Each year over 600,000 workers suffer from Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI), and lost time in the workplace is significant. Look to these articles to help you understand what RSI is, how to prevent it and the political standards that are being set to implement greater worker safety.

"My notebook is killing me" by James A. Martin published in PC World, June 14, 2000. A c oncise overview of the ergonomic issues with lap top computers and what the user should do to limit the possibility of repetitive stress injuries.

"What is an OSHA-covered repetitive stress injury?" By Michael TowleCNN News, March 9, 2000. An overview of the OSHA definition of a repetitive stress injury and how it relates to job functions.

"Computer related repetitive stress injury." By Paul Marxhausen. This article gives an in-depth review of RSI and it’s causes, as well as providing valuable information about correct posture, computer placement and hand positions to reduce risk of RSI.