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Business Technology Overview
Section 8
Vocational Education and TrainingTraining Toolbox Series
Business Cert I, II and IIIBSB 10107, 20107, 30107
Operating Business Technology Safely
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Table of Contents
Section 8 – Operating Business Technology Safely Safe Work Practices Slide - 04Posture Slide - 05Ideal Workstation Design Slide - 06Rest Periods Slide - 07Noise Slide - 08Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Slide - 09Stress Slide - 10Lighting Slide - 11Resources and Waste Management Slide - 12
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Safe Work Practices
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Safe work practices reduce:
Fatigue, headaches, eye and ear aliments Aches and pains Sore joints Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
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Posture
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When working at an office desk or computer workstation, posture is very important.
Below are the right and wrong positions when at a workstation.
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Ideal Workstation Design
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The ideal workstation would include:
Proper adjustable chair Proper sized monitor Peripherals close to workstation Ergonomic mouse Keyboard at edge of desk Proper desk height
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Rest Periods
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Proper work practices should include:
Avoiding long periods of repetitive activities Frequent short breaks Simple and gentle exercise
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Noise
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To help reduce noise problems in the workplace a person should:
Take an active interest in the noise problems Offer assistance to help reduce noise Wear hearing protection if needed
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Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI)
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RSI is caused by:
Repetitive movements Constant forced movements Awkward or strained posture
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Symptoms of RSI are:
Swelling Numbness Restricted and painful movement
RSI can be avoided by:
Mixing repetitive and non repetitive activities Taking breaks Doing simple exercises during breaks Proper workplace design
Stress
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Stress in the workplace can be managed by:
Identifying stressful situations in the workplace Developing solutions to lower stress areas Counselling Training and skill development
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Lighting
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Poor workplace lighting can cause:
Eye strain Bad posture from trying to read or see something Frustration Accidents
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Poor workplace lighting solutions include:
Reporting all lighting problems to management Request more lighting Seek more natural light sources Use blinds to control glare
Glare No Glare
Resources and Waste Management
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Resources in the workplace should be:
In plentiful supply Stored properly Easily accessible
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The workplace should have waste management policies and procedures in place to:
Lower waste Increase recycling Lower energy use Increase environmental awareness
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