With recent announcements from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists, RSI continues to be reported in the media as a serious issue, with articles on the BBC and the Guardian.

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapists say that both the Government and businesses need to do more to help protect employees from repetitive strain injuries (RSI).

Latest figures show that there are more than 200,000 RSI sufferers a year in the UK.

It is estimated that RSI costs UK business £300m a year - through absence, sick pay and administration.

The deputy director-general of the CBI, John Cridland, said, "Businesses take the wellbeing of their staff and the issue of RSI very seriously.
"… the focus should be on improving information and support on appropriate prevention strategies."

To follow John's advice, visit our ergonomic website for more information on preventing RSI.

62% of employees say their employer has placed less emphasis on health and safety since the recession hit, according to a survey by National Accident Helpline.

These shocking figures have been revealed after the Health and Safety Executive reported that 34 million work days are lost every year because of work-related illness or injury - a worrying 1.4 days for every British employee.

Legal director of National Accident Helpline, John Campbell, said:

"Investing time and money to make your workplace as safe as possible may seem less important during a recession, but these figures show that there is a financial incentive to do so. Employees who have accidents because of poor workplace safety have every right to claim for compensation."

There is no doubt that it's tough out there, but our advice would be not to risk compensation claims and the costs of sickness absence and instead continue to provide a safe and productive place of work. Any other method is just false economy.

Keytools is pleased to offer the new version of TextHelp Read & Write Gold version 9.

The ultimate reading and writing support tool just got better. With advanced usability and performance, Read & Write provides assistance with reading and writing and improving the quality of written work.

What's new?
NEW Screen Masking
NEW high quality male and female voices
IMPROVED spelling suggestions
IMPROVED word prediction dictionary

TextHelp Experts
When you buy Read & Write 9 from Keytools, you’ll get ongoing support and practical advice from our team of experts. Upgrade prices are available for those already benefitting from TextHelp. Education and local authority licences are also available, offering a cost saving and the opportunity to establish best practice.

Get your copy
Email us for cost details and more information on upgrading to TextHelp 9.
Or call us on 023 8029 4500.

"Come to Southampton to see some chairs?" That's what one of our customers, quite rightly, asked. Our answer ... Yes!

Why? Leading global provider of office furniture, Herman Miller, is exclusively visiting Keytools to demonstrate their innovative ergonomic chairs and unveiling the brand new Embody.

You'll want to sit in, and try an ergonomic chair before making a final decision.

Don't take our word for it
"I came along with 3 of my colleagues and we were able test the quality and adjustability of the chairs on display. It's impossible to understand a product just by looking at a picture. Being able to test it myself was really important.

The Herman Miller chairs were ten times more comfortable than other chairs I have used and great value for money. I wish I had been able to test products like this before. It would have saved me time and money." ... read case study
Keith Peskett, Health & Safety Manager,Royal West Sussex NHS Trust

Book your place today
This exclusive event will be held at our Southampton showroom on Tuesday 10th March from 2 until 4pm. Reserve one of a limited number of spaces by registering today.

There will be a comfortable seat waiting for you!

P.S. Call us on 023 8029 4500 if you can't wait until 10th March

Did you want to stay under your duvet this morning because you're feeling fed up about Friday 13th? Were you scared to switch on the news in case they're talking about the credit crunch ... again? Or maybe you couldn't see your car this morning for snow ...

Well, here's a bit of good news. Keytools is offering free standard delivery on all UK orders.

Yay! So forget all the bad news and cheer up! Go to our website www.keytools.co.uk, or call our jolly sales team on 023 8029 4500 .

Enjoy!

P.S. Here are 13 things Keytools won't give you ... what's this?

We're really excited about the NEW Herman Miller Embody chair arriving at Keytools.

Recently launched in Las Vegas, the Embody is just as cool, sleek and exciting as the other chairs in the Herman Miller range. But the Embody offers something more of a wow factor ...

A living, breathing chair!
The amazing design of the Embody chair has the look and feel of a human spine! When you sit in it, you can actually feel it adapting to the shape of your body. Packed with ergonomic features and lots of unique adjustments at the twist of a knob, the Embody is yet another success story for Herman Miller designers, Weber and Stumpf.

What people are sayig about the Embody

"The best chair we've ever sat in." Gizmodo.com

"The Embody is in a class of it's own." Yankcodesign.com

"The designers at Herman Miller have once again upped the ante on stylish chairgonomics." Wired.com

Learn more about the Herman Miller Emboy chair

Keytools is pleased to offer the new version of TextHelp Read & Write Gold version 9, which is released today.

The ultimate reading and writing support tool just got better. With advanced usability and performance, Read & Write provides assistance with reading and writing and improving the quality of written work.

What's new?
**NEW** Screen Masking - mark out an area of the screen for improved focus, a huge benefit for users with dyslexia
**NEW** high quality male and female voices
**IMPROVED** spelling suggestions - 3 times more suggestions added
**IMPROVED** word prediction dictionary with NEW prediction toolbar feature

TextHelp Experts
When you buy Read & Write 9 from Keytools, you'll get ongoing support and practical advice from our team of experts. Upgrade prices are available for those already benefitting from TextHelp. Education and local authority licences are also available, offering a cost saving and the opportunity to establish best practice.

Get your copy
For cost details and more information on upgrading to TextHelp 9, call us on 023 8029 4500 or email us at makingITeasier@keytools.co.uk.

Due to the huge demand to increase productivity and reduce absenteeism, Keytools Training Workshops in Southampton are selling out ... fast!

Feedback from attendees
"Very useful Workshop, a lot of information provided."

"Thoroughly enjoyable and educational day - thank you!"

"Well run, informative seminar."

"Enjoyable and informative in a nice realxed atmosphere."

There are still some dates available ...

More about Keytools training Workshops

Well the Keytools team have all made it into the office despite the covering of snow.

So if you've got an enquiry regarding any ergonomic or assistive technology, give us a call and we'll do our best to help you out.

Whether you're after a left handed keyboard or a trackball mouse, we promise to help.

We'll even stop our snow ball fights for you!