Health problems when using a computer

Health problems when using a computer

Eye strain

Eye strain can be caused from looking at a computer screen at a fixed distance for a long period of time

Effects of eye strain

• Dry and itchy eyes from not blinking

• Blurred vision

• Headaches

Prevent eye strain from being a problem

• Every now and again, re-focus by looking at something in the distance

• Take regular breaks from using the computer

• Some people wear blue light filter glasses

Multiple Select

Select all that are correct. Eye strain can cause

• Blurred vision

• Dry and itchy hands

• Backache

• Headache

Multiple Select

Eye strain can be prevented by

• re-focusing on something in the distance

• Taking regular breaks

• opening a new window on the screen

• Wearing reading glasses

Backache

Back ache can be caused by sitting with bad posture for a long period of time

Backache can cause

• Stiffness

• Numbness in the legs

Backache can be prevented by

• Using a chair with a straight back or placing a small cushion behind your lower back

• Keep your feet flat on the ground

• Don't have the computer too far away as it may cause you to hunch forward

• Take breaks to stretch your back

• Some people buy ergonomic chairs that are designed to support your back

Multiple Choice

Backache is caused by sitting with bad _______ for a long period of time

• Chairs

• Posture

• breath

• people

Multiple Select

Backache can cause:

• tired eyes

• Numbness in your legs

• stiffness

• headaches

• cough

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Backache can be prevented by:

• Sitting on a cushion

• taking breaks to stretch

• Taking breaks to play games

• Putting a cushion behind your lower back

• Putting your feet on a chair in front of you

Repetitive Strain Injury

Also known as RSI.

It is when you perform the same movement over and over again which causes muscles and tendons to become weak and sore.

Runners and tennis players often suffer from RSI.

Prevent it by

• Gently hovering your hands above the keyboard when typing, don't bash the keys!

• Use a wrist support when using the mouse

• Take breaks and allow your muscles to relax

• When playing games, don't press the controller buttons too hard

• Put your phone down! Constantly texting and scrolling through your phone can also cause problems!

Multiple Choice

RSI stands for

• Repetitive String Injury

• Really Silly Insect

• Repetitive Strain Injury

• Really Strained Injury

Open Ended

If you wanted to prevent yourself from suffering from RSI, what would you do?

Stress!

• Some people become stressed when:

• They don't know how to do something on the computer

• The computer crashes and they cannot do their work

• You keep getting kicked out of a video call

• A virus or power cut damages your computer and you lose your work

Prevent stress by:

• Asking someone for help if you are really stuck. People are mostly happy to help.

• Make sure you back up your work by saving it to a different device such as a memory stick

• Have an up to date anti-virus and perform regular checks on your computer

• Don't have too many things running on your computer at the same time.

Multiple Select

Select all that are correct. Stress can be caused by:

• Form 1

• Losing your files

• Working for too long

• Learning how to use software

• Not knowing how to use software

Multiple Select

Select all that are correct. Stress can be prevented by:

• Learning how to use computer software or asking for help

• Running a virus

• Having an up to date anti-virus

• Saving copies in to different folders

• Running lots of programs at the same time.