Computer Health & Safety

What is Computer Vision Syndrome?

• When you get back aches from poor posture

• When you hand hurts from working on a computer all day

• Dry, achy eyes and blurred vison caused by looking at a computer screen for too long without rest

What is the 20/20/20 rule?

• You should stop working and save every 20 minutes

• You should stop every 20 seconds to look at something 20 feet away for 20 minutes

• You should stop every 20 mins, for 20 seconds to look at something 20 feet away.

The 20/20/20 rule helps prevent what computer ailment?

• Computer Vision Syndrome

• Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI)

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

If looking at a monitor for long periods of time, you may suffer from...

• Blurred vision

• Blindness

• Back ache

• RSI

Can you get headaches and eye strain for looking at your screen for too long?

• Yes
• No 

What is the best definition for the term ergonomics?

• The correct way to position your feet

• The correct posture whilst working on a computer

• Manipulating the environment and equipment to suit the user

• All of the above

Can you get back problems from poor posture and sitting in one position for hours at a time

• Yes
• No

A chair that isn't adjustable or supportive is most likely to lead to which of these health problems?

• Eye strain

• RSI

• Headaches

• Back ache

Should office workers use adjustable chairs?

• Yes! So they can lean back on their chair if their back starts to ache 
• No! Just stand up and stretch!

Should you sit like this when playing games?

• No! You can get back pains 
• Yes! its fine