| A | B |
|---|
| Capacitor | electrical component that holds a charge |
| Halon | agent used in fire extinguishers |
| Li-Ion | rechargable battery for laptop that has no memory effect and is slow to discharge when not in use |
| Laser | high powered light source used in laser printers that can cause damage to the eyes |
| High Voltage Equipment | monitors and power supplies used in computers; can cause burns or death if cautionis not used. |
| Hazardous Materials | materials that are harmful and should be handled and disposed of properly |
| ESD | the unwanted flow of electrical current between two objects |
| Ergonomics | the science of designing equipment for the workplaceto reduce fatigue and discomfort |
| EPA Guidelines | rules to follow for disposing of hazardous materials and unwanted computer equipment |
| EMI | electrical noise created by electrical equipment or power running through electrical wiring |
| Carbon Dioxide | chemical agent used in fire extinguishers for use in electrical fires |
| Anti-static storage bag | plastic bag with conductive surface on the outside to protect electrical components from static electricity |
| UPS | a batteryl-backed power supply to plug computer equipment into that gives the user time to save vital information |
| Type C Fire Extinguisher | used to put out electrical fires |
| Toner | carbon and polymer particles used in laser printersto form the text and images on a printed page |
| Surge Protector | a device used to plug electrical equipment into to protect it from power surges |
| Solvent | chemical used to dissolve another substance and used mainly for dissolving substances |
| Safety Harzard | anything with the potential to cause harm |
| RSI | Repetitive Strain Injury; injury caused by doing the same motions over and over |
| Recycle | to use again or to recondition for a new use |
| OSHA | occupational Safety and Health Administration; government office that regulates safety and health in the workplace |
| NiMH | battery type used in laptop computers |
| Ni-Cad | type of battery for a laptop in which older models had a memory effect where if they were only partially drained and then recharged that they would lose the calpacity to be fully charged |
| MSDS | form containing information about substances found inthe workplace and how to handle them safely |
| Lumbar support | addition of material in a seat to support the lower back |
