Health and safety ICT

Health and safety ICT

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  Leah Taylor Healthy andSafety in ICT Tripping: You could trip over wires to prevent that happening tuck wires away and don’t run and always be alert. Heat from computers: To prevent heat from computers keep the airs ventilated and keep windows and doors open. Electrical Safety: Don’t plug too many things in a socket and keep water or any liquid away from electrical items. Hygiene: Wash your hands before and after using the computer. Don’t eat before using the computers. Lighting: If the lighting is reflecting onto the computer screens close blinds on sunny days. You could also turn off lights and you can also adjust the brightness on the screen.
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  Eye problems: Sore eyesand blurred vision; Regular eye tests and adjusting brightness on screen can help. The top of the computer screen should be eye level with the person using the compute. Only short term eye problems but take regular breaks. Wrist problems: Sufficient space between wrists and computer and a gel wrist support helps with wrist problems. RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) Arms should be horizontal to computer and using a tablet pen instead of a mouse helps with any wrist problems. Stress: People get stressed when the computer crashes or really slow. If the software isn’t user friendly and hard to use can build up stress. Take regular breaks and ask for any help.
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  ‘’Social networking sitesare dangerous and should not be used by people under 16’’ Do you agree with this this statement? No, I do not agree with this statement because from when you know wrong from right you know what is and isn’t acceptable, you should know how to use a social networking site. Social networking sites are free communication for people all around the world, but there are down side to the sites but this is where you would need maturity to tell someone if you don’t feel comfortable because you be communicating with dangerous people or being cyber bullying it could lead to other side effects. Social networking sites aren’t all bad because you can make new friends but be careful they are who they say they are, you can also socialize and promote your businesses!!!