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

Computerwork & Emergencies 2011

Truus TeunissenRicardo Soekhoe

Radboud Travel ClinicMEDICAL TRAVEL ADVICE - AND VACCINATION CENTREDEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY AND

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE AMD RU/UMC ST RADBOUD

FOR EMPLOYEESSTUDENTS ANDFELLOW TRAVELLERS

AMD

Aim

• How to prevent RSI/CANS

• What to do in case of an emergency

• Where to find further information

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, …..

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

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

RSI / CANS

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…)

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 !!!!!!

Emergencies

• 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 victimLet someone guide the medical assistance from the entry of the building

Bystanders hinder quick and efficient assistance:

DON’t STAND BY, ACT !!!

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

What to do in an emergency

Further information, advice and appointments:

AMD: (024 – 36) 15400 helpdesk@amd.ru.nlwww.ru.nl/amd

Erasmuslaan 17

Other resources available:

Student Support Department (DSZ) (024-36) 12345www.ru.nl/studentenComeniuslaan 4

University Sports Centre (USC) (024-36) 12392www.ru.nl/uscHeyendaalseweg 141Training programme: `Give RSI no Chance' (RSI-course)

Thanks for your attention !!!

This presentation is to be found on Blackboardvia RUSECURE(+faculty) and the link RSI

Good luck with your study!