Topic 11: Health and Safety

Question 1

There are a number of health problems that can arise when working at a computer for long periods. Some of these are;

Answer 1

Repetitive strain injury (RSI), backache, headache and eyestrain.

Question 2

These health problems can be avoided by

Answer 2

correct equipment, good working practices and good posture.

Question 3

Eyestrain can be avoided by

Answer 3

the computer user looking away from the screen at regular intervals and focusing on a distant object.
Using a mesh filter in front of the screen.

Question 4

Employers by law are now required to provide the following measures;

Answer 4

Training, eye tests, inspections and tasks

Question 5

Training, the employees should have access to

Answer 5

training on health and safety issues.

Question 6

Eye Tests, computer users should receive regular free

Answer 6

eye tests with glasses provided at the employers expense if required

Question 7

Inspections -

Answer 7

Chairs, computers and work areas should be regularly inspected to make sure that they are up to standard.

Question 8

Tasks, employers should design their employees working day so that

Answer 8

workers can have regular breaks from computer based activity.