Health And Safety Flashcards
RSI stands for…
Repetitive Strain Injury
RSI is a range of…
conditions affecting muscles and joints in the neck, wrists and hands
RSI occurs when…
the same groups of muscles perform the same actions repeatedly
To minimise RSI, take…
regular breaks
To minimise RSI, use an…
ergonomic keyboard and mouse
To minimise RSI, use a keyboard that has…
wrist rests
Eyestrain is caused by…
overexposure to bright screens
Eyestrain causes…
headaches and blurred vision
To minimise eyestrain, use an…
anti-glare screen
Monitors emit…
Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) radiation
Exposure to ELF radiation from monitors for extended periods of time can lead to…
illness
To minimise the risk of ELF radiation from monitors, ….
take regular breaks
A safety hazard in the workplace is high temperatures, which…
cause computers to overheat
A safety hazard in the workplace is the build up of…
electrostatic charge on carpets
A safety hazard in the workplace is drinking…
near computers
