Question

5. Discuss the principles and limits of an individual’s right to privacy.

6. List the important negative effects of computers on the work environment.

7. Identify specific actions that must be taken to ensure the health and safety of employees.

Answer 1

5)The principles and limitation of right to privacy are

• To protect personal information from public view
• Avoiding public disclosures
• Limitations in publicity or restrictions completely
• No exploitation of individuals

6)The negative impacts of computer on work environment is

• Health problems on prolonged sitting work in front of computers like back pain
• Eye sight weakness due to the direct exposure of light from a nearer source leading to headache
• Communication between human being are limited as most of the conversation and communication occurs through systems only

7)Some of the specific actions which can be taken to ensure the health and safety of employees are

• Providing a safe environment to work
• Periodic health screening in the work place
• Pre employment health check up to be implemented
• Providing safety devices in work places depending on the type and exposures in workplaces