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3.4 Health and Safety

3.4 Health and Safety. Overview. Safety including RSI, ergonomics, ELF radiation and eyestrain Identify measures taken by both the employee and employer to eliminate poor health and safety practice in the workplace. Repetitive Strain Injury Caused by overuse of the wrist muscles. RSI. ELF.

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3.4 Health and Safety

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  1. 3.4 Health and Safety

  2. Overview Safety including RSI, ergonomics, ELF radiation and eyestrain Identify measures taken by both the employee and employer to eliminate poor health and safety practice in the workplace.

  3. Repetitive Strain Injury Caused by overuse of the wrist muscles RSI

  4. ELF • Extremely low frequency radiation • Comprised of both electric and magnetic fields • Linked to cancer but not proven

  5. Overexposure to computer screens Eye strain

  6. Caused by poor positioning of the chair with the computer Back pain

  7. Reducing Health Problems

  8. Acronyms • RSI • ELF

  9. Discussion Why is this a good working practice computer desk?

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