It is important to remember to work safely and in comfort. We promote a Safety Culture and the concept of the Safe Learner. Please help us to promote this by taking the time to read the notes below and

Your Area

• Ensure the area around your PC is clear and that you have enough room to work.
• Make sure you have enough legroom underneath your desk and space to move at
  either side of you.
• Position your copy stand close to your screen and at the same height and distance. If you are using other material, make sure they are close by.

Screen

• The top of your screen should be at eye level
• Make sure you can see and read your screen clearly. If not then adjust the contrast on your screen and/or the ‘view’ size.
• Make sure there is no glare or reflection from your screen. You may need to lower window blinds

Keyboard

• Adjust the height and angle so that it is comfortable.
• Your wrist should be straight and supported. You may need a wrist support
• Your forearms should be in line with the keyboard.

Seating (For guidance see the picture below)

• Adjust the height of the chair so that the top of your screen is at eye level
• Sit right back in your chair so that the backrest can support you.
• Form a relaxed curve in your lower back and adjust the backrest of your chair accordingly.
• Your forearms and thighs should be horizontal
• Your knees should fit comfortably under the desk.
• Make sure your legs are not restricted under the table. You should have room to move your legs comfortably.
• Your feet should be flat on the floor, if not then use a footrest.
• Take regular breaks from looking at your computer and from sitting in your seat.
• Make sure you are sitting comfortably!!

Headphones

• If you use headphones make sure they are not too loud.
• If your environment is too noisy for you to work in speak to your centre manager
• Emergency Procedures
• Make sure you know where your nearest fire exit is
• Take note of your nearest fire extinguisher
• Do you know what to do in case of a fire? You can find details of this in your learning centre.

First Aid

• Find out where to go to for first aid. You can find details of this from the
  Sunrise Academy Help Desk.

Help to keep your learning centre safe

• Remove rubbish and clutter. This will help to reduce fire risks and the possibility
  of someone tripping
• Work in a tidy area. This will help you work more efficiently.
• Work in a clean and hygienic area. This will help to reduce the spread of infections and odours.
• No smoking in the building

Safe Computer Use Policy

Learners may use computers and the Internet

• to access their learndirect courses
• to access information, materials or courses that support their learning goal
• to help them in job searching and personal development
• to send e-mails at the end of a learning session

Remember

• If you are not sure if you are allowed to do something on the computer ask your tutor
• Ensure you work safely with your computer to enjoy your learning at the Sunrise Academy

If you are new to computers

• Don’t worry its very hard to break a computer by pressing the wrong buttons. So work safely and have fun learning with us.
• Learners must not use computers and the Internet for
• the creation or transmission or viewing of any offensive, obscene or indecent images,
  data or other material, or any data capable of being resolved into obscene or indecent
  images or material
• the creation or transmission of material which is designed or likely to cause
  annoyance or anxiety
• the creation or transmission of defamatory material
• the creation or transmission of defamatory material
• internet chat rooms apart from learndirect or those authorised by your tutor
• the transmission of material that infringes the copyright of another person
• the transmission of unsolicited commercial or advertising material
• corrupting or destroying other users data
• violating the privacy of other users
• disrupting the work of other users
• you are not allowed to install your own software on our PCs