Health and Safety
- Created by: adelesimpson
- Created on: 21-04-16 12:09
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- Health and Safety
- Positive Effects
- Friendships can be built online using social media
- Easier to maintain contact with family and friends especially if they live far away
- Easier to access information, letting us learn new things
- ICT skills can help us get better paid and more skilled jobs
- GPS technology can help us find our location and guide us along routes
- Negative Effects
- ICT can contribute to obesity due to inactivity
- Repetitive strain injuries can develop from doing the same thing again and again
- Eye strains can be caused by staring at a screen for a long time
- Accidents can be caused by people using mobile phones whilst driving
- The radio waves from mobile phones and base stations may affect health
- Ways to combat Negative Effects
- Use of ICT should be balanced with other activities
- Change position or controller and use supports
- Use a screen filter and take regular breaks
- Always use hands-free devices when driving
- Use adjustable monitor and chair, don't sit too long without a break
- Positive Effects
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