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INFORMATION AND COMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY GYAMFI SERIES
o Public address system
o Microphone

Continuous use of i.c.t tools like computer, mobile phones television and others can cause lots of
health problems to the user.
Health hazards Associated with Long Term Exposure to I.C.T Tools
 Television: long exposure to television may affect your sight or vision. The light rays from the
television can cause tiredness or irritation in the eyes and headache.
 Public address system: its high volume damage the ear which prevent hearing.
 Mobile phone; long exposure to mobile phone use can cause eye cancer due to high radiation from
loudening tones. Leading to hearing impairment.
 Computer; long stay in front of computer can cause visual impairment and also cause
backache and waist pain.
 Radio; high volume damages ear mechanism leading to hearing impairment.
 X- rays; long term exposure to scanning machines, ultra- sound equipment and others can kill some
cells and can also cause cancer.
CAUSES OF THE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH LONG EXPOSURE TO I.C.T TOOLS
1. Sitting closure to i.c.t tools such as Television, computer etc.
2. Poor work station setup.
3. Sitting in the same position for a very long time.
4. Sitting on chair which does not have a good lower back support.
5. Constant repetition motion and long working hours.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR THE USE OF COMPUTER AND I.C.T Tools.
1. Adopt correct sitting position
2. Take regular break from working on your computer.
3. Position monitor to avoid glare (not directly in front of the window)
4. Blink your eye anytime when you are using the computer.
5. Repairs monitors whose pictures cannot be seen properly.
6. Use screen shield or filters for monitors.
7. Use UPS and other electricity guards. UPS means uninterrupted power supply.
8. Do not use damage socket.
IN THE USE OF I.C.T TOOLS
I. Avoid answering calls when charging phone.
II. Do not over load socket
III. Avoid over staying in front of television.
IV. Minimize the volume of the radio or I.C.T
Note; Ergonomics {from Greek ergon (work) and nomoi (natural laws)}. Ergonomic is the study of
designing objects to be better adapted to the shape of the human body or to correct the human posture.
The purpose of ergonomics is to make working conditions and equipment safer and more efficient.

A good posture: is the process of sustaining with minimum of static muscular effort.
1. Keep your arms and wrist stable.
2. Keep your elbows and hand distance from your body.
3. Sit back in your chair comfortable and relax.
4. Keep your fingers close to the keyboard
5. Keep your foot flat on the floor never close your legs.

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