RECAP – SOME COMPUTER SAFETY

GUIDELINES AT HOME AND IN COMPUTER LAB

• Do not eat and drink near computers.

• Do not run and play near computers.
• Do not operate computers during
heavy rainfall and thunder storm.
• Do not open system or monitor casing.
• Do not insert any metal objects
SYLLABUS AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Learning Objectives:
 Explain what health problem is.
 Identify the different health problems.

 How these problems can be

minimised.
 HEALTH PROBLEMS RELATED
TO THE USE OF COMPUTERS
If computers are not used
properly, a lot of health
problems may arise
and
these problems may be
avoided if people use
computers appropriately.
 Do you use computer regularly.

 What health problems did you get

while working with a computer.
HEALTH PROBLEMS

EYE STRAIN BACK

ACHE

WRIST PAIN
EYE STRAIN
CAUSES
 Insufficient breaks

 Prolonged or excessive use

 Glare (brightness) from the screen

 Reflection on the screen (sunlight)

PRECAUTIONS:
 Take frequent breaks

 Use antiglare screen

 Use curtains on windows

 Blink the eyes regularly

 Eyes must be in line with monitor

 BACK ACHE & WRIST PAIN
CAUSES:
• Wrong posture

• Excessive use

PRECAUTIONS:
• Take regular breaks.

• Adopt the right posture and use back

rest.
• Use footrests and adjustable chairs
 WHAT IS RSI?
 Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs)
are "injuries may be caused by
repetitive tasks, forceful exertions,
or awkward positions".

 Itis a collective name for a variety

of disorders affecting the neck, the
shoulders and upper limbs.
THE POSTURE TO ADOPT WHILE USING A PC
SUMMARY

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 TRUE AND FALSE

1. One cause of RSI is typing for long periods of

time without rest. _______
2. Using a monitor that faces the window
without curtain will cause eye strain._______
3. It is not important to take regular break while
using a PC. _______
4. RSI stands for Repetitive Stress Illness.
_______
5. Adopting the right posture while using the
computer will reduce back pain. _______
QUESTION 2

a. State two health problems associated

to the use of computers.
b. For each above mentioned health
problems, state two precautions that
can be taken to reduce these health
problems.