1) Basic H +S steps when using a computer
2) H +S Steps when connecting peripherals
· Chair level - Back pain
· Lighting – Strain eyes
· Prevention of RSI
· Wires – Too many plugs
· Take - Regular Breaks
· Bags – Under desks (Tripping hazards)
· Get Images from Google.
Basic H + S steps using a computer –
Understanding the law - make sure someone in your organisation has a health and safety brief covering all areas, not just computers.
Being aware of the health risks - the government officially recognises some of the risks although there are some grey areas you'll need to make up your own mind about.
Assessing the risks - using procedures set out in the law - be systematic and get help if you need it. Get a health and safety audit done by a competent organisation if necessary.
Taking steps to minimise the risks - this may only involve taking simple measures.
Training all users to recognise the risks if people aren't aware of the dangers they can't take adequate precautions to protect their health.
Taking users views seriously - if users feel there is something wrong there often is.
H + S Steps when connecting peripherals –
Be careful whenever they connect a printer.
Take the right steps on how to setup a speaker so that it plays to maximum capacity.
Understand how to setup a scanner with a computer with the simple steps they give you with the scanner.
Be careful when trying to install a digital camera on to a computer for the first time.
Understand how to install a microphone as a device onto your computer by using the helpful information they give you whenever you first brought it.
