Health And Safety Issues Of IT
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REPETITIVE STRESS INJURY
prevented by - using wrist supports
- using ergonomically designed devices
- keyboard and mice
EYE STRAIN
caused by - low resolution monitors
- reflections from windows
- radiation emitted from old monitors
= headaches
= damages eyes
prevented by - using screen filters
- buying a new low-radiation monitor
SEATING POSITIONS
causes - headaches and backaches
correct way - eyes level and perpendicular ( at a right angle ) to the screen
- chair back support
- feet rests
- keyboard in a comfortable position
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
issues - cables must be checked every year once the computer is a year old
- computers must be used away from liquids such as water
- cables must be correctly connected to their terminals,
both in plugs and inside the computer
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