General Health and safety in using the Computer and I.C.T Tools
Computers and other electronic devices such as television, radio, mobile phones, etc. are now totally part of our lives today. Almost everyone owns and use at least one or more of these devices.
These gadgets are mainly designed to assist us in our daily communication, thus sending and receiving information in various forms (i.e., still and motion picture, audio, text etc.) from individuals, organizations and relatives both afar and nearby.
The long term of using the computer and other tech-aid devices improperly, imposes on us some negative effects and cause a lot of damage to our health system both physically and mentally. These computing associated problems can be dangerous to the user’s life. Either, temporary or permanent.
Some Common Health Problems Associated With The Computer
1.Poor Vision/Sight
Long exposure to television, computer screen (monitor) and even mobile phone screen may affect your sight or vision.
2.Poor Hearing
Our hearing can be easily damaged with any of these devices.
Long-term exposing our hears to the high volume of I.C.T tools such as radio, mobile phones, public address system, etc. can damage our hearing.
3.Eye Strain.
Staring at a screen for while or long time make the eyes become strained or watered. This normally occur when the user is working in a bad light condition or with a flickering display.
5.Repetitive Strain Injury (R.S.I)
Repetitive Strain Injury is damage to the fingers, wrists and other parts of the body due to repeat movement over a long period of time.
This especially, can be controlled by ensuring proper work action, using a properly design keyboard and taking five minutes brake from typing at least every hour.
General Symptoms
One or more of these signs will be seen by a computer user who is suffering from any of the above-mentioned problems caused by the computer and other I.C.T. tools
1. Regular tiredness or fatigue
2. Headache
3. Blurring or poor vision
4. Burning or itching eyes.
5. Serious back and neck pain
6. Fingers or wrists problem
7. Watering eyes
General Precaution For The Uses Of Computer And Other I.C.T Tools
Listed below are some proper ways or measures to use the computer and other computing gadgets. Paying attention to these facts will not make you immune to computing associated problems but can at least control and reduce the risk of endangering your health.
1. Adopt correct sitting posture.
2. Position monitor to avoid glare.
3. Blink your eyes anytime.
4. Avoid answering or receiving call when charging your phone.
5. Avoid gripping the mouse too tight.
6. Avoid sitting closer or in front of Television, Computer and Phone screen.
7. Use head mounted microphones and headphones to reduce excessive noise.
8. Minimize the volume of radio, television, mobile phone and public address system.
9. Adjust the brightness of the monitor and other screens for clear visibility.
10. Use a fully adjustable chair.
11. Use a foot rest so that the legs are kept at a more natural angle.
12. Use an adjustable monitor and position it so that the neck doesn’t have to bend.
13. Take regular break and walk about.
14. Keep your eyes at least 18inches from the screen.
The Computer and other technology tools are implemented into the system to assist us to live a comfortable and healthier life conditions but not causing havoc to user’s health. Abnormal uses of this gadgets can endanger the good health of many operators either permanent or temporary.
Let’s all try our best to use every available computing tools or devices in a rightful way. These will help to protect our health and the life span of the gadget. By doing this, your time and money user will be saved for purpose.
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