Computer Lab Safety Week 2

Choose 3 threats computers pose to our health

• Day to day health safety risks

• Risks caused by damage to the environment

• Diabetes

• Risks from long term regular use of computer equipment

What is Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)

• Serious injury from an electric shock

• Injury caused to muscles, tendons and nerves by repeating the same action over a long time

• Damage of nerves to the wrist

• Strain to the eye muscles causing blurred vision and headaches

What is CTC ( Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)?

• Damaged nerves in the wrist causing pain and weakness

• Blurred vision and headaches from eye strain

• Injury to muscles of the wrist elbows and shoulders

• Damage to brain cells

What is CVS ( Computer Vision Syndrome)?

• Disconnected cables

• Injury to nerves, muscles and tendons caused by repetitive action for a long time

• Strain on the eye muscles causing blurred vision

• Damaged nerves in the wrist

Computers are non-biodegradable and contain toxic chemicals like lead and mercury which is dangerous to the environment

• True

• False

Ergonomics is the way work is done so that it suits the need of the person doing the work.

• False

• True

What is e-waste?

• Heavy equipment

• Non renewable resources

• Discarded computer equipment

• Desk