FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL! by Mrs. Brenda T. Autry Mrs. Autry/Room 633/2009

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IMPORTANT FORMS CLASSROOM: Student Information Career Profile Safety Pledge Internet Agreement Mrs. Autry/Room 633/2009

Computer work environment Health & Safety Computer work environment Prolonged use of computers can cause eyestrain, muscular strain, changes in color perception, back and neck pain, stomach aches, nausea and a condition called RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury). Mrs. Autry/Room 633/2009

Health & Safety To reduce physical problems: Time spent at a VDU be reduced to a maximum of two hours per day of continuous screen work Periodic rest breaks be granted Steps taken to reduce or alleviate glare produced by overhead fluorescent lighting-glare Reduction screens should be available as required by the employee Mrs. Autry/Room 633/2009

Health & Safety To reduce physical problems: Computer screen should be adjustable Keyboard should be separate and adjustable Adjustable desks and chairs can reduce strain on worker's neck, back and shoulders Cables should be kept tidy and safely Mrs. Autry/Room 633/2009

E-MAIL Disadvantages Advantages Carries of viruses Unsolicited e-mails: Spam Advantages Quick inexpensive immediate contact can be made Using the cc or bcc facility numerous communications can be distributed simultaneously Attachment facility provides the means of forwarding long files Mrs. Autry/Room 633/2009