PC Basics

HEALTH AND SAFETY

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LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Learn how to stay safe when using a computer.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES I understand the risks involved when using computers…

I understand how to avoid risks when using computers…

I understand the law that aims to protect employees when using computers in the workplace…

HEALTH PROBLEMS

Back Problems Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Eye Strain

I understand the risks involved when using computers…

I understand how to avoid risks when using computers…

I understand the law that aims to protect employees when using computers in the workplace…

BACK PROBLEMSUsually due to poor posture or sitting in an awkward position when using a computer.

What’s the Solution?

-Fully adjustable chair-Footrests-Screen that can be tilted

I understand the risks involved when using computers…

I understand how to avoid risks when using computers…

I understand the law that aims to protect employees when using computers in the workplace…

REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURY (RSI)Usually damage to the fingers and wrists caused by repeated movements over a long period of time.

What’s the Solution?-Wrist rests-Correct posture-5 minute break every hour

I understand the risks involved when using computers…

I understand how to avoid risks when using computers…

I understand the law that aims to protect employees when using computers in the workplace…

EYE STRAIN

Usually caused by staring at a computer screen for a long time. Particularly in poor light, in glare or with a flickering screen.

What’s the Solution?-Screen filters-Use screens that don’t flicker-Take regular breaks-Suitable lighting and blinds fitted on windows

I understand the risks involved when using computers…

I understand how to avoid risks when using computers…

I understand the law that aims to protect employees when using computers in the workplace…

tiltable screens

anti-glare screen

filters

adjustable chairs

foot supports

suitable lightingworkstations are not cramped

when working on a

computer staff take

frequent breaks

appropriate eye and

eyesight tests by an

optician

THE LAW

I understand the risks involved when using computers…

I understand how to avoid risks when using computers…

I understand the law that aims to protect employees when using computers in the workplace…

It is now the law that any business makes sure the following are in place for it’s employees:

TASK

Create a “Health & Safety Factsheet” that could be given to small local businesses about health and safety issues when working with computers.

You should include these sections:The risksSolutionsThe Law

I understand the risks involved when using computers…

I understand how to avoid risks when using computers…

I understand the law that aims to protect employees when using computers in the workplace…

EXTENSION TASK

Create a poster to be displayed in this classroom informing students of one of the health & safety risks and how to prevent it.

I understand the risks involved when using computers…

I understand how to avoid risks when using computers…

I understand the law that aims to protect employees when using computers in the workplace…

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PLENARY

Name 3 health problems that can occur from using a computer…

What solution can prevent such problems occurring…

Give one example of how the law protects

employees who use computers in the workplace…

I understand the risks involved when using computers…

I understand how to avoid risks when using computers…

I understand the law that aims to protect employees when using computers in the workplace…