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 5 February 2006 Amnesty International (AI) introduces WorkPaceThe International Secretariat (IS) of Amnesty International (AI) has introduced WorkPace, a software program developed to prevent injuries that can result from using a computer, throughout its organisation worldwide. In late 2003 the IS joint consultation group of management and trade unions identified a need to explore further options for reducing the incidence of RSI and other computer related injuries amongst its staff members. They formed a team to examine the options open to it. The team was led by Bill Nuttall, Director of Human Resources, and consisted of representatives from the human resources, Health and Safety and IT teams, the in-house Occupational Therapist and Union representation. This team conducted a wide investigation as to what was effective in helping in the prevention of and recuperation from computer-related injuries. They discovered WorkPace, a software tool that combines comprehensive end-user training in protecting computer users with individually tailored breaks and exercise programmes. A pilot of WorkPace was implemented across a broad cross-section of the IS London-based staff in order to establish IT compliance, employee reaction, work style compatibility, and effectiveness in terms of reducing incidences of computer-related injuries. Between April and June 2004 48 users participated in the pilot of the WorkPace software. The user group was fully representative of the organisation in terms of job roles and responsibilities and included a number of people who were experiencing significant pain, discomfort, or eyestrain from using a computer at the beginning of the pilot. At the conclusion of the six week pilot, Home Working Solutions produced a report for the committee which allowed them to accurately evaluate both the participants' computer usage and their reaction to the use of WorkPace. The WorkPace software is now being placed on all PCs and lap-tops within AI worldwide. The organisation is also making WorkPace freely available to any staff that use computers at home. Bill Nuttall said: "The IS is committed to doing as much as possible to ensure that its staff are protected from any form of computer related injuries." For further information: Simon Southgate - 020 7924 7988 or 07711 670301 (simon@primuscommunications.co.uk)
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