Health and Safety

Question 1

What is eyestrain? and Why does it occur?

Answer 1

Eyes can become strained after staring at a computer screen for a long time, particularly if working in bad light, in glare or with a flickering screen.

Question 2

How to prevent eyestrain?

Answer 2

Screen filters 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. Lighting must be suitable and blinds fitted to windows to reduce glare

Question 3

Ozone irritation

Answer 3

Health experts have suggested that ozone emitted from laser printers can lead to breathing problems.

Question 4

How to prevent ozone irritation?

Answer 4

It is recommended that laser printers should be situated at least one metre away from where people are sitting and there should be good ventilation in the area

Question 5

What is RSI?

Answer 5

Repetitive Strain Injury

Question 6

How to prevent RSI?

Answer 6

Sit with good posture, take regular breaks, position equipment in correct place.