Comfortable and Healthy use of Computers (prevention of RSI)

• Asssesments of IT/Computing working environments (e.g. your office) can be requested : help@damtp
• Work-Related Upper Limb Disorders (WRULDs), previously better know as RSI - information from the Computing Service
• Code of Practice for safe use of Display Equipment (only locally accessible)

Break Reminder Software

On UNIX with the gnome desktop there is "typing break" found via System -> Preferences -> Keyboard.

Or you can use xwrits. An example command line to start it:

xwrits typetime=30 breaktime=5 after 15 clock

On Windows you can use "RSI prevention" from Start -> DAMTP Apps

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."