Does your work type require you to stand in order to your job? Are you making sure that you cause the least possible damage to your body with the stresses that standing for long periods of time can put on you? Ask yourself these questions: 1. Can working in a standing position cause health problems? 2. How can working in a standing position be a problem? 3. What are some of the health hazards? 4. What are some recommendations for improving workplace design? 5. How can job design reduce the ill effects of working in a standing position? 6. How can work practices reduce the ill effects of working in a standing position? 7. What is an example of a workstation designed for a standing worker? 8. What can workers do to reduce the discomfort of working in a standing position? 9. What should workers avoid while working in a standing position? 10. What are some dos and donts regarding footwear? 11. What do we recommend regarding floors in a workplace? Now ask yourself - what can I do to make sure that I minimise the risk to myself in my workplace? If you need more information, contact Safety Solutions East Rand on 011 425 6979 or 016 423 6505. email us at [email protected] or visit our Website safetysolutionseastrand.co.za Occupational Health and Safety and Risk Management is the responsibility of everyone in the workplace - protect yourself, your colleagues as well as your workplace - you know it makes sense.
Posted on: Mon, 08 Dec 2014 14:40:25 +0000