lesson 3-health-and-safety
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improved lesson 3 health and safetyTRANSCRIPT
HEALTH AND SAFETY
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LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Learn how to stay safe when using a computer.
LEARNING OUTCOMES I understand the risks involved when using computers…
I understand how to avoid risks when using computers…
I understand the law that aims to protect employees when using computers in the workplace…
HEALTH PROBLEMS
Back Problems Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Eye Strain
Lesson outcomes: I understand the risks involved when
using computers… I understand how to avoid risks when
using computers… I understand the law that aims to
protect employees when using computers in the workplace…
BACK PROBLEMSUsually due to poor posture or sitting in an awkward position when using a computer.
What’s the Solution?
-Fully adjustable chair-Footrests-Screen that can be tilted
Lesson outcomes: I understand the risks involved when
using computers… I understand how to avoid risks when
using computers… I understand the law that aims to
protect employees when using computers in the workplace…
REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURY (RSI)Usually damage to the fingers and wrists caused by repeated movements over a long period of time.
What’s the Solution?-Wrist rests-Correct posture-5 minute break every hour
Lesson outcomes: I understand the risks involved when
using computers… I understand how to avoid risks when
using computers… I understand the law that aims to
protect employees when using computers in the workplace…
EYE STRAIN
Usually caused by staring at a computer screen for a long time. Particularly in poor light, in glare or with a flickering screen.
What’s the Solution?-Screen filters-Use screens that don’t flicker-Take regular breaks-Suitable lighting and blinds fitted on windows
Lesson outcomes: I understand the risks involved when
using computers… I understand how to avoid risks when
using computers… I understand the law that aims to
protect employees when using computers in the workplace…
tiltable screens
anti-glare screen
filters
adjustable chairs
foot supports
suitable lightingworkstations are not cramped
when working on a
computer staff take
frequent breaks
appropriate eye and
eyesight tests by an
optician
THE LAW
Lesson outcomes: I understand the risks involved when
using computers… I understand how to avoid risks when
using computers… I understand the law that aims to
protect employees when using computers in the workplace…
It is now the law that any business makes sure the following are in place for it’s employees:
TASK
Create a “Health & Safety Factsheet” that could be given to small local businesses about health and safety issues when working with computers.
You should include these sections:The risksSolutionsThe Law
Lesson outcomes: I understand the risks involved when
using computers… I understand how to avoid risks when
using computers… I understand the law that aims to
protect employees when using computers in the workplace…
EXTENSION TASK
Create a poster to be displayed in this classroom informing students of one of the health & safety risks and how to prevent it.
Lesson outcomes: I understand the risks involved when
using computers… I understand how to avoid risks when
using computers… I understand the law that aims to
protect employees when using computers in the workplace…
PLENARY
Name 3 health problems that can occur from using a computer…
What solution can prevent such problems occurring…
Give one example of how the law protects
employees who use computers in the workplace…Lesson outcomes: I understand the risks involved when
using computers… I understand how to avoid risks when
using computers… I understand the law that aims to
protect employees when using computers in the workplace…