3.4 Health and Safety

Overview Safety including RSI, ergonomics, ELF radiation and eyestrain Identify measures taken by both the employee and employer to eliminate poor health and safety practice in the workplace.

RSI Repetitive Strain Injury Caused by overuse of the wrist muscles

ELF Extremely low frequency radiation Comprised of both electric and magnetic fields Linked to cancer but not proven

Eye strain Overexposure to computer screens

Back pain Caused by poor positioning of the chair with the computer

Reducing Health Problems RSITake regular breaks Position the keyboard at the correct height Use a wrist rest Change positions periodically EyestrainUse an antiglare screen Position the monitor at the correct height Make sure the monitor can swivel Ensure the room has appropriate lighting ELFTake regular breaks Use a low emission screen Use an antiglare filter Use a swivel screen Back painHave an adjustable chair in terms of height and back angle Take regular breaks Sit on the chair correctly

Acronyms RSI ELF

Discussion Why is this a good working practice computer desk?