INDUSTRIAL TRAINING INTITUTE

COPA SEMISTER 01

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING INSTITUTE,

DODAMARG DIST SINDHUDURG

COMPUTER OPERATOR AND PROGRAMMING ASSISTANT

( COPA )

ONE YER NON ENGGINEERING COURCE SEM 01

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- PREPARED BY SANJAY LAXMAN RATHOD
CRAFT INSTRUCTOR (COPA)

SAFETY ISTRUCTION

SANJAY LAXMAN RATHOD

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING INTITUTE

COPA SEMISTER 01

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING INSTITUE, GHODEGAON TAL AMBEGAO DIST PUNE

Occupational Health & Safety

FOR COPA DEPARTMENT

Computers can damage your health. Every year there have been several
cases of Cumulative Trauma Disorder (CTD) - formerly Repetition Strain
Injury (RSI) - in staff and students and the problem is becoming more
common.

Avoiding Cumulative Trauma Disorder

Organise your work-station
Organise your time spent using a computer both at Institute and at home
Take Breaks

five minute break every hour

intersperse computer time with other things

writing/reading, proof-reading, talking, phone calls, coffee breaks ...

Avoid whole day on computer-based activities

Netsurfing or playing computer games do not count as a break

Keep your desk tidy

Avoid cluttering it up with books, papers etc.

Enough clear space to use your mouse easily

Enough clear space to access your keyboard with room to rest your hands when
not typing

Keep most frequently used items close to hand to avoid stretching

Adjust your work-station to suit you

Adjust your seat so your arms are horizontal and avoid flexing/extending wrists

Adjust your chair to provide back support

Your feet should rest on the floor. Use a foot-rest if necessary.

If using a laptop, work with it on a table, never on your lap.

Your screen should be positioned to avoid reflections from ambient light

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INDUSTRIAL TRAINING INTITUTE

COPA SEMISTER 01

Set your screen to a comfortable height, usually with the top just below eye
Level, so you do not have to stretch your neck
Avoid any twisting in your spine, sit face-on to the screen

Avoid Long Hours

Mental or physical fatigue causes


Loss of concentration


Drowsiness


You to be more prone to mistakes


You to be more prone to accidents

Do not become a liability to yourself or others

TAKE REGULAR BREAKS

Some important suggestions
Eye tests for computer users
All staff and students working with computers may do their screening/eye test
Contact to your Instructor for suggestion if any eye related problems occurs.
Never attempt upgrade/change to boards etc. in PCs without supervision
Your safety is more important than any computer or personal possessions
Dont ruin your work by poor practice
Be organised
Be sensible with your work-time
And be successful without damaging your health
See the Health and Safety on the Power Point Presentation of your Computer.

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INDUSTRIAL TRAINING INTITUTE

COPA SEMISTER 01

REGULAR COMPUTER USERS RUN RISK OF

SEVERAL HEALTH PROBLEMS.
Most computer-related jobs require people to sit in front of the computer for longer
periods.
Stretch once an hour: Do not sit in a posture for more than an hour. Lean forward, cross
your arms in front of you, hold your knees, and push your knees apart, keeping your hands
on them. Youll feel this stretch across your shoulder blades. Stretch your fingers, arms,
hands, and torso at regular intervals.
Exercise throughout the day: Make sure you move your hands, legs, back, and neck every
10 minutes throughout the day. Get up and take short walks from your workstation
periodically.
Maintain a good working posture: The following are important considerations when
attempting to maintain neutral body postures while working at the computer workstation:

Hands, wrists and forearms are straight, in-line and roughly parallel to the floor.
Head is level or bent slightly forward, forward facing, and balanced. Generally it is inline with the torso.
Shoulders are relaxed and upper arms hang normally at the side of the body.
Elbows stay in close to the body and are bent between 90 and 120 degrees.
Feet are fully supported by floor or footrest.
Back is fully supported with appropriate lumbar support when sitting vertical or
leaning back slightly.
Thighs and hips are supported by a well-padded seat and generally parallel to the
floor.
Knees are about the same height as the hips with the feet slightly forward.

Place and adjust the monitor: Place the computer monitor at the recommended viewing
distance and angle, adjusting it to the right clarity settings.

Adjust your position at a safe distance from where you can clearly view the elements
on the monitor and read the text without slipping to awkward postures. The preferred
distance between the eye and monitor is in the range of 20-40 inches (50-100 cm).

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INDUSTRIAL TRAINING INTITUTE

COPA SEMISTER 01

Adjust your computer monitor to be directly in front of you with your head, neck, and
torso facing the screen. Your monitor should not be farther than 35 degrees to the left
or right.
Give periodic rest to your eyes by looking at far-away objects. For example, a clock or
calendar on the wall that is away from your workstation. Viewing the monitor for a
long period results in fatigue and dryness. You must stop, look away and blink at
regular intervals to give your eyes the necessary moisture. Other non-computer tasks
such as filing, phone work, etc., can help your eyes take the needed break from the
stress.
Position the pointer/mouse to maintain a straight and neutral wrist posture: If the
keyboard tray/surface is not large enough to accommodate both the keyboard and mouse, try
one of the following to limit stresses related to reaching and holding:
A mouse platform positioned over the keyboard. This design allows the mouse to be
used above the 10-key pad.
A mouse tray next to the keyboard tray.
Point devices such as mouse that have the right size so that they fit the hand.
Mousepad with a wrist rest.
Keep the keyboards at a comfortable position: Placing keyboards, pointing devices,
or working surfaces too high or too low may result in awkward wrist, arm, and shoulder
postures.
Adjust the chair height and desk height to maintain a neutral body posture.
Raise or lower the tilt of the keyboard to maintain straight, neutral wrist postures.
If you are left-hand user, use an alternative left hand keyboard, which has the keypad
permanently affixed to the left side.

Adjust the location of frequently-used devices: Devices such as keyboard, phone and
mouse must be placed within the repetitive access (primary work zone) area.
Use mobile and size-adjustable chairs: Desks that are not at the right height may force you
to take awkward postures such as extending your arms to reach the keyboard or raising your
shoulders. Make sure that you have adequate clearance space for your thighs, legs, etc.
particularly if you frequently change working postures.
Seating: Opt for a chair that provides adequate support to your back, legs, buttocks, and
arms. For example, an ideal chair for your workstation should have the following:
Backrest that adjusts well to the natural curvature of your spine and provides
necessary lumbar support

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INDUSTRIAL TRAINING INTITUTE

COPA SEMISTER 01

Comfortable seat that allows your feet to rest flat on the floor or a footrest that helps
you adjust the height
Soft armrests that allow your shoulders to relax and your elbows to stay close to your
body
Five-leg base with casters that allow easy movement along the floor

The term ergonomics is derived from two Greek words: ergon, which means work and
nomoi, which means natural laws. ergonomics is the science of designing the job to fit the
worker, rather than physically forcing the workers body to fit the job. Workers who do
more of static work or maintain certain postures for a long time develop something called
repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) over a period of time. Ergonomists study such problems and
define postures that minimize unnecessary static work, reduce the harmful forces acting on
the body, and in the end, considerably minimize the risk of injury.

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