Jobs that involve working with computers are not typically associated with workplace injuries, due to the lack of exposure to hazardous chemicals, strenuous exertion, or moving parts. There are, however, a number of health and safety risks that come with the prolonged use of computers. The potential injuries inflicted by working with computers are subtle and manifest over a long period of time. While the risk of electric shock and death by electrocution is real, the vast majority of computer-related health issues result in disability and lost productivity. These health threats include eye strain and repetitive strain injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
Eyestrain is called computer vision syndrome when it involves computer screens. When the user starts experiencing soreness of the eyes, headaches, blurred vision, or dryness, this may be a sign of CVS. This condition is a regularly occurring problem for people who spend a long time sitting in front of a computer screen. The office furniture industry now recognises that increasing screen adjustability using monitor arms is the best way to alleviate risk.
The increased flexibility allows users to reduce the amount of glare on the screen by directing it away from windows and other sources of bright light. The correct distance between the user’s head and the monitor, which is between 18 and 24 inches is also essential to prevent or alleviate eye strain. Changing the monitor’s brightness and contrast settings, as well as the screen resolution are other methods that help. Simply making the screen easier to adjust results in better working, increased productivity and decreased levels of staff absence.
Even small changes can make a big difference when it comes to workspace health and safety. While the risks associated with computer use are not high, they often have an effect on one’s vision, muscles and spine. In recent years, it is welcome that businesses have started investing in measures designed to increase staff happiness and productivity. Staff comfort and healthy working are basic necessities; companies wanting energetic personnel should now be taking a good hard look at their workstations.
Kazi zinazohusisha kufanya kazi na kompyuta kwa kawaida hazihusishi majeraha ya mahali pa kazi, kwa sababu ya ukosefu wa kuambukizwa kemikali hatari, juhudi kubwa, au sehemu zinazohama. Hata hivyo, kuna hatari kadhaa za kiafya na za usalama zinazosababishwa na matumizi ya kompyuta kwa muda mrefu. Majeraha yanayoweza kusababishwa na kufanya kazi na kompyuta ni madogo-madogo na huonekana kwa muda mrefu. Ingawa hatari ya mshtuko wa umeme na kifo kwa mshtuko wa umeme ni halisi, idadi kubwa ya matatizo ya afya yanayohusiana na kompyuta husababisha ulemavu na kupoteza uzalishaji. Vitisho hivyo vya afya vinatia ndani kuumia kwa macho na majeraha ya mkazo mara kwa mara, kama vile ugonjwa wa handaki la mkono. Mkazo wa macho huitwa ugonjwa wa kuona kwa kompyuta unapohusisha skrini za kompyuta. Wakati mteja anapoanza kupata maumivu ya macho, maumivu ya kichwa, maono ya blurred, au ukame, hii inaweza kuwa ishara ya CVD. Hali hii ni tatizo linalotokea mara kwa mara kwa watu wanaotumia muda mrefu wakiwa wameketi mbele ya kompyuta. Sekta ya fanicha ya ofisi sasa inatambua kwamba kuongeza screen adjustability kutumia mkono mfuatiliaji ni njia bora ya kupunguza hatari. Uwezo wa kuongeza kubadilika unaruhusu watumiaji kupunguza kiasi cha mwangaza kwenye skrini kwa kuelekeza mbali na madirisha na vyanzo vingine vya mwanga mkali. Umbali sahihi kati ya kichwa cha mtumiaji na skrini, ambayo ni kati ya inchi 18 na 24, pia ni muhimu kuzuia au kupunguza mkazo wa jicho. Kubadilisha mwangaza wa kiwambo na mipangilio ya tofauti, pamoja na azimio la skrini ni mbinu nyingine ambazo husaidia. Kufanya tu skrini iwe rahisi kurekebisha matokeo katika kufanya kazi bora, ongezeko la uzalishaji na kupunguzwa kwa viwango vya kutokuwepo kwa wafanyikazi. Hata mabadiliko madogo yanaweza kufanya tofauti kubwa linapokuja afya na usalama wa mahali pa kazi. Wakati hatari zinazohusiana na matumizi ya kompyuta si kubwa, mara nyingi zina athari kwa maono ya mtu, misuli na uti wa mgongo. Katika miaka ya hivi karibuni, ni kuridhika kwamba biashara wameanza kuwekeza katika hatua iliyoundwa kuongeza furaha ya wafanyakazi na uzalishaji. Ufariji wa wafanyakazi na afya ya kazi ni mahitaji ya msingi; makampuni yanayotaka wafanyakazi wenye nguvu sasa yanapaswa kuangalia vizuri vituo vyao vya kazi.