Activity Title: PC Care and Safety Procedures For Users

Learning Target: The students will learn the different function that can affects the efficiency of the

Computer and the health risk it can give to the users.

Source: Information and Computer Technology by Eferza

Concept Notes:

How to Take Care of Your PC

1. Computer need a good working temperature to work properly.They need to be placed in a cool and dry place.You can maintain good
temperature with a electric fan or air conditioning.
2. All the cables and connectors must be tied together to keep them away from walk ways to avoid accidents.
3. Refrain from eating in front of a computer. Food bits attract insects like ants and cockroaches that can penetrate the hardware and
cause computer malfunction. Spilled drinks, on the other hand, might cause short circuits.
4. Always use an AVR (automatic voltage regulator) to regulate the electricity. Too much voltage might cause the unit to short. Also
turn off computers during lightning as these can cause electrical surges to the computer.
5. Do not bump or drop the computer peripherals or components as any damage may cause them to malfunction.
6. Avoid clutter around your computer. Use soft cloth in cleaning your computer to avoid scratches.
7. Always scan for computer viruses. Internet connection and external storage devices often carry viruses that could damage the files
and cause software malfunction.

User’s Health Risk and Prevention

PC’s are said to be “user friendly”, but this doesn’t mean using them does not have health risk. There isn’t conclusive evidence that
computers emit enough radiation to harm us. Rather the damage to health may include eye-strain , wrist injury, and pains in the head,
back, and neck due to prolonged use of computers.

Good Working Habits:

Tap on the keys and mouse buttons gently.
Avoid long uninterrupted periods of typing. You may take short stretch every 20 minutes.

Avoid staring at the monitor for long periods. Take visions breaks and do eye exercise.
Proper Work Station Design:
Position in well-ventilated, comfortable room.
Use an adjustable workstation and an ergonomic computer chair.
Place the monitor 16-24 inches away, at the eye level or slightly at a lower angle. Tilt the monitor and adjust the light .
source.Adjust the brightness and contrast settings.
Use extendable/retractable legs of the keyboard.
Place mouse where it is easily accessible by your dominant hand.
Use a document holder to minimize vertical head movements.
Proper Posture:
Sit up straight and put the feet flat on the floor. Use a footrest if needed

Position your lower arms parallel with the floor and level to your keyboard , with elbows at your side.

Keep your wrist straight.

Do not lean into the monitor, but sit close enough to the keyboard and the mouse to stay relaxed.