IT Homework for November 21st 2008

pg.182-183

1.) List 5 examples of potential health problems linked to using IT equipment for long periods and give 3 most important points to consider in order to avoid each of the first three mentioned potential problems.

-Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) which occurs when you use the mouse or type for a long period of time
-Back Problems may also occur on having the bad equipment
- A long period of staring at the screen may cause Eye problems. Also being too close to the computer, font size and color may affect your eyes.
- Stress is caused by people who work full time during their job without getting enough rest. Buisness workers oftenly deal with stress.
- The excessive use of comptuers by pregnant woman may effect the baby by the electromagnetic radiation

RSI-
1.) Take rests, stand up and stretch.
2.) Less use of mouse and keyboard
3.) Less use of the computer its self.

Back Problems-
1.) Buy/use a soft office chair not the hard ones
2.) Stretches
3.) Be in a good position at all times while working

Eye Problems-
1.) Get your eyes away from the screen. Not to close
2.) rest your eyes every 30 minutes.
3.) Try not to stay on computer for more than 1 hour per day. Unless for work.