Workrave

Recovery and prevention of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI).

Workrave is an open-source software designed to assists in the recovery and prevention of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) and promote healthy computer use by encouraging users to take regular breaks during computer use.

Workrave provides functionality for customisable reminders for micro-breaks 30 seconds every 3 minutes, rest breaks 10 minutes every 45 minutes and a daily usage limit to restrict excessive computer time. It monitors keyboard and mouse usage and using this information, it frequently alerts you to take microbreaks, rest breaks and restricts you to your daily computer usage to promote healthy working habits.  

How to access

Workrave is available for installation through Company Portal (Windows).

For further support with access allocation and installation, please submit a Software Request ticket through the Service Desk portal.