Impact of Digital Technology on Employment and Health and Safety Flashcards
Explain How technology increased job oppurtunities
More demand for specialists in Software technologies
Database administrators work in large orginisations such and banks and hospitals
Software engineers are required to develop and maintain programming code
Explain How Technology impacted Job Displacement
Government have prioritized the continuous development of technology skills in workplaces
Many Jobs are replaced by technology(Robots are used in manufacturing)
Jobs that are highly repetitive for humans can be carried out by robots
Explain Teleworking
Teleworking is using ICT to work from home
Advantages of Teleworking
Saves travel cost and time for employee
Organizations do not need to pay for rent in expensive city
Flexible working hours for employee
Disadvantages of Teleworking
Employees may feel isolated because of lack of social interaction
Employers find it more difficult to monitor employee activity
Explain Need for Upskilling
In today’s work environment people require continous training to enable them to carry out their jobs
Employers need to offer relevant training courses to employee
Explain Repetitive Strain Injury
A range of conditions affecting the muscles and joints in the neck, shoulders and arms when an employee is using same muscle group to perform the same actions over and over again
Explain Eyestrain
Caused by over exposure to computer screens
Explain why Back Pain can be caused
can be related to poor posture
sitting at the computer for long time
What does The Health and Safety Work ETC state?
Employers must provide safe working environment for employees who carry out their work using a computer
How to prevent RSI?
Regular breaks
Using Ergonomically designed keyboard and mouse
How to prevent Eyestrain
Anti Glare screens
Regular Eye Tests provided by employer
using monitor screens which have adjustable brightness and contrast
How to Prevent Back Pain
Using Chairs that have adjustable height
Regular Breaks
Good posture
