6.+Minimising+risks

Ergonomics: it is essential to perform actions that you can support, readable displays for H & S, make sure that well-matched systems are in use and prevent overusing of technology for a lengthy period which results to uneasiness. It is important to evaluate the similarities and differences that individuals respond to the use of each system. Being at ease and comfort would be a major key in minimising risks of RSI.
 * General lifestyle**: there is a say in French://”mieux vaut guerrir que prevenir”//, in other words prevention is the best method to apply rather than going throughout a cure or healing process. A good lifestyle with healthy diet and exercise can contribute to minimising the risk.

Better more ergonomic technology can also lead to risk reduction, this includes more ergonomic designed keyboard and autocorrect technology for spelling mistakes. Abilitynet provides information on RSI in computing. (14)

Employers also hold some of the responsibility to provide a good safe environment for its employees to perform daily tasks without fear of any form of strain or injury. Obligations from Health and Safety at work act 1974 and Health and Safety regulations 1992. (15)

Employers has the responsibility to provide a safe environment for its employees to perform daily tasks without fearing any type of strain or injury, there are obligations that can be read from H & S at work act 1974 and H & S regulations 1992, Provision and use of work equipment. The whole purpose of these acts is promoting diminished or eradicated risks for RSI at work or by work equipment. (16)
 * Alternate Technology**: the less use of keyboard is a help to the present danger of RSI, modifying control panel settings with a stable speed for the mouse. The autocorrect is another option to substitute usual used sentences and improved keyboards are available than the conventional one and now some organisations employ voice recognition software. Organisations such AbilityNet have for goal to provide information about to employees about RSI in computing.