3f - The Effects Of The Use Of On Line Services On Health & Safety

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The Effects Of The Use Of On-Line Services On

Health & Safety

Mr. Powell

Increade in RSI

• RSI – repetitive strain syndrome• 'Occupational Overuse Syndrome’

Vision & Posture problems

• neck pain, shoulder pain, weakness of the arm and hand muscles and headaches

• Importance of positioning• Seating and posture• Lighting• Work breaks from VDU

Need for increased safty measures

• Electrocution• Noise• Ongoing maintenance• ‘shielding’ technologies• Circuit breakers• Correct wiring• Fire prevention system

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