presented by student name workplace issues – lecture 4
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Presented byStudent Name
Workplace Issues – Lecture 4
•Ergonomics•Ethics•Environment
Topics of Discussion
•Definition▫The study of human factors related to computers▫Fit the job to the worker rather than forcing the worker to contort to fit the
job
Ergonomics
•Eyestrain and headache•Back and neck pain•Electromagnetic fields•Repetitive strain injury
Physical Health
•Noise•Monitoring
Mental Health
•Definition ▫Guidelines for the morally acceptable use of computers in our society
Ethics
•Privacy•Accuracy •Property•Access
Primary Ethical Issues
• The Energy Star Program• The Green PC
The Environment
• System unit• Display• Manufacturing
The Green PC
•Conserving •Recycling•Educating
Personal Responsibility