Safety and HealthComputer Class - Beacon Elementary - Mr.

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Kids spend so much time behind a computer, tv or video game.

What is the concern?

There are a few guidelines kids can follow in respect of their health and well being when using technology, specifically, computers.

What is the solution?

Remember to use the 20-20-20 rule:

Every 20 minutes..Get up for 20 seconds and..Look at something that is 20 feet away

Take breaks!

There are a few guidelines we all have to follow to avoid:• Neck injury• Wrist injury• Shoulder injury• Hips injury• Low back injury• Knees injury• Fingers injury

Good posture

Proper posture:

Posture

Don't hunch or slouch

1. Your back should touch the back of the chair. 2. Remember to keep your shoulders and neck relaxed.3. Sit directly facing the computer. 4. The chair should not be turned to one side or the other. 5. The computer should be placed 6-8 inches short of arms length

away. 6. Users should not have their arms sharply bent (less than 90

degrees) or straight out and rigid. 7. Feet should be on the floor. 8. Users should not sit on their feet or bend their knees too sharply.9. The hands, wrists, and fingers should be relaxed. 10.Try not to be too rigid or too loose, just relaxed.11.The monitor should be positioned at eye level, if you are using a

desktop computer.

Remember......

Look!