
- •Occupational diseases of accountants and bookkeepers.
- •Exercise 1. Match the English words to their Ukrainian equivalents.
- •Exercise 2. Give the Ukrainian translation of the following diseases.
- •Model: Eye exertion causes (such side-effects as) poor eyesight.
- •Exercise 4. Write down the following words into two columns: the words which refer to medicine - into column 1, the words which refer to bookkeeping - into column 2.
- •Exercise 7. Make up an association map "Side-effects of sitting and comp work".
- •Enjoy your computer, but use it safely.
Exercise 7. Make up an association map "Side-effects of sitting and comp work".
HOW TO USE A COMPUTER SAFELY
Work of bookkeepers and accountants under modern conditions is impossible without computer. So you must learn how to use a computer safely. To prevent these disorders accountants and bookkeepers should take preventative measures.
Your eves
Eyes are labour tools for bookkeepers and accountants. But eye exertion causes eye diseases To prevent eye diseases there are special rules.
Never sit too close to a computer screen.
When you use a computer, the window should be on your left or your right, not behind the screen.
The top part of the screen should be in front of your eyes.
During your work close your eyes and massage them.
You should do special exercises for 10 - 20 minutes every day. The exercises improve blood circulation and eyes get the necessary nutrients and oxygen.
In the evening make a washing for your eyes in the chamomile tincture.
Eat much red and orange vegetables and fruit. They contain vitamin A. Vitamin A improves eyesight.
Your hands
Hand injuries can happen because you move your hands in the same way hundreds of times. So follow these three rules:
Rest your hands on something.
Keep your elbows at the same height as the keyboard.
Stop sometimes and exercise your hands in a different way.
Your back
You should sit with your back straight.
Get up every 30 minutes and exercise your arms, legs and neck.
Enjoy your computer, but use it safely.