Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Computer Use
- Avoiding accidents using a computer
- Make sure all the wires are out of the way
- Make sure that all wires have trunking
- Never eat or drink near a computer
- Common health problems associated with computers
- Eye strain
- prevent this by having breaks
every couple of hours when using a
computer
- Bad posture
- prevent this by sitting upright
when using a computer and
keeping your arms rested on
the desk
- RSI
- prevent this by using wrist rests and taking breaks
- Ergonomics is the science of
designing equipment so that it is
comfortable and user-friendly
- Increase in number of accidents
involving computers
- More computers in peoples homes can
lead to more cables and wires around
the house, which will increase the risk of
falling over them and injuring yourself.
- The number of wireless equipment
wouldn't contribute to an increase in
number of accidents as there are no
extra wires to trip over and be in the way.
- New technologies such as the Wii can lead to an increase in accidents
as people may not be aware on how to use them properly and how to
decrease the risk of accidents and there will be less people that have
used the new technologies to let people know the various risks and
accidents that can happen.
- Improving peoples health
- Certain apps on the computer can improve peoples
health by helping them, such as a fitness app that
helps the person exercise and improve their health
by loosing weight and getting back on track to a
healthier and active lifestyle.