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RSI or Repetitive Strain Injury
became a hot topic in the 1990's and is no less an issue today. With increasingly
large compensation claims made against employers of office staff, many
companies are now well aware of the syndrome. Various types of injury caused
by the repetitive use of data entry and computer equipment come under the
umbrella heading of RSI - for instance carpal tunnel syndrome and tenosynovitis.
The introduction of the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations
(1992) has also increased awareness of the risks of using equipment such
as computers and word-processors, including RSI and other effects such
as eye strain, back ache and headaches. |
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Ergonomics in Practice offers advice
on all aspects of RSI prevention and compliance with the Display Screen
Equipment (DSE) Regulations. We can:
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Perform risk assessments on existing workstations.
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Advise on the appropriate equipment and furniture to be provided to office
staff.
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Advise and train staff on how best to use their workstation.
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Train facilities managers and those responsible for the office layout and
equipment.
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Advise on activities to comply with the Regulations.
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In addition we offer an office layout
service for companies who are moving office or redesigning their office.
This includes advice on providing the right equipment and facilities, and
on laying out the office appropriately, so that the new design supports
the people using the office in their daily tasks. Office moves are notoriously
difficult, disruptive and unpopular. We find that spending some time evaluating
the needs of the people affected can bring huge rewards by getting it right
first time - complaints and niggles are reduced and fewer people need to
be relocated after the initial change. |
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We have considerable experience
in office ergonomics and are always happy to discuss your requirements
or ideas - feel free to contact
us if you feel the way we work
can be of benefit to you. |
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Portable computers |
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Portable computers are becoming
more and more popular, and in many organisations are beginning to replace
desktop computers. However, there is evidence to suggest that portable
computers may be causing additional musculoskeletal problems for their
users, such as neck, shoulder and wrist problems. The reduced screen and
keyboard size, the lack of external "mouse", the compact arrangement of
screen and keyboard, and the weight carried may all cause difficulties
for regular users. |
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Ergonomics in Practice can offer
up to date information on the things your company can do to reduce the
risk to your staff from portable computer use - feel free to
contact
us if you feel the
way we work
can be of benefit to you. |
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"The computer can do more work faster than a human because
it doesn't have to answer the phone."
- Joey Adams |
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