Ergonomics matters!

Repetitive Strain Injuries (or RSI) are becoming an increasing problem for both employers and employees. In particular, as more and more occupations involve computer/input device usage, more people are experiencing the discomfort and potential disability associated with RSI. Here are some facts:

  1. 1 in 50 of all workers in the UK have reported RSI symptoms
  2. 5.4m working days are lost to RSI each year in the UK
  3. Every day six people leave their jobs due to RSI
  4. RSI costs the UK economy between £5bn and £20bn per year
  5. RSI conditions affect the best workers

(Courtesy Repetitive Strain Injury Association, UK)

 
How Ergomatters Can Help

Ergomatters is about helping employers and their workforce to gain awareness of the hidden dangers of the use of computer equipment and the injuries that can result if attention is not paid to ergonomics.

Based on the 10-year personal experience of a RSI sufferer, the learnings presented are indispensable to any organisation with a concern about ergonomic safety and awareness. This direct experience has a more profound impact on an audience than any theoretical teachings.

Ergomatters offers consultancy in RSI and ergonomics both on a one-to-one basis and in the form of presentations.

The "Living with RSI" presentation is a personal overview of living with a Repetitive Strain Injury and the key lessons learned. Its goal is to increase awareness of the hidden dangers in the use of computer equipment and the injuries that can result if attention is not paid to a few ergonomic rules and practices. As presented to Intel, Ireland.