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Health and Safety |
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There are several
Health and Safety issues that need to
be addressed for people who work with computers : |
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Back or neck strain can result from
using a badly positioned chair while working for long periods at a
computer.
- Chairs should be adjustable
and set at the right height (arms should be horizontal when typing
at a keyboard, and you should look straight across to the top of the
monitor)
- Short breaks should be taken
regularly.
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Eye strain may be caused by poor
lighting or poor quality monitors, if you sit for long hours at a
computer.
- Monitor screen should be an arm's distance away from your eyes.
- LED monitors are better than the old CRT monitors.
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RSI (Repetitive
Strain Injury) is caused by constant use of the joints in
fingers, hands or wrists leading to long-term pain and stiffness in the
tendons.
- Take frequent breaks from
typing and using the mouse.
- Frequent wrist and hand exercises
should be taken.
- Use a relaxed grip of the
mouse.
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Fitness problems may arise due to
lack of exercise when sitting for long periods at the computer, possibly
leading to obesity.
- Take plenty of exercise at
home to compensate for long periods of inactivity.
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