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OfficeWise and ErgoWise
monitor, teach, test and audit. They
can reduce the risk
of Occupational
Overuse Syndrome and help fulfil employers'
legislative requirements.
Easy
to configure to Network or Intranet and
edit for different environments and work
cultures.
ErgoWise is available
on CD-ROM for home and small office users.
It has full audio support and comes with
a free exercise reminder screen saver. |
Training
Legislation requires computer users
to be taught healthy work practices!
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Based on current
best ergonomics practice, ErgoWise
complies with government legislation.
It teaches
how to set up and use a computer,
monitor and input devices plus other
OH&S hints.
There's basic instruction
on chair, desk and computer adjustments
and other advice
for safe use of all types of workstation
equipment.
It records the time
spent on each topic to identify weak
knowledge areas. Pre-test and
post-test results are recorded for
learning evaluation.
The program is easily
edited and customised for different
work environments
and cultures.
Even the courseware
is ergonomic as it accepts both mouse
and keyboard interaction. |
Usage monitor
The key to healthy computing and worker
efficiency is frequent short breaks!
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The OfficeWise Monitor keeps track
of how long a user has been working at
the computer. You can set timers for
non-intrusive exercise and rest break
reminders.
It optionally keep
records and report on reminder response
times and numbers
of breaks taken. Observe and record
games use with optional reminder of
the dangers of
occupational overuse syndrome from
keyboard and mouse activity.
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Health audit
Employers must monitor workers' health!
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The body audit records computer operators'
pain sites including frequency and intensity
details. Gather information about skills,
attitudes and needs as well as job satisfaction.
Users can be required
to repeat the audit at preset intervals
for comparison.
Workstation
and job audit ~ Multiple-choice
questions throughout the training
perform a first-line job
and workstation audit. Collect
data about job requirements, equipment,
software
and the work environment generally.
Participant comments
are invited on each section for valuable
user feedback.
Reporting and statistical
analysis available to highlight office
equipment or OH&S consultant requirements and
can be linked into existing HR software.
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Exercises
Employers must provide OH&S information!
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OfficeWise On-Line provides thirteen
exercises with descriptions, still images
and video designed to minimise the dangers
of occupational overuse syndrome.
Users who report pain during the body
audit are automatically advised to
seek medical advice before attempting
any exercises.
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