Repetitive Strain Injury is a condition which affects...

• The back

• The legs

• Hands and wrists

• Necks

A cause of RSI is using a keyboard for long periods of time without a break.

• False

• True

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

• Good lighting

• Using a wrist rest

• Adjusting the screen

• Adjusting the height of the chair

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of RSI?

• Burning sensation in the wrists and hands

• Pins and needles in the fingers

• Pain in the hands

• Enlarged veins in the hands

Which of the following answers would LEAST likely to reduce the risk of eye strain?

• Taking a 5 minute break every hour

• Non reflective desks

• Blinds at the window

• An ergonomic keyboard

Which ACT was introduced in order to ensure a safe work place environment?

• COSHH

• Health and Safety at work Act

• Safety at work Act

• Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations

What year was the Health and Safety at work Act introduced?

• 1992

• 1937

• 1974

• 2001

What is Carpol Tunnel Syndrome?

• When a tendon swells

• An injury to the shoulders and back

• A virus

• Inflammation of the tendons in the wrist causing pressure on the median nerve

When sitting in a chair your back should be straight at a 90 degree angle to your hips.

• False

• True

The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations was introduced in which year?

• 1974

• 2002

• 1992

• 1993