Physical Safety (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE ICT)
Revision Note
Physical Safety
What is physical safety?
Physical safety is creating a safe environment when using technology
It includes considering dangers that could lead to serious injury or loss of life
Identifying strategies to mitigate dangers
Safety risks include:
Electrocution from spilling drinks near electrical equipment
Fire hazard from overloading plug sockets
Equipment overheating
Trailing cables (trip hazard)
Heavy equipment falling and causing injury
Risk | Cause | Prevention |
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Electrocution |
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Fire hazards |
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Trip hazard |
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Personal safety | Improperly secured equipment |
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Equipment not placed on stable surfaces |
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Worked Example
Using computers can lead to several physical safety issues.
Describe four of these types of issues.
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Answer
Electrocution, caused by touching bare wires / allowing food and drink to spill liquids onto computers [1]
Falling objects can cause injury [1]
Tripping over loose cables can cause injury [1]
The fire is caused by overloading power sockets / overheating computers [1]
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