ICT - Health & Safety

Ict Health & Safety 

• When using the computers you have to make sure you are sitting comfortably.
• Adjust your chair height to a position to a height that is parallel with the floor when you type, also place your feet on the floor.
• Adjust your angle of the chair to support your lower back,  tilt your seat so that your body is inclined a little bit forward. This encourages you to sit upright and keep your back straight in a good posture.
• Adjust your keyboard so your desk supports your forearms, wrists and hands. Position your keyboard so you do not have to overreach. Nothing should be placed between you and the keyboard.
• Adjust the screen position so that your eyes look down on it slightly, adjust the viewing angle of the screen to eliminate reflections and glare.
• Watch out for wires that can trip you up or cause equipment to be pulled off desks.
• Take regular breaks, a 5-10 minute break every hour at your desk will help, this does not mean a break from work - do some wrk away from the work station.
• Keep food & drink away from the computers - liquids, crumbs or sticky fingers cause keyboard problems.
• Take exercise breaks after a prolonged spell of typing and using a mouse, stretching aids blood flow and helps break up the effects of static postures.

Sources; Ict Health and Safety, Southdowns Moodle

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