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COMPUTER HEALTH AND SAFETY

Can someone get sick from using a computer?

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If we spend a long time using a computer, or computer devices, it is very important to use them in a safe way. This will help us to avoid  various health related issues. 

One of the first things we can consider is our posture at the computer. Watch this video and share what you saw with your class.


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QUIZ ON CORRECT POSTURE

Go to your class booklet below for more activities.

Look at these videos. Let's discuss what you see. Can you define the terms Smartphone ergonomics and Computer Ergonomics. Click here to find your notes for both videos.

Now click on this link to try the quiz based on the video on cell phone ergonomics.

Click here to find the answers to the worksheet on smartphone ergonomics

Here is one more video on cell phone ergonomics. Make a list of five (5) ways you can observe good cell phone ergonomics based on the video.

Health Challenges associated with poor posture

Did you know that some persons can experience health challenges with poor posture? Here are some notes and quizzes to help you better understand this topic.

In this topic you learnt a lot about Computers and Health. Click the button below to help you correct some of the exercises you did in class.

Make sure you practice what you learnt to ensure proper health and safety when using a computer.

cOMPUTER RELATED HEALTH CHALLENGES

Can you identify the health related issues in these diagrams?

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Prevention is Better than cure!!

Look at these chats and discuss how each computer related health issue can be prevented.

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