What Are The Issues Related To Btec Business Level 3 Unit 3 P1

Assess how issues related to the use of information affect an organisation

Intro:

I will be talking about how each of the procedures I have spoken in P3 affects Leyton Sixth Form College. I will be discussing about each in relative detail and how this can affect the college in any way.

Health and Safety

Most people or businesses use computers almost every day in their lives without realising that they can cause painful side effects if not careful or used correctly. This is because a computer user may be in a fixed position for a few hours with their face glared on to the screen, hands on keyboards continuously typing and the rest of the body which is immobile which can cause RSI otherwise known as repetitive strain injury and ULDS which is upper limb disorders to hands, wrists, arms, neck, shoulders or back. This mainly is caused by repetitive movements or using a mouse on a computer. This is knows as a poor posture and this is what causes this type of injury to occur. Laptop computers can cause more serious injuries as users sometime rest them on their knees. The keyboard is not designed for that use and the screen is bright which makes it difficult to see in that bright light. This is why many businesses don’t use laptops over a long period of time and it is advised to take regular breaks.

974

This states that employers have a responsibility to provide a safe working environment, and employees must take care of their own health and safety and they must also act responsibly because other people may be affected by their actions. Other legislation regulates the space, temperature and facilities in the work place and how equipment is maintained and used. Below shows the safety