Transcript Slide 1

• “Learn how to stay safe when using a
computer.”
• Write this Learning Objective onto
your Self Assessment Sheet.
Saturday, 18 July 2015
• Back Problems
• Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
• Eye Strain
Learn how to stay safe when using a computer
• Usually due to poor posture or sitting
in an awkward position when using a
computer.
-Fully adjustable chair
-Footrests
-Screen that can be tilted
Learn how to stay safe when using a computer
• Usually damage to the fingers and
wrists caused by repeated movements
over a long period of time.
-Wrist rests
-Correct posture
-5 minute break every hour
Learn how to stay safe when using a computer
• Usually caused by staring at a computer
screen for a long time. Particularly in poor
light, in glare or with a flickering screen.
-Screen filters
-Use screens that don’t flicker
-Take regular breaks
-Suitable lighting and blinds fitted on windows
Learn how to stay safe when using a computer
• It is now the law that any business makes sure
the following are in place for it’s employees:
tiltable screens
anti-glare screen filters
adjustable chairs
foot supports
suitable lighting
workstations are not cramped
when working on a computer staff take frequent
breaks
– appropriate eye and eyesight tests by an optician
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Learn how to stay safe when using a computer
• Create a “Health & Safety Factsheet”
that could be given to small local
businesses about health and safety
issues when working with computers.
• You should include these sections:
– The risks
– Solutions
– The Law
Learn how to stay safe when using a computer
• Create a poster to be displayed in
this classroom informing students of
one of the health risks and how to
prevent it.
• You should use Microsoft Publisher to
complete this.
Learn how to stay safe when using a computer
• “Learn how to stay safe when using a
computer”.
• Put  or  onto your Self
Assessment sheet to show whether or
not you have achieved today’s learning
objective.
Saturday, 18 July 2015