Computer Health & Safety

Question 1

What is Ergonomics?

Answer 1

Ergonomics is the design of a safe and comfortable working environment to fit the employee in order to optimize performance.

Question 2

List some computers related disorder and illnesses?

Answer 2

*Back Problems
*Eye Strain
*Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

Question 3

What causes back problems?

Answer 3

Its because of the poor posture or an awkward position while sitting at a computer.

Question 4

List some Solutions for not having back problems?

Answer 4

*A fully adjusting chair should avoid poor posture
*Footrests can reduce these problems.
*Screens should tilt and turn to a position that avoids awkward movement.

Question 5

What causes Eye Strain?

Answer 5

Eye Strain is when after staring at a computer screen for a long time, particularly if working in a bad light, in glare or with a flickering screen.

Question 6

List some Solutions for not eye strain?

Answer 6

*Screen can remove a high percentage of the harmful rays emitted from a computer screen.
*Use screens that do not flicker.
*Take regular breaks-do not work for more than one hour without a break.
*Lightning must be suitable and blinds fitted to the window to reduce glare.

Question 7

What causes Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)?

Answer 7

Repetitive strain injury RSI is damage to the fingers, wrists and other parts of the body due to repeated movements over a long period of time.