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Department of Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Service (AMD)

Computerwork & Emergencies 2011. Department of Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Service (AMD) . Truus Teunissen Ricardo Soekhoe. AMD.

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Department of Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Service (AMD)

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  1. Computerwork & Emergencies 2011 Department of Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Service (AMD) Truus Teunissen Ricardo Soekhoe

  2. AMD Radboud Travel ClinicMEDICAL TRAVEL ADVICE - AND vaccinatION CentreDEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE AMD RU/UMC St RadboudFOR EMPLOYEES STUDENTS AND FELLOW TRAVELLERS

  3. Aim • How to prevent RSI/CANS • What to do in case of an emergency • Where to find further information

  4. RSI / CANS Risks of computerwork? Problems: • RSI: ‘Repetitive Strain Injury’, also known as: • CANS : ‘Complains Arm Neck Shoulder’ • “mouse-hand”and“sms-thumb” • Back pain • Dry/burning eyes Signals: pain, stiffness, prickles, strength loss, clumsiness, cold hands, swellings, change of skin-colour, …..

  5. RSI / CANS How to work with your computer: • Adjust your chair, desk and display • Move as much as you can • Less then 6 hours per day (gaming included) • Use your laptop with a separate keyboard, mouse, and place it on a laptop holder • Follow courses for more efficient studying

  6. RSI / CANS Advice from a fellow student with RSI “I had already seen some people with RSI complaints. I never thought that it could happen to me” (source: dutch RSI society) His advice: • Talk about your complaints • Draw a line on how much you can have • Ask for help • Be careful not to try to satisfy others too much • Don’t be a perfectionist • Listen to your body

  7. Emergencies

  8. Emergencies Student’s home • Keep escape route free • Keep wires and cables free • Equipment off and candles out INSTALL SMOKE DETECTORS!!! Smoke is toxic … it kills you silently in your sleep…! Smoke detectors are cheap € 5 (the price of 2 beers…)

  9. Emergencies Emergency number - Radboud campus 55555 or 024-3655555 WHO, WHAT, WHERE!!! • Specially trained personnel • Direct connection / quick response • Aware of local situation • Direct communication with fire brigade and ambulance More efficient than dialing 112 !!!!!!

  10. What to do in an emergency • Think of your own safety • Warn people in your surroundings • Dial the emergency number (who, what, where) Fire: Leave the building, close the door First Aid: Stay with the victim Let someone guide the medical assistance from the entry of the building Bystanders hinder quick and efficient assistance: DON’t STAND BY, ACT !!!

  11. What to do in an emergency Evacuation When you hear this warning signal: • Try not to panic, try to stay calm • Close doors and windows • Leave the building, assist needy people

  12. Further information, advice and appointments: AMD: (024 – 36) 15400 helpdesk@amd.ru.nl www.ru.nl/amd Erasmuslaan 17 Other resources available: Student Support Department (DSZ) (024-36) 12345 www.ru.nl/studenten Comeniuslaan 4 University Sports Centre (USC) (024-36) 12392 www.ru.nl/usc Heyendaalseweg 141 Training programme: `Give RSI no Chance' (RSI-course)

  13. Thanks for your attention !!! This presentation is to be found on Blackboard via RUSECURE(+faculty) and the link RSI Good luck with your study!

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