Health & Safety - Working with computers.

What does RSI Stand for?

• Research Standard International

• Required Sickness Illness

• Random Stain Illness

• Repetitive Strain Injury

What can cause RSI?

• Typing for a long time

• Not using the mouse

• Taking regular breaks

• Using an ergonomic mouse/keyboard

How do you prevent RSI?

• Use wrist rest

• Keeping the monitor screen clean

• Using LCD rather than CRT

• Use computer for 8 hours straight

What is the risk of leaving a laptop on your lap for long periods of time?

• Ozone irritation

• RSI

• Back/Neck ache

• Eye strain

Which one is healthier for your eyes?

• CRT monitor

• LCD Monitor

Symptoms of eye strains are:

• Blurred vision

• Sleepy

• Tinnitus

• Hungry

Which of the following can be used to prevent eye strain?

• Screen Blinds

• Light from Behind

• Screen Filter

• Monitor Cover

How far should eyes be from the screen?

• 40 - 75 cm

• 30 - 50 cm

• 20 - 60 cm

• 50 - 90 cm

Eyes should be in line with?

• The top of the monitor.

• The centre of the monitor.

• The bottom of the monitor.

• The centre of the keyboard.

Forearms and wrists should be?

• Diagonal to the Desk

• On the Desk

• Perpendicular to the Desk

• Parallel to the Desk