Maintain Healthy, Safe and Secure Work Environment
Complete CBSE Class 10 IT (Code 402) textbook coverage for Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S): Workplace Hazards vs Risks, Office Ergonomics, Computer Vision Syndrome, PASS Fire Extinguisher operation, and Electrical Rescue protocols.
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Workplace Safety Concepts
Hazard Identification, Risk Controls, Physical & Electrical Safety Policies.
Workplace Quality & Ergonomics
Office Ergonomics, 20-20-20 Rule, RSI & Carpal Tunnel Prevention.
Prevent Accidents & Emergencies
PASS Fire Protocol, Class A-D Extinguishers, Evacuation Drills & CPR.
Key Concepts At A Glance (Unit 4 Cheat Sheet)
Everything tested in CBSE Class 10 IT Board Examinations regarding OH&S policies, hazards vs risks, office ergonomics, and emergency drills:
Hazard: Anything with the potential to cause harm.
Risk: Probability and severity of the hazard occurring in practice.
Distance: 20–30 inches (arm length).
Top of screen: at/below eye level.
Elbows: 100°–110°.
Rule: 20-20-20 for eyes.
Pull the pin.
Aim at fire base.
Squeeze the handle.
Sweep side-to-side.
IT/Server rooms: CO2 (Black).
NEVER touch victim directly.
Cut power breaker immediately.
Separate with dry wood/plastic.
Call emergency 108 / 112.
Understand the Concept of Workplace Safety
Under the National Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Policy, every organization is legally and ethically bound to ensure safe working conditions that prevent occupational injuries, illnesses, and property loss.
Categories of Workplace Hazards in IT Organizations
Slips and trips from loose Ethernet cables, uncleaned spills on tiles, and falling boxes from overhead storage.
Daisy-chained extension strips, worn computer power cords, frayed server wiring, and overloaded outlets.
Non-adjustable chairs, monitor glare, excessive keyboard typing without wrist rests, and awkward neck angles.
Excessive overtime shifts, high workload pressure, lack of work-life balance, and chronic mental burnout.
Workplace Security Measures in IT Facilities
RFID smart cards or biometric fingerprint scanners to prevent unauthorized visitors entering server zones.
24/7 video monitoring of entrances, data centers, and mandatory visitor log books signed at reception.
Locking workstations (Win + L) when stepping away and locking confidential documents in drawers.
Unit 4 Solved MCQs (10 High-Yield Questions)
Directly curated from curriculum chapter-end self-assessment exercises and CBSE sample papers.
What is the primary difference between a 'Hazard' and a 'Risk' in workplace occupational health?
What does the fire safety acronym 'PASS' stand for when operating a portable fire extinguisher?
Which type of fire extinguisher is most suitable and safest for electrical fires involving computers, servers, and electronic equipment?
What is 'Carpal Tunnel Syndrome' (CTS) commonly experienced by computer and data entry operators?
According to ergonomic guidelines, what is the ideal viewing distance between a computer operator's eyes and the monitor screen?
Which class of fire involves flammable liquids such as petrol, diesel, oil, paints, and solvents?
To prevent Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) and digital eyestrain during prolonged screen work, doctors recommend the 20-20-20 rule. What does it prescribe?
What is the very FIRST step you must take if you witness a colleague suffering from an active electrical shock?
What is an 'Ergonomic' chair feature essential for preventing lower back pain in office workers?
Why should elevators/lifts NEVER be used during a building fire evacuation?
Frequently Asked Board Questions (Workplace Safety Unit 4)
Detailed model answers strictly formulated according to official CBSE marking criteria: