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Ergo Health online ergonomic training
CorpMed, LLC
Compatibility: Windows95 and WindowsNT
Distribution: Ergo Health can run on individual workstations (clients) or multiple users can access the program over an intranet.
Availability: Direct
About the Ergo Health TM Training Programs (from their website):
The most advanced Computer Based Training Application available.
This is the only multimedia ergonomic program written and produced by an occupational physician.
The Ergo Health TM programs arose from Dr. Kevin Byrne's extensive clinical experience treating patients afflicted with Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTD's), such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis.
Kevin Byrne:
I am an occupational physician who grew tired of treating CTD's after-the-fact. While at AT&T, I was convinced that the great majority of these injuries and many more, unreported, were preventable. So, at CorpMed we have pooled my knowledge of preventive strategies with others' technical skills into an on-line office ergo training program that we call Ergo Health. My experience is that lectures and passive ergo work site evals don't teach well enough. We think it is most effective and efficient to use a company's network to deploy interactive, multimedia ergo training!
Datachem Software, Inc.
Compatibility: Windows or MAC
About the ErgoSmart:
ErgoSmart is a self-paced, interactive and easy-to-use software training tool that teaches your employees how to work comfortably with their computers.
No special computer hardware is needed! Runs on ALL your computers and is available for DOS, Windows or MAC operating systems.
Full-color graphics and 5 sections of information give common-sense solutions to your users.
Trains your employees how to work comfortably with their existing computer workstation equipment.
Computer ergonomics information is easily accessible and always available for every employee who uses a computer!
Datachem Software, Inc.
Compatibility: Windows or MAC
About the ErgoTips:
ErgoTips is a computer ergonomic instructional screen saver. It is a tool that helps you reinforce comfortable computing work habits for your employees. Whenever a computer is left idle, the screen is filled with 3-D, full color, animated screens of ergonomic tips rather than "flying toasters".
Eight different screens of animated computer workstation tips show employees how to work comfortably with their computers.
Six screens of illustrated stretching exercises show your employees how to "Stretch for Comfort" at their own workstations.
Each stretching exercise includes an automatic countdown counter.
No special computer hardware is needed! Runs on ALL your computers and is available for Windows or MAC operating systems.
Perfectly complements and reinforces ErgoSmart training by reminding employees about the importance of good ergonomics.
The Road to Comfort
David Brown
Compatibility: all browsers
Availability: Direct
About the ErgoTips:
Ergonomics training and self-help software
Work health education materials by David Brown (workplace psychologist and ergonomist) and Dr Robin Mitchell (occupational health physician) are based on practical experience in the workplace, helping thousands of workers to find solutions to discomfort, pain and stress.
The Road to Comfort is the latest expression of this information. This ergonomics training software covers workstation adjustment, remedying discomfort, workplace exercises, stress, and workplace relationships.
Once training has been completed, users can dip into the broad knowledge base anonymously at any time for quick remedies to discomfort and stress.
The program finds a balance between corporate responsibility and individual responsibility for health in the workplace.
David Brown's website also contains many free articles on stress and pain.
Ergosaver
Ergosaver, Inc.
System requirements: IExplorer 4.0+ or Netscape 4.0+ and Flash 4.0+ plugin
About the Ergosaver:
Ergosaver is the web-based office ergonomics training solution focused on motivating PC users to organize an optimal personal computer work environment. It addresses risk-factor prevention for discomforts associated with PC use, including:
* Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD)
* Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI)
* Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
* Backaches
* Headaches and eye strain
Ergosaver uses the Scandinavian training method: highly personalized, focused, results-oriented and fun experiences to maximize well-being and long-term benefits while improving productivity. Extensive tracking for administrators.
Ergosaver is targeted to companies which make the training available to all employees using a PC more than a couple hours per day, and it integrates the efforts of in-house or external ergonomists and safety managers.
ScreamSaver
Infinite Innovations Ltd
System requirements: Windows 3.0/3.1/3.11, Windows 95/NT
About the ScreamSaver:
ScreamSaver is a very reliable program which can be customised to each individual's needs. It is designed to combat the many problems with using a computer for a long period of time:
* RSI
* Back and neck pain
* Eye strain and headaches
* Temporary myopia (shortsightedness)
* Stress
Users can use ScreamSaver to prompt them to take breaks using either regular intervals (eg 3 min break every 20 mins) or a hierarchy of intervals (short breaks after a short period of time and increasingly longer breaks after longer periods).
The potential problems of being at a computer for too long are emphasised and guidance is given on good computing practice and good posture. Descriptions of 30 exercises are given with the emphasis on stopping being in front of the computer, doing alternative work and exercising.
ScreamSaver has many options which determine how intrusive the warning is. It is very important to match the degree of intrusion to each individual to ensure that the user does not get frustrated and turn the program off. The intrusion options include sound, size, colour and other options. Every option can be set and fixed by either the user or the company. Users are not locked out of their computers because most users find this too frustrating if this happens.
It has network options which allow site managers to display their own contact details on screen, provide a direct link to their health and safety document, display their own exercises and generally control all the available options. The help file includes a thorough description of installing, customising and using ScreamSaver.
Medical professionals can easily customise ScreamSaver to advertise their own services within the program and can include recommendations for each and every patient.
ScreamSaver is also designed to help EC employers fulfil their obligations under EC regulations 90/270 regarding the use of VDU screens.
RestReminder
Intes, Inc.
System requirements: Windows 3.0/3.1/3.11, Windows 95/NT
About the RestReminder:
RestReminder simply reminds you when it is the time to rest. The small, unobtrusive reminder window appears in the rightmost corner of the screen during a pause of inactivity (no keystrokes, no clicks). The reminder window closes after a few seconds (adjustable), or if you click it shut. RestReminder's friendly Options window makes it easy to customize settings for how often or how long the reminder message appears. It even notifies you of excessive keystrokes or mouse clicks! RestReminder is indispensable in maintaining a regular schedule of breaks.
You can experience the benefits of this fun tool to prevent Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI) or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS).
fit@work 3D
Alen Jevsenak
System requirements: Windows
Availability: Direct
About the fit@work 3D:
A revolutionary REALTIME 3D health & fitness software.
fit@work 3D is a new technology that provides a REALTIME 3D animated virtual instructor that takes care of your health and keeps you fit-at-work ! Your instructor "lives" in your computer and directs you regularly to short and varying exercise breaks. You have permanent access to thoroughly selected doctors recommended EXERCISES and you can learn them very easily by simply following her motions. You can even rotate your "teacher" in any direction - so you won't miss any detail.
With the help of an individually configurable and intelligent REMINDER you can easily integrate her into your daily working routine, ... avoid pains caused by lack of motion, improve your sense of time, strengthen your self-discipline, reduce your stress significantly even while working ... and you will have much more fun and success at work!
ErgoSentry
Magnitude Information Systems, Inc.
System requirements: Windows
Availability: Distributors or Direct from Magnitude
About the ErgoSentry:
ErgoSentry is designed to help protect you from RSI related to use of your computer. Using the computer for long periods without a break (or even short periods in poorly setup workstations or poor postures) slowly damages the soft tissues of your hands, wrists, and arms causing RSI damage. Because the symptoms of RSI develop slowly, it is easy to ignore them. But the pain of RSI is real, and the disability can be permanent.
Our clients tell us ErgoSentry can pay for itself in several areas many times over:
* Lower insurance costs due to lower incidence of RSI
* Lower healthcare costs due to lower incidence of RSI
* Reduced training costs as company training materials are reinforced by ErgoSentry
* Increased productivity from micro-breaks, better posture and training reinforcement
* Reduced re-training costs due to lower incidence of RSI
Our clients tell us they are using ErgoSentry for:
* RSI Prevention
* Training Programs
* Productivity Management
* Rehabilitation - Back to work programs
* Workstation Analysis
* Ergonomic Interventions
* Human Resource Programs
* Case Analysis
* ADA & OSHA Compliance
* More...
A.R.M.S. Avoid Repetitive Motion Syndrome
Micronite
About the A.R.M.S. Avoid Repetitive Motion Syndrome:
An interactive, visual ergonomic software for reducing the risk of developing painful computer-related repetitive strain injuries.
* Exercise Manager makes it easy to customize your own exercise program.
* Digital videos of exercises that reduce tension, improve blooflow, stretch, strengthen, and tone the overworked muscles, tendons, and joints.
* VCR-like buttons for playing the exercises anytime you feel your muscles and joints are becoming overused and tired.
* Gauges display build-up of "repetitive stress" by counting keystrokes, mouse movements, and time elapsed.
* Sliders allow you to set your own activity thresholds for taking exercise breaks automatically.
Loaded with features requested by ergonomists and occupational health and safety professionals!
WorkPace
Niche Software Ltd
Compatibility: MS Windows (3.x, 95, and NT), OS/2
About the WorkPace:
As a summary the package:
* Monitors all mouse and keyboard usage.
* Implements a flexible user customizable break regime.
* Provides comprehensive information and on-line help.
More specifically WorkPace features include:
* Micro-pauses and rest breaks (macro-pauses).
* Monitoring of typing speed and time worked.
* Timetable of weekly work schedule (meetings, lunch breaks, etc.).
* Data recording and usage statistics (for last 6 months).
* Comprehensive on-line help.
* Advice on
* Ergonomics.
* Correct working techniques for mouse and keyboard.
* RSI prevention and rehabilitation.
* Networking facilities.
Special features of WorkPace are:
* Setup wizard.
* Unique multi-level warning system.
* Intelligent calculation of optimal break times.
* Optional forcing of breaks.
* On-screen status display.
* Password protection.
Stretch Break
Para Technologies
Compatibility: PC
About the Stretch Break:
A team of health care professionals developed Stretch Break to increase circulation, relieve tension, boost your energy level, and help guard against Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs).
