Spending too much time in front of computers can cause health problems like eye strain, backaches, and neckaches. Prolonged computer use is associated with psychological distress as well. To help reduce these issues, employers should provide regular breaks of 15-20 minutes for every 2 hours of work. Workstations should also be ergonomically designed and adjustable to support individual needs, with the monitor at eye level and keyboard and mouse positioned close for comfort. Proper posture and vision exams can further prevent computer-related health issues.

1. Computer – Related Health
Problems

2. What CAUSESComputer –
Health Problems?
SPENDING TOO
MUCH TIME
INFRONT THE OF
COMPUTERS

3. The
Effects
of
Computer
–
Related
Health
Problem
• Short
Term
eye
problems
:
Burning,
Itching
and
Tearing.
• Eyestrain
and
eye
soreness
especially
for
the
video
display
users.
• Backaches
and
neckaches.

4. Important Fact
Researchers
found
out
that
employees
who
used
video
displays
and
had
heavy
workloads
are
prone
to
psychological
distress
like
anxiety,
irritability
and
faBgue.

5. What to do when you
need to spend more
time on computers?
Give employees rest breaks. Atleast 15 to 2o minutes
after two hours of continous work for operators under
moderate workloads and 15 minutes break every hour
for those with heavy workloads.
Design maximum flexibility into work station so it can
be adapted to individual operator. Eg: Use appropriate
chair that can be adjusted that can support the mid-
back and the computer screen must be positioned
properly.

6. Reduce glare with devices such as over windows,
terminal screen hoods properly positioned, and
recessed or indirect lighting.
Give workers a complete pre placement vision exam
to ensure properly corrected vision for reduced
visual strain.
Place the keyboard infront of the employee, tilted
away with the rear portion lower than the front.
Place the computer mouse and mouse pad as close
to the user as possible, ensure there are no
obstructions on the desk that impede mouse
movement.

7. Allow the user to position his or her wrists at the
same level as the elbow.
Put the monitor at or just below eye level
Let the writs rest lightly on a pad for support.
Put the feet flat on the floor, or on a foot rest.