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Main health problems: |
- Back ache - RSI - Eye strain - Stress |
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Back ache |
- Use an adjustable chair. - Always check the adjustment of the chair to make sure it is suitable for your height. - Sit up straight on the chair with your feet flat on the floor. - Make sure the screen is lined up and tilted at an appropriate angle. |
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RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) |
- Adjust your chair to the correct seating position for you. - Make sure there is enough space to work comfortably. - Use a document holder. |
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Eye strain |
- Keep the screen clean so it is easy to make out the characters on the screen. - Use appropriate lighting. - Take regular breaks. - Have regular eye tests - Ensure you are not sitting too close to the screen. |
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Stress |
- The pace of work - New technology - Software that is frustrating to use - Technical problems |
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Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 |
Makes it law for employers to take certain measures to protect the health and safety of their workers in the workplace. |
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Computer screens |
- tilt and swivel - appropriate height - display a stable image - brightness and contrast control - free from reflections - of an appropriate size |
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Appropriate training |
- Know how to make adjustments to the screen - Understand the need for taking breaks - Adjust the size of text - Understand the importance of keeping the screen clean |
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Chairs |
- Adjustable in height - Have seat backs which provide proper back support - Have five feet with castors for stability |
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Desks or workstations |
- Be big enough for computer equipment or paperwork - Have a matte surface to reduce glare |
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Software designers can make software less stressful by ensuring: |
- it is bug free - fonts and sizes are chosen so they are easy to read - information is displayed logically - music/animations can be switched off - has help screens - has shortcuts |
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Other things that can make software less stressful: |
- Help desks - Training for users - Logging problems as they occur |