Once installed on your hard drive, Stretch Break gently reminds you to take periodic breaks while using your computer. You are invited to perform a series of low-impact stretches illustrated on the screen. Then Stretch Break returns you to your current Windows application.
Our latest version, Stretch Break PRO, has an administrator module for tracking the use patterns of Stretch Break. It also allows users to select the stretches that appear on the screen.
Stretch Break is simple. With one mouse click, you begin stretching with the figure on the screen, or you can delay or cancel the stretches.
Stretch Break is flexible. You select how long to wait between stretch sessions and how many stretches per session (defaults are 30 minutes and 3 stretches). Each stretch lasts for 15 to 25 seconds, so you are back to work in one or two minutes.
Stretch Break works. Surveyed Stretch Break users report reduced stress levels, greater awareness of the need to take breaks, greater awareness of ergonomic issues, and reduced stiffness and muscle ache.
PowerPause
Possibility Outpost
Compatibility: Windows
About the PowerPause:
Take a break! It's a fact: You can't sit on your butt all day using your computer and expect to be healthy. Over 75% of all workers compensation claims relate to RSI. You need to take a break and stretch. Get your blood flowing and parts moving. PowerPause automatically prompts you to take a break and leads you through an exciting variery of stretches. Automatic. Easy. Because you need a stretch break you need PowerPause. It's all very logical.
The common sense notion behind PowerPause is that problems happen when you do a lot of computer work over a long period of time without taking a break. We must take breaks when using computers! Once you've decided taking a break is a good idea then you have to ask: When should I take a break? What should I do during the break? PowerPause was created to answer both questions. PowerPause uses the idea of micropauses. Rather than taking one long break PowerPause asks you to take more short breaks with stretching during the break. PowerPause pops up from time-to-time during the day and leads you through a short set of stretches. We call this feature your personal trainer. Like with a personal trainer you don't have to remember when to take a break or what to do during the break, your personal trainer will prompt you with stretches to do, disappearing when you are done.
The stretches cover all the parts of your body that may hurt with prolonged computer use. There are stretches for your hands, fingers, neck, shoulders, arms, as well as eye relaxation exercises. You Want to Know More about RSI? Good. We are very proud of our extensive help system which teaches all about RSI, how to setup your workstation, and much much more.
EyerCise
RAN Enterprises
Compatibility: Windows (3.0/3.1), OS/2 PM (1.3/2.0) [Not DOS]
About the EyerCise:
Aimed at preventing RSI and eye strain, this program warns you to take breaks after a configurable interval (or at fixed times). Optionally displays descriptions and pictures of exercises - pictures are animated and program beeps you to help you do exercises at the correct rate. Includes 19 stretches and 4 visual training exercises, can configure which are included and how many repetitions you do - breaks last from 3 to 7 minutes. Also includes online help on workplace ergonomics.
Quote from their literature
EyerCise is a Windows program that breaks up your day with periodic sets of stretches and visual training exercises. The stretches work all parts of your body, relieving tension and helping to prevent Repetitive Strain Injury. The visual training exercises will improve your peripheral vision and help to relieve eye strain. Together these help you to become more relaxed and productive.
The package includes the book Computers & Visual Stress by Edward C. Godnig, O.D. and John S. Hacunda, which describes the ergonomic setup for a computer workstation and provides procedures and exercises to promote healthy and efficient computer use.
Comments:
I have a copy of this, and it works as advertised: I would say it is better for RSI prevention than RSI management, because it does not allow breaks at periods less than 30 minutes. Also, it interrupts you based on clock time rather than typing time, which is not so helpful unless you use the keyboard all day. Worked OK on Windows 3.0 though it did occasionally crash with a UAE - not sure why. Also refused to work with the space bar on one PC, and has one window without window controls. Very useable though, and does not require any sound hardware. -Richard Donkin
ErgoMinder
Sapiens Software Pty Ltd
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, OS2
About the ErgoMinder:
ErgoMinder is an entertaining exercise reminder software program for all computer users. ErgoMinder helps prevent RSI and helps accelerate the recovery process. ErgoMinder works in the background on your Windows PC or your Macintosh, giving you friendly reminders to move and stretch in timed intervals. The Ergo-Dudes show you how to exercise to prevent the onset of postural pain and Repetition Strain Injuries. You can customise ErgoMinder to accommodate many physical ailments. You can also find out how to set up your workstation for best ergonomic performance.
Stress Away
Stress Away Software
Compatibility: Windows
About the Stress Away:
The Ergonomic Software Solution for:
* Headaches
* Blurred Vision
* Gritty-feeling eyes
* Stiff neck or shoulders
* Painful wrists
* General Fatigue
Stress Away Reduces Computer-Use-Related Fatigue and Tension!
Stress Away Software provides easy-to-understand text and photos which guide you through brief exercises for your eyes, neck, head & shoulders, and wrists.
Stress Away is not a screen saver, it pops up on your screen while you work and shows you a quick, easy exercise to reduce stress and tension.
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