7.1.2 Health and Safety in ICT

Painful swelling of the wrist and fingers

Staring at a computer screen for a long time

Not sitting upright in your chair

An injury from tripping

Holding a mouse incorrectly

Working in a cramped workspace

Incorrect position of your screen

Dirt on screen

Use an ergonomic keyboard/mouse

Take regular breaks

Sitting upright on a chair with back rest

Keeping drinks away from the keyboard

Holding a mouse incorrectly

Working in a cramped workspace

Incorrect position of your screen

Dirt on screen

Staring at a computer screen for a long time

Flickering screen

Cramped workspace

Holding mouse incorrectly

Keep dirt off from screen

Use an anti-glare screen

Cramped workspace

Holding mouse incorrectly

Electrocution

Fire

Tripping over cables

Back and neck ache

Spilling drinks over electrical equipment

Bare wires

Placing devices at the edge of a computer

Having a fire extinguisher at hand

Hide wires using cable ducts

Tuck trailing wires under desks/carpets

Making sure equipment is placed away from the edge of the table

Having a fire extinguisher at hand

Don't plug in too many devices into one outlet

Don't leave your devices unattended for a long period

Put your drinks away from your computer devices

Position your screen properly