Heath problems caused by IT use.

HealthCausePreventionEye strainburning or itching eyesblurring or double visionheadachenusaerfateigue Use monitors which don't flicker Have blinds at the windows so that the sun doesn't shine directly on the screen Use suitable lights that disperse light evenly and don't shine on the screen Use a screen filter Keep your eyes at least 18 inches from the screen Regularly look away from the screen and focus on something in the distance Take regularly breaks - at least 5 minutes break every hour Have regular eye tests and wear glasses if prescribed Many computer

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users suffer serious back problems. This is probably due to a poor posture or an awkward position while sitting at a computer.Some of the things that people can do to help avoid back pain are:- Use a fully adjustable chair. The height of the chair and the seat position should be easy to change.- Use footrests so that the legs are kept at a more natural angle- Use a monitor which is adjustable. Position it so that the neck doesn't have to bend- Take regular breaks and walk about.- Sit with the back straight and the head up, don't slouchRepetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is damage to the fingers, wrists and other parts of the body due to repeated movements over a long period of time.aching pain in arms/wrists even after rest weakness swelling tenderness numbness pins and needles or burning sensation Typing or using the mouse for long periods of time Using too much force on your fingers when typing Using a poorly designed keyboard Workstation or chair is the wrong height so arms are in an unnatural position Ensure workstation and chair are the correct height Support wrists by using wrist rests Keep elbows close to your sides Five minute break from typing at least every hour Stress brought on through the use of computers is one of the major causes of work related illness.There are many different reasons why people become stressed at work. However, here is a list of some of the major causes brought about by the use of computers:- Many people are afraid of computers, they don't understand them and feel they will look stupid if they admit that they don't know how to operate one. People worry that a computer will be able to replace them and they might lose their jobs.- Things change so fast in the world of computing that it can be very stressful just trying to keep up to date with new ideas, techniques and equipment, especially for older people. - It is getting increasingly hard to separate work and home life. People can be contacted easily by their bosses or clients. E-mail, the Internet and mobile phones mean that people continue to work even after they have left the office. - The amount of information that ICT systems can produce is often far too much for anyone to take in. This results in 'information overload' and people end up feeling they can't cope and become stressed. - Workers can be monitored using ICT systems. Call centre staff are monitored to make sure that they don't spend too long on any one call. The number of products that a check-out person scans during a minute are counted. This feeling of being constantly 'watched' can be very stressful.