Unit1: Health Issues when using computers

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is a problem that people experience with ...

• Their backs

• Their legs

• Their necks

• Their hands and wrists

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of RSI?

• Enlarged veins in the hands

• Pins and needles in fingers

• Burning sensation in fingers and wrists

• Pain in the hands

One cause of RSI is typing for long periods of time without a break.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following will help to prevent the risk of RSI?

• Use of wrist rests

• Good lighting

• Desks which aren't reflective

• Regularly moving the position of legs

Which of the following would an adjustable seat be LEAST likely to prevent?

• Backache

• Stress

• RSI

Which of the following would NOT be a symptom of eye strain?

• Headache

• Hazy vision

• Stress

• Burning eyes

5 minute break every hour would be about the wright frequency and length of break to help prevent many computer related health problems.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following would NOT help to prevent backache whilst using a computer?

• Keeping elbows off the desk whilst typing

• An adjustable chair

• Use of foot rests

• Regular breaks away from computer

If you need glasses to enable you to do your job using a computer you are entitled to ...

• Free eye tests

• Free glasses

• Free glasses case

• Free contact lenses

Electrical equipment should be safety tested ...

• Every two years

• Once a year

• Every five years

• Every months