Take-A-Break Notification: An ergonomic application

Abstract

Take-A-Break Notification is a software which runs on Windows operating system designed for office workers who have the highest tendency on prolonged computer screens use, in order to reduce Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). The purpose of this study is to prevent computer users from looking in front of a computer screen for a long period of time. Rapid Application Development (RAD) methodology has been used for the project development phase. The software will dim the computer, disabling the mouse and keyboard functions which will force the employees to take a 5 minutes break after 2 hours working in front of the computer screens. This software will encourage office workers to apply the ergonomic practices and to be able to reduce the increasing rate of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS).