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Worker safety

Worker safety . By Chris Homa. Why do we have heath and safety for workers? . There are Meany health problems with constant use of computers. For that reason the law states the implorers have to provide certain pieces of equipment to prevent this form happening to there employees.

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Worker safety

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  1. Worker safety By Chris Homa

  2. Why do we have heath and safety for workers? There are Meany health problems with constant use of computers. For that reason the law states the implorers have to provide certain pieces of equipment to prevent this form happening to there employees. These regulations don’t to apply to school children.

  3. What they have to provide We have to provide • A tilt able screens • Anti-glare filter • Adjustable chairs • Foot support

  4. What we have to make sure of • Lighting is suitable • Work stations are not cramped

  5. What we plan and pay for • Frequent brakes for work at the computers. • pay for appropriate eye and eyesight tests by an optician.

  6. General working environment • there should be no trailing wires. • food and drink should not be placed near a machine. • electrical sockets must not be overloaded. • there must be adequate space around the machine.

  7. General working environment • heating and ventilation must be suitable. • lighting must be suitable with no glare or reflections. • benches must be strong enough to support the computers.

  8. Back problems Many computer users suffer from back problems. This is probably due to a poor posture or an awkward position while sitting at a computer. This can be fixed by. • A fully adjustable chair should avoid poor posture. • Footrests can reduce these problems. • Screens should tilt and turn to a position that avoids awkward movements.

  9. Eyestrain Eyes can become strained after staring at a computer screen for a long time in glare or with a flickering screen. • Screen filters can remove a high percentage of the harmful rays emitted from a computer screen. • Use screens that do not flicker. • Take regular breaks - do not work for more than one hour without a break. • Lighting must be suitable and blinds fitted to windows to reduce glare.

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