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Safety First in the Computer Lab and the Workplace

Safety First in the Computer Lab and the Workplace. Did You Know . . . The average American child spends 1-3 hours per day at the computer. Medical problems can result from using the computer incorrectly or unsafely.

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Safety First in the Computer Lab and the Workplace

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  1. Safety First in the Computer Lab and the Workplace

  2. Did You Know . . . • The average American child spends 1-3 hours per day at the computer. • Medical problems can result from using the computer incorrectly or unsafely.

  3. What medical conditions could occur if you’re not aware of SAFETY in the classroom and workplace? • Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) • Carpel Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) • Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD)

  4. Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is the complex of eye and vision-related problems associated with computer use. Return to QUIZ

  5. CVS Symptoms • Headaches • Eyestrain • Blurred vision • Dry and irritated eyes • Slow refocusing • Neck and/or backache • Sensitivity to light • Double vision • Color distortion Return to QUIZ

  6. Carpel Tunnel Syndrome • CTS is caused by incorrect hand and wrist positioning at the computer keyboard. • CTS develops when something (fluid, bone, or tight tendons) presses on the nerve within the carpal tunnel of the wrist. Return to QUIZ

  7. CTS Symptoms • The signs and symptoms may be mild, moderate, or severe and usually worsen without treatment. • Wrist pain • The most frequent complaint is numbness and tingling of any finger (except for the little finger). Return to QUIZ

  8. Musculoskeletal Disorders(MSDs) MSDs affect muscles, joints, tendons and other parts of the musculoskeletal system. Return to QUIZ

  9. Weakness Numbness or a burning sensation in the hand Reduced grip strength in the hand Swelling or stiffness in the joints Pain in wrists, forearms, elbows, neck, or back Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders A Variety of Symptoms of MSD Return to QUIZ

  10. How Do I Prevent These Medical Conditions?

  11. Computer Vision Syndrome 9 Steps to Reduce Your Chances of getting CVS Children and Computer Vision Syndrome Return to QUIZ

  12. Carpel Tunnel Syndrome • Ways to Prevent CTS

  13. Musculoskeletal Disorders • Use Safe Body Positions Return to QUIZ

  14. Use the Following Computer Workstation Parts Correctly . . . • Monitor • Keyboards • Pointer/Mouse • Wrist/Palm Rests • Document Holders • Desks • Chairs Return to QUIZ

  15. How Much Did You Learn About Computer Safety?

  16. See if you can answer the questions on the next slide.If you can’t, just click the link to refresh your memory.You must complete a quiz on “Computer Safety” with 100% accuracy. You may do this at home when viewing the PowerPoint presentation.

  17. Practice Quiz • What is CVS? • What is CTS? • What is MSD? • What are symptoms of CVS? • What are symptoms of CTS? • What are symptoms of MSD? • What can you do to prevent CVS? • What can you do to prevent CTS? • What can you do to prevent MSD? • Bonus: What is OSHA? Finished Quiz

  18. When Finished . . . • Print a “hard” copy of the safety quiz. Write your answers on the printout. • You may complete the quiz at home. • Go to the BHS web-site/Mrs. Youngman’s home page to review the quiz if necessary. • Return the safety quiz to your teacher so it can be graded. • You will need to re-take the quiz until you get ALL the questions correct.

  19. Web-Site References • www.osha.com • www.allaboutvision.com Disclaimer: These linked sites are not under the control of WCS, and the district is not responsible for the contents of any of these linked sites or any link contained in a linked site, or any changes or updates to such sites. These links are offered to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement of the site by our district.

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