{"id":590,"date":"2016-02-09T09:24:34","date_gmt":"2016-02-09T09:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mr-west.uk\/igcse\/?page_id=590"},"modified":"2020-11-12T19:12:46","modified_gmt":"2020-11-12T19:12:46","slug":"5-4-potential-health-problems-related-to-the-prolonged-use-of-it-equipment-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/igcseict\/5-4-potential-health-problems-related-to-the-prolonged-use-of-it-equipment-2\/","title":{"rendered":"5.4 Potential health problems related to the prolonged use of IT equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"responsive-tabs\">\n<h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Starter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n\n<p>Complete this review quiz from last lesson.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Back\/Neck Injuries<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"arconix-accordions arconix-accordions-vertical arconix-accordions-1\"><div class=\"arconix-accordion-title accordion-Backneckinjuries\"><i class=\"fa\"><\/i><p>Back \/ neck injuries<\/p><\/div><div class=\"arconix-accordion-content\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/igcseict\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/02\/desk-312595_960_720.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"236\" height=\"280\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Back\/ neck injuries are one of the most common injuries associated with IT work. The injury can vary from an aching back, through to severe back pain.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"arconix-accordion-title accordion-Causes\"><i class=\"fa\"><\/i><p>Causes<\/p><\/div><div class=\"arconix-accordion-content\">\n<p>Back and neck pain are usually caused by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Poor posture due a poor quality \/ improperly adjusted chair<\/li>\n<li>Spending a prolonged period of time sat in a fixed position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"arconix-accordion-title accordion-Treatment\"><i class=\"fa\"><\/i><p>Treatment<\/p><\/div><div class=\"arconix-accordion-content\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/igcseict\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/02\/Computer_Workstation_Variables.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"264\" height=\"397\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Whilst the causes of back pain can&#8217;t be completely removed from desk based jobs, the issue can be greatly reduced by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Having frequent breaks from the computer, standing up and walking around<\/li>\n<li>Making sure that employees have correctly adjusted, ergonomic chairs.<\/li>\n<li>Making sure that the chair is set at the correct height.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Eye Strain<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n\n<div class=\"arconix-accordions arconix-accordions-vertical arconix-accordions-1\"><div class=\"arconix-accordion-title accordion-EyeStrain\"><i class=\"fa\"><\/i><p>Eye Strain<\/p><\/div><div class=\"arconix-accordion-content\">\n<p>A common issue associated with computer use is eye strain. Eyes can become irritated, itchy, blurry vision and sometimes can lead to headaches.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"arconix-accordion-title accordion-Causes\"><i class=\"fa\"><\/i><p>Causes<\/p><\/div><div class=\"arconix-accordion-content\">\n<p>Humans are designed to vary their focus constantly from object to object. When using a monitor you often stare a computer for a prolonged period of time without switching your focus and this can lead to eye strain.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"arconix-accordion-title accordion-Treatment\"><i class=\"fa\"><\/i><p>Treatment<\/p><\/div><div class=\"arconix-accordion-content\">\n<p>Whilst it is impractical to avoid looking at a monitor all together, there are a number of things that users can do to avoid eye strain. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Look away from the screen frequently, making sure you adjust your focus to a distant object in the room or outside.<\/li>\n<li>Take frequent breaks.<\/li>\n<li>Use an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/B00X5JL26Y\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=19450&amp;creativeASIN=B00X5JL26Y&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=ninjageckocou-21\">anti-glare screen cover<\/a> to reduce reflections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Repetitive Strain Injury<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n\n<div class=\"arconix-accordions arconix-accordions-vertical arconix-accordions-1\"><div class=\"arconix-accordion-title accordion-Repetitivestraininjury\"><i class=\"fa\"><\/i><p>Repetitive strain injury<\/p><\/div><div class=\"arconix-accordion-content\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/igcseict\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/02\/RSI-symptoms.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"295\" height=\"221\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Repetitive strain injury is common in heavy computer users, and the symptoms include swollen, stiff or sore fingers, hands and wrists.<\/p>\n<p>The symptoms can be severe an can sometimes force a user to leave their job.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"arconix-accordion-title accordion-Causes\"><i class=\"fa\"><\/i><p>Causes<\/p><\/div><div class=\"arconix-accordion-content\">\n<p>Repetitive strain injury in ICT environment is caused by prolonged tapping of the keyboard, and normally develops over a period of time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"arconix-accordion-title accordion-Treatment\"><i class=\"fa\"><\/i><p>Treatment<\/p><\/div><div class=\"arconix-accordion-content\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/igcseict\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/02\/natural-ergonomic-keyboard-4000-3fz.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"356\" height=\"207\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The symptoms can be reduced by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Taking regular breaks from the keyboard.<\/li>\n<li>Typing in the correct manner(not hitting the keys to hard)<\/li>\n<li>Using a wrist support to ensure your wrist\/hand is correctly aligned.<\/li>\n<li>Using an ergonomic keyboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Plenary<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Teacher Resources<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Complete this review quiz from last lesson. &nbsp; 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