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room temperature, which is somewhere in the area of 22°C (72°F) with the

relative humidity in the 30–40 percent range. Colder and dryer is better for

computers (but not for people), so the real challenge is when the temperature

and the humidity go higher.

A modern office will usually have good air conditioning and heating, so

your job as a tech is to make sure that things don’t happen to prevent your air

conditioning from doing its job. That means you’re pretty much always on

ventilation patrol. Watch for the following to make sure air is flowing:

• Make sure ducts are always clear of obstructions.

• Make sure ducts are adjusted (not too hot or too cold).

• Don’t let equipment get closed off from proper ventilation.

Hazardous Materials

Offices are filled with chemicals and substances that pose health risks. Some

of these are immediate—they can burst into flames or damage your skin,

lungs, and eyes. Others may cause cancer or other health conditions through

regular exposure over many years. The 1002 objectives want you to know

about compliance to government regulations that apply to working with these

substances.

Regulations may sound intimidating, but the goal here is simple: people

who work with or around dangerous substances deserve to know what the

risks are, what precautions they should take, and what to do if there’s an

accident. You’ll need to consult and comply with local regulations, but you

should at least be familiar with the material safety data sheet (MSDS)—a

document that details the risks, precautions, and clean-up/disposal procedures

—for any substances you work with regularly, and know how to find the

MSDS if something you aren’t familiar with spills.

NOTE Most U.S. cities have one or more environmental services centers

that you can use to recycle electronic components. For your city, try a Google

(or other search engine) search on the term “environmental services” and

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