks * Respect others, work quietly * Approved sites only, surf safely * Don't share password * Keep personal information private * Print only with permission * Log out ### **I make sure that m...

## **GRADE 2** ### Rules and regulations of a computer lab * Keep your work station clean * NO food or drinks * Respect others, work quietly * Approved sites only, surf safely * Don't share password * Keep personal information private * Print only with permission * Log out ### **I make sure that my hands are clean before using the computer.** _An image of a person washing their hands with soap and water is shown._ ### **I enter and leave the computer lab quietly.** _An image of a person leaving a computer lab quietly is shown._ ### **I do not eat or drink in the computer lab.** _An image of a crossed-out fast food meal is shown._ ### **I keep the computer lab clean, I use the bin.** _An image of a person throwing garbage in a bin is shown._ ## **Working Safely with Computers** ### **I sit properly in front of the computer.** _An image of a person sitting in front of a computer with their back straight is shown._ ### **I wait for my teacher's permission before using the computer.** _An image of a teacher and several students in a computer lab is shown._ ### **I tell my teacher if I have a problem with the computer.** _An image of a student raising their hand to ask a teacher for help with a computer is shown._ ### **I do not touch the screen.** _An image of a hand being stopped from touching a computer screen is shown._ ### **I do not touch the electrical wires and sockets.** _An image of a girl being electrocuted by a wire is shown._ ### **I do not run in the computer lab.** _An image of kids running in a computer lab is shown._ ### **I handle my computer properly.** _An image of hands holding a tablet computer is shown._ ### **I push my chair under the table before leaving.** _An image of a person pushing their chair under the table is shown._ ## **Risks in the computer lab** * **Trailing wires** _An image of a loose electrical wire is shown._ * **Damaged electrical sockets and wires** _An image of a damaged electrical socket and wire is shown._ * **Overloaded electrical sockets** _An image of multiple electrical wires plugged into an overloaded electrical socket is shown._ * **Working with glare or reflections** _An image of a laptop with a bright reflection from a window is shown._ * **Wrong sitting posture** _An image of a person sitting with poor posture in front of a computer is shown._ * **Food or liquids near computer** _An image of a drink being spilt on a keyboard is shown._ * **Do not touch electrical sockets** _An image of a hand touching an electrical socket is shown._ * **Do not insert objects in the computer parts** _An image of a person inserting a screwdriver in a monitor is shown._ * **Sit properly** _An image of a person sitting with correct posture in front of a computer is shown._ * **Do not play or run in the computer lab** _An image of kids playing and running in a computer lab is shown._ * **Do not touch computer parts with wet hands** _An image of wet hands touching a monitor with a red “X” is shown._ * **Do not hit the keys too hard** _An image of someone hitting keyboard keys forcefully is shown._ ## **Good sitting posture in front of the computer.** _An image of a person sitting in front of a computer with the correct posture is shown._ * My eyes level with the top of the screen * I keep my head and back straight and shoulders relaxed * My wrist must be straight line with my forearm * I keep my elbows close to my body * My feet rest flat on the floor ## **Sitting Posture** _An image of two people sitting at a computer, one with correct posture and one with incorrect posture is shown._ ## **1. Sit up straight** ## **2. Eyes level with the monitor** ## **3. Shoulders and arms relaxed** ## **4. Feel your back supported** _An image of a numbered list of four steps for good sitting posture is shown._