The nurse is employed by a white collar business in which the majority of the work is done on computers. Potential health and safety hazards include:

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3. A business that is dependent on employees performing computer work has the potential of creating back and carpal tunnel injuries. Back injuries could result from poorly designed ergonomic workspaces where the employees have poor spine posture while sitting, which causes hunching, shoulder strain, and possible back strain. Insufficient resting space for wrists or excessive use of the mouse can lead to carpal tunnel injuries. Obsolete computers do not contribute to potential workplace hazards unless there is an electrical problem. Sitting all day does not necessarily translate to someone becoming overweight. Insufficient break times can contribute to stress, but this is not a definitive cause of workplace stress.

The Nurse Is Employed by a White Collar Business in Which