Peak Performance (previously known as Kairos)
Computers are now commonplace in work and education, so computer-related health
and safety is not something that can be ignored.
Lack of knowledge and inattention to healthy computer use can result in serious
health problems so it is important that you enable and encourage healthy
practices. This has just been made easier with Peak Performance. If you have
heard people talking about 'break reminder software', 'exercise break software',
'prevention RSI software' or 'preventing carpal tunnel' then this is what they
mean. Peak Performance is the responsible solution for helping to manage
computer-related health and safety risks in your workplace.
Protect yourself against avoidable costs
Peak Performance is a comprehensive, user-friendly and effective solution for
proactively managing computer-related health and safety issues. It will help to
protect your staff from health problems brought about by computer use and
therefore protect your organisation from the costs associated with these
problems. Lost productivity, ACC / insurance premium increases, prosecution /
compensation payments, and staff turnover costs are all costs you can avoid with
the use of Peak Performance.
Let Peak Performance tell you where you are at risk
Computer users can be unaware of situations that add to the risk that injury
will develop, or if they are aware they could be unsure of what to do to reduce
the risks. Many health problems associated with computer use are of an ergonomic
nature and the cause can be hard to make out. Peak Performance enables you to
identify, monitor, report on and address hazards and potential hazards
associated with computer use.
Design a solution for each user based on their risk
Peak Performance helps you to customise workstation design, monitors how you
go about your work, and also teaches you to recognise early warning signs. Each
user will be trained to optimise the set-up of their workstation, and be guided
by the break reminder software to use micropauses, stretch and exercise breaks,
and rest breaks.
Rely on Peak Performance to expose bad habits
Research suggests that computer-related health problems, such as: repetitive
strain injuries (RSI) or occupational overuse syndrome (OOS) e.g. carpal tunnel
syndrome (CTS) and tendon injuries (tendonitis, tenosynovitis) back problems
e.g. Musculoskeletal injuries (MSI) and work-related musculoskeletal disorders
(WRMSD) come from keeping an immobile load on small muscles for long periods of
time without giving them a chance at recovery. Peak performance reminds you to
rest and relieve the load to prevent muscle exhaustion and subsequent injury.
Being able to monitor computer usage and modify unhealthy computer use habits is
an effective tool to managing computer-related health problems.
Train your way to a healthier work environment
Peak Performance is neither an enforcement tool nor informing tool, but a
training tool to help prevent muscle debilitating conditions like RSI/OOS. The
program works with the user, resulting in proven performance improvements such
as reduction in errors, improvement in reaction time, significantly less
discomfort, significantly less fatigue. These improvements positively contribute
to morale, receptiveness and motivation, and ultimately a healthier work
environment.