Break Reminder Software

RSI Guard 

UCLA Health System Ergonomics recommends RSI Guard; a break reminder software and personal efficiency solution for the work place. RSI Guard offers you breaks at regular intervals, depending on the intensity of your work. These breaks, called micro breaks and computer breaks are designed to allow you to work at a computer in a comfortable, healthy and efficient fashion. Besides breaks, RSI Guard also offers tips on aspects such as time management, work posture, comfort, exercise and healthy eating. RSI Guard will analyze your work patterns and then provide you with prompts as to when you should take quick physical or mental refreshers, as well as direct you to perform small but effective stretches to reduce your probability of discomfort and keeping you energized throughout the day.

The program includes features such as:

• Automatic Setting Recommendations: Tailors settings of the program to your work pattern
• Interventions: Pop-ups to remind you to take a break, provide mental refreshment, provide shortcut key, email and time management information, and perform exercises
• Display Settings: Allows you to choose which content you would like to view
• Profile Settings: Allows you to choose the amount of assistance (interventions) you prefer
• Feedback Tab: Provides feedback on your work habits and recommendations to work more comfortably and efficiently
• Advanced Reports: detailed statistics on your computer use
• Time management and Email Management Course: For more in depth and structural learning, the program provides useful PDF files in the "Help Tab"

NOTE: If you do not have administrator privileges, please submit an IT work order for assistance.  Reference this web page in your IT request. If you do not have the administrative rights or encounter any issues during installation please contact your department IT team for assistance. The UCLA Health System Ergonomics Program is not able to provide any assistance with installation of the program.

1. Purchase break reminder software

2. RSI Guard will send you the installation link to the download file via email.  Follow the installation instructions on the screen.

• For additional information, refer to the installation and user manual (PDF).
• For more information, contact RSI Guard support