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WHOA!

“Don't let what you cannot


do interfere with what you
can do.” – John Woode
Classroom Guidelines
Be prepared for class.

Raise your hand to speak.

Be quiet when someone else is speaking.

Share new your ideas and participate.

LET’S HAVE FUN WHILE LEARNING


Class Discussion &
Questions
HEALTH
AND
SAFETY
Here starts the
lesson!
HEALTH PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH
COMPUTERS:
Working with computers for long periods of
time can cause many kinds of health problems:
• Eyestrain/ Computer Vision Syndrome
• Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
• Lower back pain
• Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
Eye Strain/Computer Vision
CAUSES: Syndrome
PRECAUTIONS:
• Not enough breaks • Take frequent breaks
• Long or excessive use of • Use antiglare screen
computers/phones/tablets • Blink the eyes regularly
• Glare from screen • Eyes must be in line
• Using screens in poor with monitor
lighting. • Sitting a proper
distance from the
screen.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
CAUSES:
• Repetitive motions such as using a computer mouse and typing on
a keyboard.

• The way an individual places their hands on a keyboard or


computer mouse, positioning the wrists and fingers in one way for
long periods of time, can lead to compression on the median
nerve.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
PRECAUTIONS:
•Reduce your force and
relax your grip.
• Take short, frequent
breaks.
• Watch your form.
•Improve your posture.
•Change your computer
mouse.
Lower back pain
CAUSES: PRECAUTIONS:
• Wrong posture • Take regular breaks.
• Excessive use of • Adopt the right posture
computers and use back rest
• Use adjustable chairs
and footrest
What Is Repetitive Strain Injury
(RSI)?
It is a collective name for a variety of disorders
affecting the neck, the shoulders and upper limbs.
These injuries are caused by forceful exertions or
awkward position.
Impact of Improper Computer
Use on the Environment
In the 21st century computers are an important part of
daily life. Computers have many positive effects on
lives; however, they also place a large strain on the
environment.
Landfill Waste
Problem:
Computers contain heavy metals
like lead and toxic chemicals
Solution :
that pollute the soil and
It is recommended that
contaminate groundwater when
you dispose of
they are dumped into landfills.
computers properly by
Runoff from these landfills can
dropping them off at
contaminate water used for
companies that
drinking and bathing, exposing recycle them safely.
people to dangerous chemicals.
Problem:
Ozone Irritation
Solution :
Health experts have
It is recommended that
suggested that ozone laser printers should be
emitted from laser printers situated at least one
can lead to breathing meter a way from
problems. where people are
sitting and there
should be good
ventilation in the area
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