1. O.H.S. Click any key to continue Occupational Health and Safety O H S O.H.S. O.H.S. O.H.S. O.H.S.
2. INDEX Page 1: What is Occupational Health and Safety? Page 2: What is ergonomics?” Page 3: How does OH & S relate to Ergonomics? Page 4: How will an understanding of OH & S and ergonomics help us at school, and in the workplace? Page 5: Ergonomic tip #1 Page 6: Ergonomic tip #2 Page 7: Ergonomic tip #3 Page 8: Ergonomic tip #4 Page 9: References
3. What is Occupational Health and Safety? INDEX “ Occupational health and safety (OHS) refers to the legislation, policies, procedures and activities that aim to protect the health, safety and welfare of all people at the workplace.”
5. How does OH & S relate to Ergonomics? INDEX Ergonomics and OH & S go hand in hand. Without the correct technology unnecessary strain and stress can be put on an employee, student, customer etc.
6. How will an understanding of OH & S and ergonomics help us at school, and in the workplace? INDEX One way which ergonomic and OH & S are relevant at both the school and workplace is when at computer or workstation. Having an understanding of the risks can help to prevent problems.
7. Ergonomic tip #1 INDEX Have the computer a eye level to prevent neck cramps.
8. Ergonomic tip #2 INDEX Plant your feet on the floor or footrest with your knees at a 90 o angle.
9. Ergonomic tip #3 INDEX Your elbows should be level with the keyboard.
10. Ergonomic tip #4 INDEX Take regular breaks to avoid fatigue and aches.
