WorksheetsComputer health and safety
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 6mins
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
What does the acronym PAT stand for?
Picking a test
Portable appliance testing
Portable applying test
Pain and tingling
Electrical equipment should be PAT ....
Every two years
Once a year
There is no set time
When an accident occurs
What is the best definition for the term ergonomics?
The correct way to position your feet
The correct posture whilst working on a computer
Manipulating the environment and equipment to suit the user
All of the above
