1. Write a paragraph outlining and explaining the employer's liability for any two of the following cases:

Produce a Poster/handout for staff (informed by research) on safe work habits and suggested exercises. Use one or more of the images below

Provide an ergonomic analysis of your school’s computer laboratory (including a neat diagram) and provide a list of items that you consider:

1. Explain what is RSI

2. Describe three practices that should be used to avoid the development of RSI.

One area that has been ergonomically designed in recent times is that of software development. Ergonomically designed software should make the operator feel relaxed and comfortable - sometimes referred to as user friendly.

Describe three features that you would include in a user-friendly software program.

Hazards and Controlling Risks

1. Can you burn yourself using a printer?

Answer: Explain.

1       Who is considered most as risk from VDU radiation?

         (a)     Pregnant women

         (b)     Teachers

         (c)     Office staff

         (d)     Computer technicians

1. If you have access to the Internet, trying using a search engine such as Goggle or AltaVista to find ergonomically designed furniture and equipment.

http://www.ergonomics.com.au/how-to-sit-at-a-computer/

Investigation

Search the Internet, Virtual Library and any text resources that are available when answering the following questions:

What To Do

1. Define the term ‘ergonomics’.

Health and safety..................................................................................................................... 2

Employer regulations............................................................................................................. 2

Employer regulations................................................................................................................... 3

General working environment....................................................................................................... 3

Possible dangers and solutions...................................................................................................... 4

Glossary....................................................................................................................................... 5

Summary....................................................................................................................................... 6