1)  Ergonomics is the study of the human body at work – finding the best way to make the task fit the worker.

 

2)Eye Strain

Back Pain

Neck and Shoulder Pain

Hand, Wrist and Arm Pain

Headaches

General Fatigue

 

3)   True

 

4)   1.  Hazard Identification

      2.  Risk Assessment

      3.  Risk Control

 

5)   1.  Staff Consultation

      2.  Injury and Incident Record Analysis

 

6)   True

 

7)   An arm’s length (18-24 inches).  The further away the better, as long as you can still read the screen clearly.

 

8)   Vary your tasks

      Take frequent short breaks

      Plan your workload

 

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