Health and Safety Flashcards
Identify 2 health risks and one prevention method for each health risk.
List of health risks:
Back and neck problems/strain - Fully adjustable chairs, foot rests and tiltable screens
Repetitive strain injury - Take regular breaks
Eyestrain - Change to LCD screens
Headaches - Use an anti-glare screen
Ozone Irritation - Proper ventilation, change printers
Electrocution - No drinks near computers, check equipment on a regular basis
Trailing wires - Cover wires or neatly tuck them away.
Failling equipment causing injury - Use strong or large desks
Fire risk - Don’t cover equipment vents, good ventilation, don’t overload sockets.
Information on health and safety
Health and safety regulations have been made due to the increase use of computers in homes and businesses which brings its own physical dangers.
When we talk about health and safety we associate health on how to stop people from being ill or being affected by daily contact with computers. Safety is more concerned with dangers that could lead to serious injury.
