Stretch Break™ Ergonomic Software for Office Health & Safety
Client Testimonials
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"Stretch Break Pro is a dynamic, affordable, and innovative software package. Extensive use of a computer is inevitable in a Contact Centre environment and Stretch Break Pro is an easy solution to remind us all of the importance of our health and wellbeing whilst at work. Management and staff embraced the product quickly and before we knew it, everyone was making an effort to stretch regularly throughout the day.”
Tina Higgins, Operations Manager, LawAccess NSW "I found the program relaxing and invigorating.... its friendly interface talked me into taking breaks and helped me feel better while working."
Michael Goldstein, PC Laptop Stretch Break™ is a “Computer-Based Stress & Fatigue Reduction Software Program” for employees. For Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) managers, it is an effective office health and safety program that can help minimise OH&S claims. A team of health care professionals developed Stretch Break™ to help guard against Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) and Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS), increase circulation, relieve tension and boost your energy level. Soreness and stiffness from continual computer use can be pre-cursors to RSI, OOS and MSD (Musculoskeletal Disorders). The cost to your business is $1000’s of dollars in lost time, temporary staff, and workers compensation claims per employee. Once installed on your computer, Stretch Break™ gently reminds you to take breaks at your computer. You are invited to participate in a series of low-impact stretches, many drawn from yoga, presented on-screen. Stretch Break™ also provides guidelines for an ergonomically correct and friendly workstation, encouraging office health & safety as well as a series of hints on how to avoid injuries when using your computer.
Stretch Break™ reminds you to stretch and shows you how! Stretch Break™ Ergonomic Software helps your staff to: Prevent Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS) or
Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Prevent cramps, injuries, muscle stiffness, aches, strains, & spasms Increase circulation plus boost mental and physical energy levels Reduce tension and emotional stress Improve muscle coordination and function Prevent postural problems and increase greater ergonomic awareness Refresh mind and body in minutes Increase concentration span and mental focus Promotes general body relaxation and Stay healthy and more productive
Stretch Break™ Ergonomic Software Clients include: Government Corporate - Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC)
Rail Infrastructure Dept of Local Government Dept of Tourism, Sport & Recreation Department of Veterans' Affairs Department of Primary Industries -
Workforce Planning & Development
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Intel 3M Unitek Bayer AOL Boeing Yahoo HP
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Stretch Break™ Ergonomic Software Latest Features • Yoga-based stretches
• Easily customised
• Optional reminder size and placement
• Standing stretches
• Smart Timer
• Control of sequence of stretches
• Ergo Hints reminder after each stretch
• Customized sound files
• Thumbnail sketches of each stretch
• 36 Stretches
• 21 Ergo-reminders
• Ergo Guidelines - setting up an ergonomically correct workstation
Stretch Break™ Software User Research on Occupational Health & Safety 5 Key Results of PC Operators 1. Reduces stiffness and muscle ache associated with long hours at the keyboard
2. Users of Stretch Break™ reduced their stress level
3. Staff took frequent mini-breaks to sustain performance
4. The users addressed ergonomic issues
5. Increased circulation and oxygen
The study was initiated in order to measure the impact of using the Stretch Break™ software program. Computer operators who had been using the program for an average of 11 weeks were asked to evaluate their experiences by completing a computer-assisted questionnaire. The survey included questions on their opinions about the impact of the program, how long and how often they used Stretch Break™, as well as some demographic questions. The study is being replicated at other sites where Stretch Break™ is being used. Data from the completed questionnaires has been tabulated. A summary of the results is available upon request. What could you pay for a workers compensation case?
“The total workers compensation payments from 1985 to 2004 for MSD total $423.3 million.” Victorian Trades Hall Council Pricing information - click here
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