Health and Safety

There are various health problems associated with the regular use of computers, such as stress, eyestrain and injuries to the wrists, neck and back.
Employers must take steps to protect employers whose work involves the regular use of computers.
Eyestrain is the most common of these injuries, if a person is sitting infront of a computerfor long periods of time then he/she will be focusing on the computer screen and this can cause strain to the eyes.
Back problems are also very common because of a persons posture whilst sitting at a computer desk, this is probably due to a poor posture or an awkward postion while sittieng at a copmputer. Mantaing good posture can defeat back problems.

• A fully adjustable chair should avoid poor posture
• Sit with your back straight and head up

Neck problems cane be caused from looking at an awkward postioned monitor so you should position the monitor so that your neck doesn't have to bend too far.