A1-A2: Safety

Most common type of workplace accident:

• electrocution

• slips and falls

• carpal tunnel syndrome

• back problems

The most common type of workplace injury:

• electrocution

• slips and falls

• carpal tunnel syndrome

• back problems

Circulatory problems are often the result of:

• Prolonged staring at a computer

• Improper lighting

• Poor posture

• Repetitive motion

Back, neck, and shoulder problems are most often caused by:

• Poor posture

• Improper lighting

• Lack of exercise

• Careless habits

Eye strain is often the result of:

• Prolonged staring at the computer

• Non-ergonomic chair

• Poor posture

• Repetitive motion

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by:

• Prolonged staring at a computer

• Non-ergonomic chair

• Poor posture

• Repetitive motion

A prevention strategy for avoiding back injury is:

• An ergonomic mouse

• Caffeine

• Running

• Ergonomic chair

A prevention strategy for avoiding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is:

• An ergonomic mouse

• Caffeine

• Running

• Ergonomic chair

The BEST way to avoid getting sick at work:

• Maintain proper posture

• Caffiene

• Wash hands frequently

• Ergonomic chair

One way to avoid becoming overwhelmed at work or school:

• Procrastinate

• Stay on task, on time, be present

• Participate in office/classroom gossip

• Adopt a crowd mentality