Chapter 3.6 Online Services and Health and Safety

Question 1

What are the Health risk with using Computers?

Answer 1

1 Increase in Repetitive Strain Injury

2 Vision and Posture Problems

Question 2

What are the Safety risk with using Computers?

Answer 2

1 Electrocution

2. Fire
3. Tripping Hazards
4. Danger Caused by Heavy Equipment Falling

Question 3

what are the most common Increase in Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI)?

Answer 3

1 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: this is when the person feels pain in the forearm and wrist.
2 Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: this is condition that affects the elbow.

Question 4

Symptoms of bad positioning of computer screen or bad lighting are:

Answer 4

1 Neck pain
2 Shoulder pain
3 Weakness of the arm and hand muscles
4 Headaches
-Visual problems like :
1 Eye irritation
2 Eye strain

Question 5

How can these health issues be prevented?

Answer 5

Health and safety guidelines must be followed regarding:
1 Height
2 Position
3 Distance of monitor
4 Distance of keyboard from the user

Question 6

How to prevent Electrocution?

Answer 6

1 Electrical sockets should not be overloaded.
2 All electrical installations should be carried out by a qualified electrician.
3 The equipment that is used should be of a reliable standard and should be annually checked.
4 All the electrical supplies must be AWAY from water supplies
5 The workers must NOT take drinks to tables where they are working with electrical equipment.

Question 7

How to prevent fire?

Answer 7

1 It must be ensured that there is enough carbon dioxide in fire extinguishers at all times.
2 Fire exits must be kept clear at all times
3 All electrical equipment must be located away from water supplies.

Question 8

How to prevent Tripping Hazards?

Answer 8

1 Cabling must not be trailing on the floor

2 Additional equipment should be situated where it will not result in trailing cables.

Question 9

howto prevent Danger Caused by Heavy Equipment Falling

Answer 9

1 Benching must be strong enough to withstand the weight of the hardware and additional equipment stored on it.
2 No equipment should overhang the workstation.