ICT - Health And Safety - Flashcards in A Level and IB ICT

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1. The Use Of ICT Systems Has been Associated With A Number Of Health Problems. (pgs 2-3)

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Part A - State 3 Health Problems That Have Been Associated With The Prolonged Use Of ICT Systems? (pgs 2-3)

Bach Ache, Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI,) Eye Strain, Stress.

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Part B - In Order To Avoid Computer Related Health Problems Certain Preventative Actions Can Be Taken. Describe 6 Preventative Actions That Can Be Taken To Alleviate Health Problems You Have Identified In Previous Card (pgs 2-3)

Back Ache - Adjustable Chair, Sit Up Straight On Chair, Make Sure Screen Lined Up And Tilted Right Angle. RSI (Part C), Eye Strain - Keep Screen Clean, Appropriate Lighting, Regular Breaks, Regular Eye Tests, Not Too Near Screen. Stress - Frustrating

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2. An Employee Who Spends Much Of Their Time At A Typing Keyboard Typing In Orders At High Speed Is Worried About RSI (pgs 2-3)

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Part A - What Do the Initial RSI Stand For? (pgs 2-3)

Repetitive Strain Injury

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Part B - Give One Of The Symptoms Of RSI? (pgs 2-3)

Causes Aches And Pain In Hands, Wrists, Arms And Neck.

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Part C - Write Down 2 Precautions That the Employee Can Take To MinimiseThe Chance Of Contracting RSI? (pgs 2-3)

Adjust Chair To Correct Seating, Enough Space To Work Comfortably , Use A Document Holder, Use Ergonomic Keyboard/Mouse, Use A Wrist Rest, Keep Wrists Straight When Keying In, Position Mouse So Wrist Is Straight, Learn How To Type Properly.

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Part A - State 3 Health Problems That Have Been Associated With The Prolonged Use Of ICT Systems? (pgs 2-3)

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Bach Ache, Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI,) Eye Strain, Stress.

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2. An Employee Who Spends Much Of Their Time At A Typing Keyboard Typing In Orders At High Speed Is Worried About RSI (pgs 2-3)

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Part A - What Do the Initial RSI Stand For? (pgs 2-3)

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