Question

0. Sidney loves technology and uses it regularly for work and at home. For approxi- mately 8-10 hours a day, Sidney is either in front of a computer screen, using a tablet, or using his smartphone. Recently the software developers of his smart- phone released an update, which was designed to decrease the amount of blue light emitted by the phone during night time hours. Curious about this, Sidney did some research and found various articles that indicated that computers, tablets and smartphones emit blue light and use ofthese devices during night time hours or in dark environments can cause potential health effects; in particular, blue light can have a negative effect on an individual's sleep cycle.

   The next day while at work Sidney asks his supervisor whether she knows any- thing about the impact ofblue light on employees. Mackenzie, Sidney's supervisor, tells him that she read an article on the topic a number ofyears ago; however, at

   the time the research was inconclusive. Sidney expresses his concern about how blue light could be having an impact on his health and the health ofhis coworkers. Mackenzie agrees to look into this further and get back to Sidney with respect to

   what she finds.
   Upon consulting with the health and safety managerJosh, Mackenzie learns he

   too is unaware ofany potential hazards associated with blue light radiation. Both Josh and Mackenzie decide they need to investigate further. Josh agrees to conduct more research and consult with experts on the topic and get back to her within the

   next two weeks. Two weeks later Josh informs Mackenzie that blue light can, in fact, have potentially negative effects on sleep cycles by affecting the production ofsleep hormones; however, testing for this is extremely complex and not something that can be done locally. Given that a number of employees including Sidney are required to work shift work, you are concerned about the impact this could be hav-

   ing. As both Josh and Mackenzie, how would you handle this situation? Should you take greater steps to learn more about radiation from technology and what you

   should or could you do to measure the impact?

Answer 1

In this situation , we need to take the help of intervals and exercises for eyes between work and we must make sure employees are given sufficient time to sleep and let their eyes rest. When they are working during night shifts , regular intervals must be given and the screens must be given guards now a days available to protect from such rays. We need to take expert advise on the radiation from technology as we cannot research on it ourselves and must take their opinion in taking effective measures for the safety of employees.