The increased diversity of todays workforce and work environment heightens the need to provide work centers that meet multiple requirements. Some occupations like material handling, assembly, laboratory operations etc. involve standing for much of the workday. Standing is natural and does pose any particular health hazard by itself. However, working in a standing position regularly can cause ailments like sore feet, muscular fatigue, back pain, stiff neck, swelling of the legs, and other health problems. These are common complaints among machine operators, assembly-line workers and others, whose job require prolonged standing. Also prolonged standing can directly effect performance at work.
The incidence of musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) such as those resulting from prolonged standing has reached epidemic proportions. As a result, many jurisdictions have developed or are in the process of implementing ergonomic regulations that properly address this issue. A survey carried out by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) concluded that a healthy body can tolerate staying in one position for only 20 minutes.
An ergonomically designed support device like Sit Stand would allow an user to work in a standing position with ease, while majority of the body weight would rest on the seat. This would minimize fatigue and potential injuries. Sit Stand stools allow the worker to alternate easily between sitting, standing and walking. They are meant to promote a balanced posture by supporting the lower back region, thus reducing cumulative trauma and soft tissue problems that often are associated with jobs that require extensive standing. They also help reduce the amount of back and neck flexion and minimize the overall fatigue from standing. The following are a few benefits associated with the use of sit stand stools:
1.Reduction in strain and stress.
2.Alleviation of pain caused by prolonged or inappropriate position.
3.Facilitates natural symmetrical standing posture.
4.Allows close positioning to work station or product line.
5.Provides semi sitting position that evenly distributes weight between the feet and lower legs.
Generally, the effects of prolonged standing can be eliminated or reduced through work organization and workstation design. Sit Stands play an important function and form an integral part of such workstation design. Ideally a Sit Stand should have a one-touch height and seat tilt adjustments. Polyurethane seat would be an added advantage because of its durability and resistance to corrosive agents.
Sit Stands - Whether used for intermittent relief or as a long term replacement to standing, would ensure comfort and enhance productivity. About
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