Workbook 2

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Workbook 2

• Task 1

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Task 1

• Describe the specific safety precautions to be
  taken when working with computer systems (to
  include such things as safety guidance relating
  to the use of visual display unit (VDU) equipment
  and work station environment such as lighting,
  seating, positioning of equipment repetitive
  strain injury (RSI) the dangers of trailing
  leads and cables how to spot faulty or dangerous
  electrical leads, plugs and connections).

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Task 1

• What safety precautions should be taken when
  working with computer systems?
• Lighting
• The brightness of the screen should be set around
  the same as the ambient lighting in the room
• Seating
• Seats should be adjustable so that thighs and
  forearms are horizontal at desk height. The top
  of the screen should be at eye level. Feet should
  be flat on the floor or have adequate support.
• Positioning of Equipment
• Keyboard should be close enough that elbows are
  at 90. Screen should be at arms length from your
  face. Wrist supports should be provided to avoid
  RSI.

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Task 1

• What safety precautions should be taken when
  working with computer systems?
• RSI (repetitive strain injury)
• Caused by bad posture and not taking sufficient
  breaks
• Trailing leads or cables
• Can cause trip hazards and result in equipment
  from being disconnected or damaged
• Dangerous connections
• Can result in fires, electric shock, or damage to
  equipment

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Task 1

• How to spot faulty or dangerous electrical leads,
  plugs and connections.
• Visual inspection of leads
• Damaged leads can lead to ???? or ????
• Ensure that all plugs are properly connected.
• Check that equipment has been PAT (Portable
  Appliance Tested) inspected.