Safety Measures

TOPIC: Safety Measures

CLASS: JSS Two

Definition of Safety Measures

Safety measures are measures that the users of computers need to take to enjoy the use of computers. These are measures put in place to protect the users (you and I) while using the computer.

Safety Measures include:

(i) Good Sitting Posture
The sitting posture of the user of the computer should be comfortable so that backache, neck pains, wrist injuries and eye strain will be reduced to the barest level. The sitting posture should allow one to sit with both feet on the floor, and thighs at right angles to the body. The chair should be adjustable to support the lower back while the forearms should be kept parallel to the floor. The eye level should be straight to the screen while keeping the wrist and hands relaxed as one types on the keyboard.
(ii) Use of Anti-glare Protector
The use of an anti-glare protector helps protect the eyes against radioactive rays coming from the computer monitor. It is important to keep a distance of two feet between the eyes and the monitor when working on the computer. It is also very important to blink the eye regularly if one is working on a colour monitor.
(iii) Proper Positioning of Monitor Base
The monitor should be well positioned for it to stand very well and also to give room for it to be adjusted sideways, up or down while it is being used.
(iv) Illuminating the Computer Room
The computer room should be well lit with fluorescent light. This is to enable one to see very well the things that are been done on the computer. It will also remove eye strains from the user on the computer monitor.
(v) Maintaining a Dust-free Environment
Computers are very sensitive electronic machines. They can easily get damaged by dust, moisture and temperature, hence the need to ensure that the environment where the computer is kept and used is dust-free. Computer laboratory floors should be made with floor tiles and not a rug. The window should be airtight and air-conditioned.
(vi) Keep Liquid away from Computers
Liquids of any type and food droplets can cause a lot of physical damage to the computer hardware. This is why it is important to keep all liquids away from the computer.