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    This document discusses several health problems that can arise from improper or excessive use of information and communication technology (ICT) devices: 1) Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) can cause painful swelling in the wrists and fingers from repetitive typing or mouse use over long periods without breaks. 2) Back and neck strain may develop from poor posture, an improperly adjusted workstation, or long periods spent hunched over a computer. 3) Eye strain and headaches can result from staring at a computer screen for extended times without breaks, in poor lighting conditions, or with a dirty or flickering monitor. Taking regular breaks, using ergonomic equipment, and ensuring a comfortable workspace can help prevent

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    This document discusses several health problems that can arise from improper or excessive use of information and communication technology (ICT) devices: 1) Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) can cause painful swelling in the wrists and fingers from repetitive typing or mouse use over long periods without breaks. 2) Back and neck strain may develop from poor posture, an improperly adjusted workstation, or long periods spent hunched over a computer. 3) Eye strain and headaches can result from staring at a computer screen for extended times without breaks, in poor lighting conditions, or with a dirty or flickering monitor. Taking regular breaks, using ergonomic equipment, and ensuring a comfortable workspace can help prevent

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    This document discusses several health problems that can arise from improper or excessive use of information and communication technology (ICT) devices: 1) Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) can cause painful swelling in the wrists and fingers from repetitive typing or mouse use over long periods without breaks. 2) Back and neck strain may develop from poor posture, an improperly adjusted workstation, or long periods spent hunched over a computer. 3) Eye strain and headaches can result from staring at a computer screen for extended times without breaks, in poor lighting conditions, or with a dirty or flickering monitor. Taking regular breaks, using ergonomic equipment, and ensuring a comfortable workspace can help prevent

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    IGCSE ICT - Health Issues

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    This document discusses several health problems that can arise from improper or excessive use of information and communication technology (ICT) devices: 1) Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) can cause painful swelling in the wrists and fingers from repetitive typing or mouse use over long periods without breaks. 2) Back and neck strain may develop from poor posture, an improperly adjusted workstation, or long periods spent hunched over a computer. 3) Eye strain and headaches can result from staring at a computer screen for extended times without breaks, in poor lighting conditions, or with a dirty or flickering monitor. Taking regular breaks, using ergonomic equipment, and ensuring a comfortable workspace can help prevent

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    Health & Safety

    Key Words: RSI, Back Strain, Eye Strain, Headaches, Health Problems, Ergonomics
    Health problems
    There are several health problems that you can suffer if you use ICT devices
    incorrectly or for too long. The main ones are:

     Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)


     Back and Neck Strain
     Eye Strain and Headaches

    Description of these health problems, their causes and how to prevent them.
    Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)

    RSI causes painful swelling of the wrist and fingers. Sufferers with bad RSI are unable to use their
    hands at all.

    Computer users who type and use a mouse all day long are commonly affected.

    Causes of RSI:

     Typing on a computer for too long.


     Using a mouse for long periods.
     Holding the mouse incorrectly.
     Working in a confined workspace.
    Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)

    How to prevent RSI

    o Take breaks to rest your hands.


    o Use an ergonomic keyboard/mouse.
    o Arrange your workspace so you are not congested.
    o Use a wrist rest.
    Back and Neck Problems

    Back ache and neck ache can cause great pain and really affect the quality of your life.

    Causes of back and neck ache:

     Working in a cramped workspace.


     Not sitting upright in your chair.
     Incorrect positioning of the computer screen.
    Back and Neck Problems

    How to prevent back and neck ache:

     Take regular breaks to stretch your body.


     Use adjustable chairs so you can sit in a position suitable for
    your height.
     Sit upright against the back rest.
     Tilt the computer screen so it is set just below your eye level.
     Keep your feet flat on the floor.

    NOTE: Ergonomics focuses on creating comfortable environments for people. Adjustable


    chairs, Wrist rests etc. are examples of ergonomics
    Eye Strain and Headaches

    Staring at a computer screen for too long can strain your eyes and cause
    headaches.

    Eye strain can cause your vision to blur.

    Causes of Eye Strain :


     Staring at a computer screen for a long time.
     Working in a room with bad lighting.
     Using a computer screen with glare or flickers.
     Dirt on the screen.
    Eye Strain and Headaches

    How to prevent Eye Strain

     Take regular breaks (every hour or so).


     Use LCD screens rather than CRT as they have less flicker.
     Use an anti-glare screen.
     Keep the screen clean of dirt.
     Have eyes tested regularly.
     Ensure that room lighting is good with no direct light causing glare on the screen.

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