Volume : VI, Issue : IV, April - 2017

Occupation Related Health Hazards in Computer Users

Dr Aparna Vishal More

Abstract :

 AIMS:  To study & compile the occupational health status of those engaged in computer use .The purpose of this study is to know the potential hazards associated with   computer use & to describe how to arrange a workstation to increase comfort & prevent injury.

OBJECTIVE:

 To find out any serious ailment which could be directly or indirectly attributable to stress in the working situation.

To suggest suitable measures for rectification in the work situation & to suggest measures for the health protection of such employees.

RESULTS: Musculo–skeletal disorders, ocular disorders and psycho–social problems were some of the key health problems observed among computer user in the present study.

Conclusion: Looking at the present study’s observations, it is evident that health hazards are a reality in the computer users. These health hazards can be minimised with proper education of the computer users as well as creating better ergonomic work conditions. Such studies can be a help to the employer as well in maintaining health and work output of their employees. 

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Article: Download PDF   DOI : 10.36106/ijsr  

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Dr Aparna Vishal More, Occupation Related Health Hazards in Computer Users, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH : VOLUME-6 | ISSUE-4 | APRIL‾2017

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