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A field technician is setting up new desktop workstations and routing power cables in a customer's office. Which of the following basic physical safety precautions should the technician follow to prevent personal injury and workplace hazards? (Select TWO.)

  1. Use cable ties or floor cable covers to secure loose cords across walkways.Answer
  2. Use proper lifting techniques by bending at the knees rather than the waist when moving heavy equipment.Answer
  3. C
    Disconnect or remove the grounding prong from power cords to eliminate ground loops.
  4. D
    Connect an ESD wrist strap directly to an active AC wall outlet ground pin while working on powered-on devices.

Answer

The correct safety precautions are securing loose cords using cable ties or floor covers to prevent tripping hazards, and using proper lifting techniques by bending at the knees when handling heavy hardware.
Securing cords across walkways prevents tripping hazards for personnel in office environments. Additionally, lifting heavy equipment by bending at the knees protects the back from strains and spinal injuries.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify physical safety hazards related to workspace organization and heavy lifting.
Traversing cables pose tripping hazards, and lifting heavy computer towers incorrectly causes musculoskeletal injuries.
Standard workplace safety regulations mandate trip hazard mitigation and ergonomic lifting techniques.
2
Evaluate electrical safety practices regarding ground prongs and ESD straps.
Modifying power grounds or attaching anti-static gear to energized electrical outlets violates basic electrical safety standards.
Equipment grounds shield users from electrical shock, and service work must always be performed with power disconnected.

Key Concept

Basic Physical Workplace Safety and Ergonomics
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