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Safety in the Lab

Safety in the Lab. Ergonomics and the Internet. Sit down and WAIT! Don’t turn on the computer just yet. . Did you known that a computer can physically hurt you? It’s called a repetitive strain injury (RSIs) and it results from the improper use of a computer. . Ergonomics.

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Safety in the Lab

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  1. Safety in the Lab Ergonomics and the Internet

  2. Sit down and WAIT! Don’t turn on the computer just yet. Did you known that a computer can physically hurt you? It’s called a repetitive strain injury (RSIs) and it results from the improper use of a computer.

  3. Ergonomics “… is the science of using proper motion, posture, and equipment to ensure people are sitting or working in a way that will not cause injuries.” But how does this relate to us?

  4. Ergonomics in the Computer Lab For us, ergonomics is the difference between pain and comfort in the lab.

  5. Your chair should be well padded and fully adjustable. Make sure the monitor is at arm’s length away from you. Make sure that the screen is square to your line of vision. Keep your feet flat on the floor and close together. Posture Your arms should be at a 90° A wrist pad for rest. Lighting

  6. Proper Posture Isn’t Everything Even if you follow the 8 steps of ergonomics in the computer lab, injuries can happen. How? …Spending excessive amounts of time in front of the computer without doing anything else.

  7. Injuries and Prevention • Muscle and joint (posture) injuries …Proper posture reduces the risk of most RSIs, but limit the amount of time spent in front of a computer. …Take frequent short breaks and go for a walk or perform stretching exercises at your desk. Stand often. • Overuse injuries of the upper limbs …Most common in the elbow and wrist/hand. …Use your whole arm, not just your wrist, when using the mouse. …Type lightly, don’t pound on the keyboard. …Avoid long, uninterrupted stretches of typing, removing hands from the keyboard when not actively typing. Eyestrain …Use indirect light to prevent squinting …Eliminate reflection and glares, while reducing the contrast and brightness of your screen. …Frequently look away from the screen and focus on faraway objects. …Visit the optometrist for eye examinations regularly.

  8. Preparation Complete! You may now turn on the computer.

  9. The Internet A useful tool A means of communication An encyclopedia of vast knowledge … Dangerous Like all tools, if the Internet is not used properly, it can pose a great threat.

  10. The Internet and Personal Information What is personal information? … Anything about you. Should personal information be shared? … No. Why? …Cyber predators and identity theft. Be careful, websites and other individuals can try to force you into sharing your information.

  11. Inappropriate Content VS Appropriate Content Applies to the Internet as well as other social media forms. What is inappropriate content? … Anything that is harmful or offensive. How might you accidentally see inappropriate content? … Simple mistakes or deceitful links. What can you do to avoid inappropriate content? … Safe search filters and pop-up blockers.

  12. Social Networking Sites What is a social networking site? … Any site which focuses on interactive communication. Sharing information over networking sites … Okay with friends, but what about strangers? … Remember, once something is up on the Internet, it’s there forever.

  13. Cyberbullying What is cyberbullying? … The use of technology for social cruelty. What to do about cyberbullying? … Tell someone – like bullying, cyberbullying is punishable by law. How to prevent cyberbullying … Only add people you know. How to deal with cyberbullying … Ignore it.

  14. It’s time to play….

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