This presentation from Efficiency Software's Stefan Ijmker goes through the pros and cons of utilising sit-stand desks within an organisation, posing questions such as what are the issues related to sit-stand furniture and how can we get our workers to use sit-stand furniture correctly.
With so many organisations opting to use sit-stand furniture, and with so little awareness around to how to use it properly, it is apposite that Stefan joined us to deliver this presentation at this time.
This presentation was delivered at Cardinus' UK Ergonomics Forum at the Churchill War Rooms in June 2016.
5. References:
Ebara et al.,
2008
Choi, 2010
0.10 x 234 = 23 minutes saving per
day
10% performance increase during
VDU work
Alternate standing and sitting work
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How many minutes will
people stand (on average)
before they sit down again?
Natural usage of sit-stand
desks
6 minutes
Hedge & Ray, 2004
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Guideline Sitting Standing
Beginner: Every 30 minutes 6 minutes of standing
After 2 weeks: allow choice, sitting period as long as
standing (e.g. 1hr– 1hr)
Sitting duration at least 15 minutes
Max. 2 hours of standing in one stretch
Max. 4 hours of standing per day
IJmker, 2015; Hedge & Ray
2004
Delleman et al., 2003
13. When do I move enough? And please
get met starting (rider & elephant)
Heath & Heath, 2010
14. Top
Optimal
Fundamental
(work)
WHO, 2010; TNO, 2013;
Seddhu et al., 2015; IJmker,
2015
Health & Performance Pyramid
Top
- 300 minutes sweating
or 150 minutes
puffing per week
- 2 times per week
strength training
+
Fundamental
Optimaal
- 150 minutes sweating
or 75 minutes puffing
per week
+
15.
16. 2 biggest health risks threatening
organizations – according to
employers
Stress 71%
Lack of movement 47%
Willis Towers Watson,
2015/2016
What are the two biggest health risks
threatening your organization?
20. Please get in touch today at our
table or later via your Cardinus
representative for a demo and
some hands-on advice
Stefan IJmker PhD
stefan@efficiencysoftware.com