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Standing desks and other innovations have made standing a popular antidote to extended periods of sitting. Unfortunately, standing may not be enough to offset those risks, according to new research.
If prolonged sitting in the workplace is required or desired, individuals should gradually transition to significant periods of standing. [18] When transitioning from sitting to standing, individuals might experience musculoskeletal discomfort or fatigue while the body adapts. Companies should design workstations that are conducive to good health.
A height-adjustable desk or sit-stand desk can be adjusted to both sitting and standing positions; this is purported to be healthier than the sit-only desk. Sit-stand desks may be effective at reducing sitting time during the work day between 30 minutes and two hours per working day but the evidence is low quality. [6]
A study from a large sample of Australian adults found that prolonged sitting was a risk factor for all-cause mortality, independent of physical activity. [27] Sit-stand workstations are custom-built computer workstations, allowing the user to adjust the height of the workplace envelope and to work while standing.
Sitting around all day isn't good for you, but neither is standing for too long. Experts say it's important to keep moving. Experts say it's important to keep moving. [Yahoo Life]
Reiff, C., Marlatt, K., & Dengel, D. R. (2012). Differences in caloric expenditure in sitting versus standing desks. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 9, 1009-1011. This study looked at the calorie expenditure of 20 young adults (avg age 22.8 years) while performing math problems in either a sitting or standing position.
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Oregon labor law guarantees the right to suitable seating for minors while working. Minors in cannery operations are granted one seat for every three minor workers. Suitable seating is defined as "convenient, comfortable and safe seats where the work is such that minors may sit while working." [137]