workSafe: New RSI Prevention Software

Binary Logic has developed new RSI prevention software, workSafe, to assist employers to manage Repetitive Strain Injuries (rsi), whilst protecting their staff while working at the computer. The software integrates and supports statutory Health and Safety legislation and helps sustain best working practice of the keyboard and mouse.

Bournemouth, UK (PRWEB) February 15, 2004 --The software monitors work patterns and decides when a break from repetitive keyboard or mouse action is required. Calculations tuned to the human body measure strain, based on current and previous computer usage. Whilst clever underneath, the software is simple to use, with only three slider settings to be set by each user.

During enforced breaks at the computer, workSafe shows exercise movies with descriptive text to ease physical and mental strain. A variety of 'safeTips appear on-screen when the user becomes under keyboard/mouse pressure, giving many ergonomic suggestions.

Binary Logic has modelled current medical opinions to a real-time analysis engine within the software creating a measure" of human strain.

Research shows that with well chosen recovery time, the algorithm is remarkably efficient at tracking your recovery during rest periods. This is where workSafe supersedes time-out based systems currently on the market as it can accurately register recovery during many short and long breaks.

Richness and versatility of settings accommodates all members of the computer workforce within the companys Health and Safety Agreement. Breaks and other events are time and date stamped in the systems Event Log. Health and Safety managers can also set the system to receive related automated reports from users.

workSafe is multi-lingual, currently in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian.
Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98, Me, 2000, NT4, XP and 2003.

workSafe website: http://www.binarylogicgroup.com/workSafe/

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