Health And Safety

Question 1

Eye strain

Answer 1

Symptoms (3)
Headache
Burning or itching eyes
Fatigue

Causes
Can become strain after staring at a computer screen for a long time
In glare or with a flickering screen

Prevention
Use manners which don’t flicker
Use a screen filter
Take five minute breaks every hour

Question 2

Stress

Answer 2

Symptoms
Headache
moody
emotional

Causes
Many people are afraid of computers they don’t know how to work them and feel they would look stupid if they admit that they don’t know how to operate one

Prevention
Take regular breaks
ask for help

Question 3

RSI

Answer 3

Symptoms
Aching
swelling
Tenderness

Causes
Repeated movements over a long period of time

Prevention
Insure workstation and here are the correct height
Keep elbows close your sides
Five minute breaks every hour