Health and Safety

What is RSI?

• Repetitive Strain Injury

• Repetitive Strain Injury

• Really Serious Injury

• Resisting Strain Injury

How do you prevent eye strain?

• Take breaks

• Get glasses that block blue light

• Make the room brighter

• Put the brightness on high

How do you prevent back pain?

• Have good posture

• Lye down

• Get a good chair

• Get a good mouse

What is a virus?

• A health issue

• Unstable software

• A program that damages your computer

• Old hardware

Ways to reduce back ache are to use an adjustable chair, sit up straight, ensure screen is positioned properly and use a foot rest

• True

• False

You should take breaks when using the computer, every

• 20 - 25 mins

• 30 - 50 mins

• 1 hour

• 5 hours

It is good for your eyes to look away from your computer screen (look at something far away) every 20 seconds

• True

• False

What is the best definition for the term ergonomics?

• Manipulating the environment and equipment involved when using a computer to suit the user

• The correct way to position your feet

• How to use the computer to view safety software

• All of the above

When sitting on a chair your back should be straight at a 90 degree angle to your hips

• True

• False

It is important for children to learn correct computer ergonomics so that:

• They will play computer games better

• They will sit quietly

• Be more comfortable and therefore able to reach their potential