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CH 17.1-17.2. Occupational Safety & Environmental Issues of Computer Equipment. ergonomics. Science of integrating efficiency, safety and comfort into the workspace design Physical relationship between people and their tools Very important Sickness Injuries .
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CH 17.1-17.2 Occupational Safety & Environmental Issues of Computer Equipment
ergonomics • Science of integrating efficiency, safety and comfort into the workspace design • Physical relationship between people and their tools • Very important • Sickness • Injuries
Computer-related Diseases • Computer Vision Syndrome • Repetitive Stress injuries
Computer Vision Syndrome • Using computer for very long period of time • headache, blurred vision, neck pain, dry or irritated eyes • Short rest every hour • Use an anti-glare screen • Use a document holder
Repetitive Stress injuries • Keep doing the same action • Typing words • Click the mouse • Short rest every hour • Relaxing your muscles
Ergonomic Devices • Ergonomics mouse • Rest the stress on hand • Ergonomics chair • Make the most comfortable pose of yourself • Lower back • Front arms • Foot rest • Take rest on it • Reduce back, neck and leg get hurt • Adjustable monitor • View angle
Computer waste • Change computer about every 2-5years • New model • Change very short time • Cause waste problems • Monitors, mainboard Contain toxic materials (lead, mercury…… etc)
Reuse and Recycling • Extend the life span of your computer • Some parts can be reuse • Some can recycling • Keep waste out of the landfill • Conserve natural resources