Ergonomics - Comfortable and Healthy use of Computers
- Asssesments of IT/Computing working environments (e.g. your office) can be requested : help@maths
- The University Information Service has advice about avoiding Upper Limb Disorders (previously known as RSI)
- The University Safety Office has a Code of Practice for safe use of Display Equipment
- Adjusting your display's appearance and resolution under Linux can help make things more comfortable
Break Reminder Software
Our Linux machines have Workrave to help remind you to take regular breaks. Find it at Applications -> Accessories -> Workrave, or run workrave on the command line.
On Windows you can use "RSI prevention" from Start -> All Programs -> Maths Faculty Extra Programs. It will pop up each time you log into a Windows machine until you tell it not to.
Regular Breaks and Exercise are Good
From an article about DVT:
"researchers say anybody who uses a computer for prolonged periods should undertake frequent leg and foot exercises, and take regular breaks away from the screen."
