Dear Sara
Where did you buy the Nib click less software from?
Regards,
Clare
Sara Werry wrote:
>
> Hello
>
> Just for info, I have received good reports on the Nib click less
> software from one of our employees who has it installed.
>
> Sara
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chloe Coleridge [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 25 March 2004 17:20
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: RSI mouse & keyboard
>
> Dear all
>
> Many thanks for your responses re this
> I realise I had not put the website address on my email; it is
> www.ergotype.nl
>
> Have a look at the keyboard !!
>
> On a completely different matter: recently went to Marrakech on holiday
> and visited the tanneries there....if anyone is planning to go there in
> the near future it is worth a visit.... Mind boggling!! I shudder to
> think what any risk assessment would throw up
>
> Chloe
> > At a recent conference on musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace
> > the ergonomists that spoke highlighted some interesting points:
> >
> > 1. There is no such thing as an 'ergonomic chair'. Any chair can be
> > ergonomic if it fulfils certain criteria for the individual, the task
> > the environment and other equipment in use to undertake the task.
> >
> > 2. Research has shown that the main risk factors for upper limb
> > disorders are
> > Awkward wrist/arm postures (due to workstation
> > organisation &/or seat height)
> > Undesirable force (usually from people who lack proper
> > keyboard skills and often rectified by online typing courses)
> > High rates of repetition
> > Prolonged duration or inadequate rest
> > Any combinations of the above will substantially
> > increase the risk
> >
> > No matter what fancy keyboard at whatever extortionate price will stop
>
> > or alleviate the problem unless those items are addressed - and then
> > probably not even then! The HSE head of ergonomics Trevor Shaw and
> > both the ergonomists recommended HSG60(rev) 'Upper limb disorders in
> > the workplace' for help and advice. In my experience I have found, on
> > more than one occasion, that some of these so called 'ergonomic'
> > contraptions can cause more problems than they claim to alleviate.
> >
> > Just a word of caution!
> >
> > Greta
> >
> > Greta Thornbory
> > Consultant, Occupational Health & Education www.gtenterprises-uk.com
> > Tel: 01235 770156
> > Mob: 07778 518 027
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Janet Yap" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 5:55 PM
> > Subject: Re: RSI mouse & keyboard
> >
> >
> > Hi Chloe,
> >
> > Have you tried contacting Data Sound Limited? They have a wide range
> > and selections of office equipments. We have employees here similar
> > to yours and with different msd conditions. They are costly but could
>
> > help avoid future litigation. Address: Gates House, 111 -113 Fortis
> > Green, London N2 9HR. Telephone: 0208 883 6421.
> >
> > Regards.
> >
> > Jan
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Chloe Coleridge <[log in to unmask]>@CCOLERIDGE.FSNET.CO.UK>
>
> > on 24/03/2004 15:19:47
> >
> > Please respond to Occupational Health mailing list
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> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > cc:
> > Subject: RSI mouse & keyboard
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi all
> >
> > an RSI sufferer pointed this website out to me: what is the general
> > consensus on the mouse? the keyboard looks too awkward to my
> > thinking,especially for those who look at the keys whilst typing. Does
>
> > anyone have a mouse they would recommend? Obviously this is not a
> > replacement for safe systems at work,such as reduced usage etc etc.
> >
> > Also, has anyone come across a good chair for DSE users over 6'4"?
> >
> >
> >
> > thanks
> >
> >
> >
> > Chloe
> >
> > Chloe Coleridge RN BSc(Hons) SpOHN
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