unit 5 health and safety

1. Why should you not move the computers or printers?

If you move the equipment it might get damaged. 

 2. Chairs for computers need a required number of footed bases. How many footed bases are the chair meant to have?

They need 4-6 bases to be safe.

3. Why is it important to adjust chair height and back support for the computer chair?

The seat needs to be adjusted so the monitor is level with your eyes and so you don't get any back pains. 

4. RSI can be a problem. What does it mean and give and example of how to avoid it.

Stop doing what you are doing or take pain killers.

5. How often should you take a break away from the screen. Why should you do this?

30 minutes to rest your eyes.  

6. Can you say why you are not meant to bring food or drink into the computer rooms?

So you don't damage the electronic equipment and spillage can cause an electric shock 

7. What can you do to avoid issues such as electric shocks in the computer room?

Make sure every thing is plugged in, keep liquids away from the electronic equipment.