Computer and Interney Safety

What are the 4 Computing Health Risk (Video)

• Upper Limb Disorder, Eye Problems, Headaches, Stress or Fatigue

• Lower Limb Disorder, Teeth Problems, Backaches, Stress or Fatigue

• Lower Leg Disorder, Eye Problems, Backaches, Sleepy or Fatigue

• Lower Leg Disorder, Teeth Problems, Backaches, Sleepy or Fatigue

What is Healthy Computer Use?

• a. Support the wrists.

• a.Chair fully adjustable.

• a. Forearm roughly horizontal.

• a. Top of screen at eye level.

• a. Table height, and Elbow height.

What is Bad Chair Posture?

• a. .Sloughing causing the spine to curve outwards, which puts pressure on the discs in your spine.

• b. .Tilting the head back to look at the screen can cause aching in the neck. Tension in the neck muscles can lead to headaches.

• c. Twisting the neck to look at reference

What is Good Chair Posture?

• Table height - Elbow Height; Elbows bent at 90 Degrees, forearms horizontal, shoulders be relaxed, not raised

• Wrist in a neutral posture; Thighs horizontal with a 90 to 110 degree angle at the hip.

• Head upright and over your shoulders

• Backrest should support the natural curve of the lower back

• Feet supported and flat on the floor.

What are the 10 Technology Rules for Every Classroom

• a. .Only Visit Approved internet sites

  b. .Never give out your personal information

• c. .Tell your teacher if you see something uncomfortable or inappropriate.

  d. .Never download anything without teacher

• e. Leave your workspace as you found it

  f. Print only if you have permission

• g. .Never change settings without permission

  h. Place devices on chargers when not in use.

• i. .Touch the mouse and keyboard gently

  j. .Do not eat or drink near devices

List at least five Computer Equipment Safety

• Magnetic items can damage the computer; Heat, water or food can damage computer equipment

• Keep ventilation openings on back of the computer clear; Do not insert any object in computer other than prescribed

• Do not place monitor or computer on the edge of the desk; Use a surge protector to help save computer from damage during a sudden surge of power loss; Keep your computer free of dust if possible.

• Use can air to help keep your keyboard clean; Do not use your computer in a storm; When installing programs, check compatibility before installing another one.

• Check all email attachments to avoid getting a virus on your computer; Do not use household cleaners on your monitor or computer such as Windex and glass cleaner.

What are the two definitions for ergonomics?

• an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely

• the design characteristics of an object resulting especially from the application of the science of ergonomics