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Starter – What am I? Caused by sitting in front of a computer screen for long periods an injury to fingers and wrists caused by too much computer use Caused by incorrect lighting, screen reflections, flickering screens Eyestrain Headaches Back & Neck problems/strain Caused by staring at a comput...

Starter – What am I? Caused by sitting in front of a computer screen for long periods an injury to fingers and wrists caused by too much computer use Caused by incorrect lighting, screen reflections, flickering screens Eyestrain Headaches Back & Neck problems/strain Caused by staring at a computer screen too long or incorrect lighting Ozone Irritation Caused by laser printers in an office area RSI - Repetitive Strain Injury Grade 10 Grade 9 VAS VAS LessonLesson Objectives IC● IC T objectives 1. Describe some common health & safety issues when using a computer 2. Explain the advantages The effects of ICT and disadvantages of methods to minimize the effects of health & safety issues The effects of using ICT Health Issues Repetitive Strain Injury(RSI): • RSI causes painful swelling of joints such as the shoulder, wrist and fingers. • RSI is caused by doing the same small movements over and over again across a long period of time. • Computer users who type and use a mouse all day long are commonly affected. Grade 10 Grade 9 VAS VAS IC IC T LessonLesson Objectives objectives 1. Describe some common health safetyissues issueswhen whenusing usingaa computer computer 1. Describe some common health & &safety 2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of methods to minimize 2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of methods to minimize the theeffects effects health & & safety safety issues ofofhealth Causes of RSI and how to prevent it Take breaks away from computer. Grade 10 Grade 9 VAS VAS IC IC T Spacious work area. Wrist rests maintain a comfortable hand position. LessonLesson Objectives objectives 1. Describe some common health safetyissues issueswhen whenusing usingaa computer computer 1. Describe some common health & &safety 2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of methods to minimize 2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of methods to minimize the theeffects effects health & & safety safety issues ofofhealth Health Issues Back and Neck problems: • Back ache and neck ache can cause great pain and really affect the quality of your life. • Both back and neck ache can be caused by sitting incorrectly and using poor quality chairs without back rests. This is called poor posture. Grade 10 Grade 9 VAS VAS IC IC T LessonLesson Objectives objectives 1. Describe some common health safetyissues issueswhen whenusing usingaa computer computer 1. Describe some common health & &safety 2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of methods to minimize 2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of methods to minimize the theeffects effects health & & safety safety issues ofofhealth Causes of Backache / Neckache and how to prevent them: Grade 10 Grade 9 VAS VAS IC IC T LessonLesson Objectives objectives 1. Describe some common health safetyissues issueswhen whenusing usingaa computer computer 1. Describe some common health & &safety 2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of methods to minimize 2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of methods to minimize the theeffects effects health & & safety safety issues ofofhealth Grade 9 VAS IC T Lesson Objectives 1. Describe some common health & safety issues when using a computer 2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of methods to minimize the effects of health & safety issues Health Issues Eye Strain and Headaches: • Staring at a computer screen for too long can strain your eyes and cause headaches. • Eye strain can cause your vision to blur. • Common causes of eye strain are screen flicker and having direct light causing screen glare. Grade 10 Grade 9 VAS VAS IC IC T LessonLesson Objectives objectives 1. Describe some common health safetyissues issueswhen whenusing usingaa computer computer 1. Describe some common health & &safety 2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of methods to minimize 2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of methods to minimize the theeffects effects health & & safety safety issues ofofhealth Causes of Eye Strain and how to prevent it: Grade 10 Grade 9 VAS VAS IC IC T LessonLesson Objectives objectives 1. Describe some common health safetyissues issueswhen whenusing usingaa computer computer 1. Describe some common health & &safety 2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of methods to minimize 2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of methods to minimize the theeffects effects health & & safety safety issues ofofhealth Advantages of methods • If screen is at correct angle and height, it will reduce glare / eye strain • Using a wrist rest will prevent RSI or Carpel Tunnel Syndrome • Using a correctly positioned or ergonomic chair will prevent back aches • Taking breaks from using a computer will prevent : RSI / back ache / eye strain / Carpel syndrome / Cubital syndrome / Neck pain / DVT Grade 10 Grade 9 VAS VAS IC IC T LessonLesson Objectives objectives 1. Describe some common health safetyissues issueswhen whenusing usingaa computer computer 1. Describe some common health & &safety 2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of methods to minimize 2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of methods to minimize the theeffects effects health & & safety safety issues ofofhealth Disadvantages of methods • The user can become over reliant on these systems. • Ergonomic / Special equipment can cost more money • More breaks mean more work hours • Laptops can be difficult to position in the best way due to it being an open/close device Grade 10 Grade 9 VAS VAS IC IC T LessonLesson Objectives objectives 1. Describe some common health safetyissues issueswhen whenusing usingaa computer computer 1. Describe some common health & &safety 2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of methods to minimize 2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of methods to minimize the theeffects effects health & & safety safety issues ofofhealth Health…and safety - What's the difference? Safety Is concerned with the dangers that could lead to injury in an workspace Grade 10 Grade 9 VAS VAS IC IC T Health Is related to becoming ill or by affected the daily use of computers LessonLesson Objectives objectives 1. Describe some common health safetyissues issueswhen whenusing usingaa computer computer 1. Describe some common health & &safety 2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of methods to minimize 2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of methods to minimize the theeffects effects health & & safety safety issues ofofhealth