Health and safety

Health and safety legislations

• There is a link below which will take you directly to all the legislations.

Software ways to stay safe

• If you repeatedly do the same action whilst on a computer you may pick up a repetitive strain injury i.e. left clicking the mouse over and over may damage your wrist so if software creators could add short cuts to prevent it then that is one way to stay safe from injury .

• If a user gets stressed out with the software then they may not use it again so the creator should install a help tab

Risk What is it? How to stay safe

stress Pressure or tension exerted on a material object.

Be organised, don’t be lazy, the more organised you are the less stress you have

Back ache Is where your back hurts

Have a comfy bed

Repetitive strain injury

If you're getting the same strain consistently that is repetitive strain injury

Get a comfy version of what is causingthe problem e.g. a comfier keyboard

Deep vain thrombosis

Where you're circulation becomes extremely poor especially in your legs they go green

Keep your legs active also you can get a foot rest for your feet also if your not fat then you’re less likely to get

Eye strain Your eyes hurt, vision can go blurry

Wear glasses.

Item Description Picture How they prevent an injury

Adjustablechair

What are the features of a good chair?:• Some features are mandatory for a good chair

regardless of how you intend to use it.• Adjustability - Check to see that seat height is

adjustable.• Seat height range - Check whether the seat height

can be adjusted to the height recommended for the worker(s) who will use it. Backrest - Check to see that the backrest is adjustable both vertically and in the frontward and backward direction.

• Stability - Check for the stability of the chair; a five-point base is recommended.

A fully adjustable chair should avoid poor posture.

Ergonomic keyboard

An ergonomic keyboard refers to a computer keyboard invented with ergonomic concerns to diminish muscle strain and a mass of related problems. The hands, wrists, shoulders together with the back are some of the parts of the body, which are most susceptible to repetitive strain injury

Comfier for your wrists and hands

footstool An ergonomic footrest is designed to keep your feet supported and comfortable, ease leg problems and lessen lower back issues

Comfier for your legs and ankles

Adjustablemonitor stand

An ergonomic monitor refers to a computer screen that has adjustable components that allow for the user to maintain a healthy position while using the computer.

Can adjust it to the height which is most comfortable for