Make sure you don’t crumble under the pressure of cutting costs by cutting back on health and safety. During tough times, when improving the bottom line is harder than ever, controlling loss is even more important.

When organisations improve their working environments in ways that promote health, evidence shows that absence and injuries decrease, there is improved productivity and performance and employees cope better with change. We're glad to see that organisations are able to understand the benefits of ergonomic and hygienic computer equipment, and how the costs will be outweighed by keeping staff safe, energized and happy.

Record breakers

An Australian ergonomic office furniture company has recorded record sales for their ergonomic designs, over cheaper ranges with fewer features. Sit Back & Relax say,

"Times are certainly tough but we are seeing a strong move towards office furniture that makes people feel good. With increased stress and people certainly working longer hours the need for well-being in the office is more important than ever".

Don't pick up the bill

The head of Health and Safety watchdog, HSE, is concerned that health and safety could be one casualty of the recession. Judith Hackitt reports that poor health and safety was estimated to cost the UK £20bn to £30bn every year, with business picking up more than 10% of the billl, she said,

“If you're trying to find ways of recovering from recession, that's two to three billion pounds you should not be throwing away."

UK businesses catching on

With health and safety legislation becoming more stringent and the ongoing battle against superbugs, UK hygiene company, TEAL, is experiencing a significant increase in sales for their mobile hot water hand wash units.

A new hygiene product close to our hearts, the CleanKeys Keyboard, is also high in demand and has been shortlisted for the 2009 BISF Safety awards.

“We’re delighted that the interest already shown in the CleanKeys keyboard reflects the seriousness UK businesses place on health and safety in the workplace.”

Things are looking up

Thankfully we no longer have to cope with the uncomfortable keyboard and mouse which comes as standard with our computers. Now, ergonomic equipment is available to everyone.

"There's never been a more important time to utilise every resource, especially people. Investing in ergonomic computer equipment creates a genuine opportunity to save money and increase productivity."

Simon Colebrook, Operations Director, Keytools

To discuss your ergonomic computer needs, call 023 8029 4500 or go to http://www.keytools.co.uk/.

Your assistive computer equipment is essential to providing access to everyone who visits your organisation. Hundreds of people rely on specialist keyboards, mice and support software to study, find employment and surf the web.

With all the hard work they do, can you be sure your computers are still accessible to everyone?

Freshen up

Can you still see the keys on your high-visibility keyboards?

Is your rollerball mouse still rolling?

Does your BigKeys have the latest USB connection?

Give your computer equipment a new lease of life and widen the possibilities for all your visitors, with Keytools' huge range of assistive computer equipment.

Join the others

"I have been using Keytools to source equipment for two years now. Not only do they offer an extensive range, I have always found the staff to be helpful and their level of service excellent. I often recommend them as a supplier to others."

R Harris, Disability Librarian, Oxford University Library Services

Go on ... make somebody's day

Call us on 023 8029 4508 for a personalised quote on updating your equipment. Or, if you know what you need already, please visit our website.

What is Inspiration?
Inspiration helps students develop ideas and thinking as well as improve planning and organisation skills. It encourages students to arrange thoughts to create visual diagrams and transform them into written outlines. Inspiration is ideal for dyslexic or dyspraxic students.

Engage students learning in:
*Language Arts
*Science
*Maths
*Mulitimedia / Website Diagrams
*Plus support thinking and planning

"Inspiration energises my students to think, orgnaise and create. It is a handy tool that helps students break barriers and lead them to success."
M Gross, Assistant Professor, Dep. of Professional and Secondary Education

Discover more about Inspiration here

Don't miss out!
We're currently offering money off Inspiration software. Call the Education Business Unit on 023 8029 4508 to discuss discount on site licence options, or email us here.

A warm welcome back from the Safety & Health Expo, Keytools team!

And we're especially proud of you for bringing back an award from the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF).

CleanKeys was highly commended in the category of new product innovation.

And even better than that, the newly launched CleanKeys keyboard generated a lot of interest at the show from Health & Safety experts.

In a time where hygiene is at the forefront of everyone's minds, CleanKeys seems to be an exciting solution ... see it for yourself!

Thank you so much to everyone who came to see us at the Safety & Health Expo 2009. It was great to meet you!

The CleanKeys Keyboard from Keytools has cleaned up at the Safety & Health Expo 2009 with a BSIF Product Innovation Award.

The Keytools team, exhibiting on stand J61 this week, were delighted that the CleanKeys was a highly commended award winner. Keytools Operations Director said,

"We’re delighted that the interest shown in the CleanKeys keyboard reflects the seriousness UK businesses place on health and safety in the workplace."

CleanKeys was highly commended for its innovative design - a smooth glass surface makes it one of the world’s easiest keyboards to clean. CleanKeys is ideal for sterile environments where hygiene is essential, such as hospitals, laboratories and food processing environments.

“CleanKeys ticks all my boxes for infection control. Nothing can be caught or trapped in the keyboard. And with the in-built mouse, it’s the perfect solution.”
R. Moody, Health & Safety Manager, South London and Maudsley NHS Trust

To find out more about CleanKeys follow this link

P.S. Congratulations Keytools Team!

We're looking forward to meeting you at Europe's largest Safety and Health event.

* See the BRAND NEW CleanKeys - finalist in the BSIF Safety Awards
* Let us show you what's new in the world of assistive and ergonomic technology
* Talk to our team of experts with a passion for Safety and Health

Plus exclusive deals for visitors to the Keytools stand

See you to at Keytools stand J61, Hall 1.

Jonathan, Leanne and Simon

P.S. It's a busy show! Take the weight off your feet in one of our brand new Herman Miller Embody chairs

The UK government are today issuing leaflets offering information and advice on the spread of swine flu. It warns that computer keyboards are one of the common surfaces where flu viruses can be found.

As computer hygiene experts, Keytools has a range of solutions to help:

Do nothing ...

Research shows that the average desk has 400 times more bacteria than the average toilet seat. By ignoring the facts you're maximising the risk of infection.

Microban

Microban keyboards and mice fight the growth of bacteria with built-in antibacterial protection, offering an added level of protection against germs ... see Microban range

Washable

The Unotron range is fully washable and can be held under a running tap or immersed in antibacterial solution ... see washable range

CleanKeys

A super smooth surface makes CleanKeys one of the world's easiest keyboards to clean and extremely resistant to bacterial growth. With no nooks and crannies to harbour bacteria, CleanKeys greatly reduces the risk of the spread of infection ... see more

Order yours by calling us on 023 8029 4500 or go to the Keytools website www.keytools.co.uk .