| A | B |
|---|
| Anti-static storage bag | Plastic bag with conductive surface on the outside to protect electrical components from static electricity. |
| Capacitor | Electrical component tha holds a charge. |
| Carbon Dioxide | Chemical agent used in fire extinguishers for use in electrical fires. |
| EMI | Electrical noise created by electrical equipment or power running through electrical wiring. |
| EPA Guidelines | Rules to follow for disposing of hazardous materials and unwanted computer equipment. |
| ESD | The unwanted flow of electrical current between two objects of different electrical potentials; can cause damage to electronic equipment. |
| Ground Wire | Electrical conductor that allows a path to earth ground. |
| Halon | Agent used in fire extinguishers; contains halocarbons. |
| Hazardous Materials | Materials that are harmful and should be handled and disposed of propely. |
| High Voltage Equipment | Monitors and pwoer supplies used in computers; can cause burns or death if caution is not used. |
| Laser | High powered light source used in laser printers that can cause damage to the eyes. |
| Lumbar Support | Additionof material in a seat to support the lower back. |
| MSDS | Form containing information about substances found in the workplace and how to handle them safely. |
| OSHA | Government office that regulates safety and health in the workplace. |
| Recycle | To use again or to recondition for a new use. |
| RSI | Injury caused by doing the same motions over and over. |
| Safety Hazard | Anything with the potential to cause harm. |
| Solvent | Chemical used to dissolve another substance and used mainly for dissolving substances; liquid used to clean computer surfaces with. |
| Static Mat | Computer workspace with a connnection to ground to get rid of static electricity; the technician plutgs in with an antistatic wrist strap. |
| Surge Protector | A device used to plug electrical equipment into to protect it from power surges. |
| Toner | Carbon and polymer particles used in laser printers and photocopiers to form the text and images on a printed page. |
| Type C Fire Extinguisher | Used to put out electrical fires. |
| UPS | A battery backed power supply to plug computer equipment into that gives the user time to save vital information. |
