Health And Safety (Unit one)

Question 0

How can you reduce the chances of RSI?

Answer 0

▪️Using a wrist support
▪️Taking regular breaks away from the computer
▪️Having enough work space to rest wrists
▪️Use ergonomic keyboards

Question 1

What is RSI and how is it caused?

Answer 1

▪️Repetitive strain injury
▪️Caused by carrying out repetitive tasks
▪️Keyboard and mouse at a awkward position
▪️Squeezing mouse too hard

Question 2

How are back problems caused?

Answer 2

▪️Using a computer for a long time
▪️Having bad posture
▪️Seat at the wrong height

Question 3

How do you prevent back problems?

Answer 3

▪️Ergonomically designed chair that adjusts height and swivels
▪️Adjusting the chair to the correct height
▪️Adjusting screen to correct position
▪️Using a foot rest
▪️Taking regular walking breaks

Question 4

How is eye strain caused?

Answer 4

▪️Room light is not correct making reading hard
▪️The screen is poorly sited causing glare and reflection on screen
▪️The screen is poor quality and flickers
▪️The contrast on screen is poor
▪️Text is too small to read easily

Question 5

How can you prevent eye strain?

Answer 5

▪️Suitable lighting
▪️Non flickering screens
▪️Fitting screen filters to prevent glare and reflection
▪️Fitting blinds to window to reduce glare and sunshine reflection
▪️Wear glasses I needed
▪️Eye line is is with the top of the screen

Question 6

How is stress caused?

Answer 6

▪️Slow performance and system crashes
▪️Spam, scams and too much email
▪️Pop-up ads
▪️Viruses
▪️Lost or deleted files

Question 7

How can you prevent stress?

Answer 7

▪️Not trying to save money when buying equipment
▪️Comparable hardware for your computer
▪️Have a relabel IT support team
▪️Providing users with adequate support and training
▪️Saving your work often as possible
▪️Backing up regularly
▪️Using spam filters and anti-phishing and anti-virus software

Question 8

How can you reduce the risk of health problems?

Answer 8

▪️Not working continuously at a computer for long periods
▪️Get up can walk around occasionally
▪️Focus on a distant object every so often then back on screen
▪️Have a good work space that is not cramped, with suitable seating

Question 9

What are the health and safety legislations?

Answer 9

▪️Provide adjustable chairs
▪️Provide screens that can be tilted
▪️Provide anti-glare screen filters
▪️Ensure workstations are not cramped
▪️Plan breaks when using a computer
▪️Provide information on health hazards and training for computers
▪️Provide glasses if needed

Question 10

What are the health and safety factors when designing new software?

Answer 10

▪️Screen layout should be clear so that eye strain is minimised
▪️Colour schemes shouldn’t be too bright
▪️Text should be suitable size
▪️Instructions and help facilities should enable learning
▪️Menu system should be well structured and should include shortcuts
▪️Minimal annoying sound and flashing lights
▪️Should be compatible with other packages
▪️Use of drop down lists to prevent RSI