B2 Health and safety issues The knowledge, skills and behaviours required by computing professionals in order to
ensure a safe and healthy workplace.
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Ensuring healthy and safe use of digital systems working environment,
including:
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common issues relating to the use of digital systems, including:
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repetitive strain injuries (RSI)
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back pain and poor posture
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headaches and eyestrain
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risks to physical safety issues, e.g. tripping on cabling, electric shock when
maintaining equipment
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ways to mitigate potential health and safety issues, including:
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workstation layout and design
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ergonomic equipment, e.g. keyboards, adjustable and supportive chair,
wrist supports
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policies and procedures for the use of equipment, e.g. breaks, regular eye tests,
device settings
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cable management
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safe maintenance procedures, e.g. electricity isolation, anti-shock/anti-static
bands
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understanding the importance of fail-safe and zero errors in safety-critical
systems.
B3 Moral and ethical issues The knowledge, skills and behaviours required by computing professionals in order to
ensure an inclusive workplace.
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The concepts of ‘equality’ and ‘equity’ and how these apply to creating and
deploying digital systems.
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How to address accessibility considerations for the use of computers systems:
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software-based accessibility considerations, including:
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screen reader support, e.g. sensible/logical order of information, alt-text
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interface design, e.g. alternative layout options, adjustable colours and fonts
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voice recognition
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hardware-based accessibility considerations, including:
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alternative input devices, e.g. Braille keyboards, sip and puff systems, eye
tracking
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alternative output devices, e.g. Braille display, haptic feedback.
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The digital divide and the reasons why it may exist in varying degrees, including:
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economic
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geographic
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social
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cultural.
