Repetitive Strain Injury: what it is and what you can do about it? The equipment By Stéf Kasprowski, BUCS IT supporter.

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Repetitive Strain Injury: what it is and what you can do about it? The equipment By Stéf Kasprowski, BUCS IT supporter

Tools that can help: BigStretch Free Available to install on University desktop PCs Features [1] Set the amount of time between breaks. Choose between predefined or your own message(s). Select the reminder style, balloon, popup or micro-break. Pick the level of intrusiveness (depending on strictness). Optionally pick a sound for your reminder. Increase reminders automatically to suit your work rate. Various other adjustments to suit you. [1]

BigStretch

Keyboards Mini Number Slide Arch Keyboard arc design Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard 4000 wrist alignment

Vertical Mice Accuratus Upright Mouse USB Vertical 45degrees alignment Evoluent Vertical Mouse Available both left and right handed Right handed version available in small size

Joystick-type Mice 3M Ergonomic Optical Mouse Available left and right handed Various sizes Penguin Vertical Mouse Ambidextrous design vertical alignment

Trackball Mice Trackball Mouse The arm doesn't move, Buttons activation without affecting the pointer position Either thumb-operated or finger-operated

Phone headset BT Accord 10 Universal telephone headset

Recommendations No one-fits-all device Assessment by UHSE [1] before buying any device Quadrant: approved supplier (via ITP) Install the drivers BigStretch on your PC Note: Mac and Linux users Workrave (GNU/Linux and Microsoft Windows) Time Out and AntiRSI for Mac OS Beware of mobile technologies can trigger RSI [1] University Health, Safety, and Environment Service