Health and Safety Yes, I have your marks – you will get them at the end of the lesson.

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Health and Safety Yes, I have your marks – you will get them at the end of the lesson

Homework Complete the booklet pages no. 34 – What is not completed after todays lesson.

Learning Objectives To learn of all the health and safety issues.

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RSI Ergonomic Mouse / Keyboard Use a wrist rest / take breaks Poor posture Using a mouse for too long Too long at a computer

Eye Strain / Headache Using screen for too long Poor lighting Glare on screen Anti-glare screens / blinds / take breaks / eye tests

Back / Neck ache Make sure eyes are at the same height as monitor Adjustable chair, footrest Poor posture Too long at a computer

Complete page Use keywords RSI: Ergonomic Eye Strain /Headache: Anti-glare Back / Neck ache Adjustable chair Footrest

Overheating Offices get hot Air Conditioning

Fire Too many multi sockets - very dangerous Proper wiring Fire extinguishers

Tripping Hazards Neat wiring, in ceiling / floor and trunking

Electrocution Faulty equipment Spilling liquids Regular checks on equipment Keep drinks away from Electrical equipment

Complete page 119. Some you will need to think for yourself.