RSI - Repetitive Strain Injury (ROSPA Endorsed)

Repetitive Strain Injuries are, in this technological age, an increasing risk to workers, and a challenge to organisational health and safety. Any RSI is painful and, in some cases, highly debilitating. It can lead to an inability to do certain jobs, or even work at all. For the individual this can have physical, mental, and financial costs, whilst for the organisation it can mean the additional costs of staff cover, recruitment, and job training. Absence due to sickness can also rob organisations of people with knowledge and skills that are vital for its success. A further problem is the increasing possibility of legal action taken by staff against employers who have failed to take appropriate steps to remove or reduce the risk of contracting RSI. This course is a first important step in educating staff on what causes RSI, and how to avoid it. The duration of this course is 20 minutes and can be completed over multiple sessions. By the end of this course you will be able to: • Undertake desktop stretches and animated exercises • Understand how to prevent RSI • State the symptoms of RSI • Describe the causes of RSI • Understand what RSI is