Health and Safety Issues in ICT
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Health and Safety in ICT Diar Fattah Ms.Waugh Health and Safety Issues in ICT This briefing gives guidance on health and safety precautions for Teachers and pupils working with information & communications Technology equipment, including computers, keyboards, display Screens or visual display units, laptops and printers. Equipment Display Screen - Clearly-defined characters of adequate size; stable screen image without flicker; easily adjustable brightness and contrast; easily tilting and swiveling screen; separate base for the screen or an adjustable table; glare and reflection-free screen. Keyboard - Tilting keyboard, separate from the screen; sufficient space in front of keyboard to rest hands or arms; matt surface to avoid reflective glare; easy-to-use; adequately contrasted and legible symbols on keys. Work Chair - Stable, allowing easy freedom of movement and comfortable position; adjustable height (seat); adjustable height and tilt (seat back); a footrest should be made available, if appropriate. Work Desk/Surface - Sufficiently large, with low-reflecting surface; allow a flexible arrangement of screen, keyboard, documents and related equipment; document holders, may be necessary and,...

