A certain business center provides computer and internet services to the public. The owner is concerned that there is no restraint on consumption of food and drinks by the customers and also about possible health hazards to the computer users.
(a) Give two safety precautions that must be put in place to protect the workstations in the business center from foods and drinks.
Precautions I:
Precautions II:
(b) State two ways the computers can be maintained to ensure efficiency in serving the customer.
Maintenance I:
Maintenance II:
(c)(i) Name three possible health risks to the customers while using the computers in the center.
Risk I:
Risk II:
Risk III:
(ii) How can the risks in 4(c)(i) be reduced?
Solution I:
Solution II:
Solution III:
Explanation
(a) Safety precautions that must be put in place: (a) All computers in the workstation should be placed in a distance (b) Customers should not be allowed into the workstation (c) Food and drinks should not be allowed into the workstation
(b) Ways the computers can be maintained: (a) The computers should be cleaned on daily basis (b) The computers should always be covered to avoid dust (c) The computers should be switched off immediately after use
(c)(i) Possible health risks to the customers while using the computers in the center: (a) Eye strain (b) Explosion which may lead to death (c) Neck pains
(ii) How can the risks be reduced: (a) Ensure that anti-eye glare glass is used (b) Ensure that a fire extinguisher is available (c) Ensure that the chairs are comfortable to sit on (d) Ensure that there is adequate light.