Office Safety ...
...became an issue when repitition was introduced into white collar work. Computer filing and the increased use of telphones means DSE users are spending increasigly more time at their workstations.
Glossary Select from the common list of terms used in e-Office Safety for a full explanation...
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Office Safety Any workplace can be hazardous, in the absence of heavy machinery or strenuous lifting tasks ergonomics is of primary concern to white-collar workers. Hazards occuring in the office will involve a long term stressor which will have a slow wearing affect on the computer user. Such conditions can cause tendonitis, tenosynovitis, carpal tunnel syndrome or back ache (commonly known as Work Related Upper Limb Disorders - WRULD - or Repetitive Strain Injuries - RSI.) |
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e-Office Safety means "Office Safety" |
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office safety training The computer H&S training is designed to give the DSE user the necessary information to carry out an office safety self-assessment of their own computer use.
The office safety e-learning is separated into 7 sections on seating, the desk, typing, the computer monitor, the computer-based work itself and health & environment. the demo an extra induction program!!! office safety assessments |