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WorksheetsUnit1: Health Issues when using computers
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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
Which is the best type of light to reduce eye strain?
Torch light
Halogen light
Table lamp
Sun light
Which of the following would be LEAST likely to reduce the risk of eye strain?
Blinds at the window?
Taking a 5 minute break every hour
An ergonomic keyboard
Non reflective desks
What Act was introduced in order to ensure safe environment in the work place?
Safe Working Conditions Act
Safety at Work Act
Work Safety Act
Health and Safety at Work Act
What does RSI stand for?
Really Stressful Injury
Repetitive Strain Injury
Repeated Stress Injury
Relative Strain Injury
Drinks should be kept away from the computer and keyboard
TRUE
FALSE
If sockets are overloaded, employers should...
Add more electrical sockets
Unplug some of the machines
Add extension leads
Warn you about electric shocks
What science is concerned with designing safe and comfortable machines for use by people?
Robotics
Ergonomics
Economics
Techtonics
Which of the following will NOT cause stress?
Too much to do in too little time.
Software that is malfunctioning
Typing at high speed
Loosing work, technical problems and problems with viruses
Ergonomics is an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely.
TRUE
FALSE
Using a laptop on your knees for long periods does not gives you back ache ?
TRUE
FALSE
