Computers have improved the workplace in many marvelous ways – but they can be a real pain in the wrist. Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) have become the leading cause of injury in office environments because many jobs are almost entirely computer based. We believe RSIs are preventable and the health and safety of all staff is a shared responsibility. RSI prevention does not have to be difficult or complex….
Repetitive strain injury (RSI) (also known as repetitive stress injury, repetitive motion injuries, repetitive motion disorder (RMD), cumulative trauma disorder (CT), occupational overuse syndrome, overuse syndrome, regional musculoskeletal disorder) is an injury of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems that may be caused by repetitive tasks, forceful exertions, vibrations, mechanical compression (pressing against hard surfaces), or sustained or awkward positions. RSI is not a specific medical diagnosis, but rather a group…
By definition Ergonomics is nothing but the consideration of human beings in the design of the man-made objects, facilities, and environments that people use in the various aspects of their lives. The primary aims of ergonomics Is to optimize the functioning of a system by adapting it to human capacities and needs. A stone-age human in an environment using a flint stone as a knife could modify the shape of the…
INTRODUCTION During the first year of life, your baby…
