sit to stand workstations Archives

In ergonomic standards, Ergonomics, Uncategorized Posted December 7, 2015

Bears Repeating Again; There is an algorithm to determine if Sit to Stand is appropriate

A sit to stand workstation is not recommended as Mr. T spends time away from his desk visiting various bank branches; ie .sitting does not exceed 34-66 daily; Mr T does not have neurological [...]

In Accessibility in Ontario, Back Pain, Sit to stand Workstations, Sitting is the new smoking, standing in office, standing workstations Posted May 29, 2015

Beware "ergonomic" firms who oversell "ergonomic" furniture including Sit to Stand Workstations says OPC Inc.

1. OPC Inc conducted a QUALITATIVE ERGONOMIC CLIENT Study following our Client’s move to their new building located in Toronto ON. For the purposes of this qualitative study we reviewed the [...]

In ergonomic design, Ergonomics, evidence in ergonomics, Sit to stand Workstations, standing workstations Posted March 17, 2015

Why Symptoms of MSI get worse when employee's don't receive what they think they need……

Good morning Manager We reviewed the ergonomic report generated by OPC when you first mentioned EE’s self reported increase in symptoms despite the fact the evidence indicates this will [...]

In accessibility, Accessibility in Ontario, Accessible, accessible design, ADA, AODA, AODA Act, ergonomic standards, Ergonomics Posted February 23, 2015

Trends regarding Ergonomics and Accessibility for Managers to learn more about

What is Ergonomics? ….the frustrating thing about ergonomics is two fold; 1. many companies think ergonomics is about “posture” and buying equipment which represents a very [...]

In Ergonomics, Sit to stand Workstations, standng at work Posted February 7, 2015

Optimal Performance and our Consultants will abide by the evidence; Static Standing is equally "hazardous" to your health

There are an increasing number of requests for sit to stand workstations resulting from major marketing campaigns on the part of the furniture manufacturers. As well anecdotal headlines such as [...]

In Ergnomic Design, ergonomic design, Ergonomic design; Ergonomics, ergonomic standards, Ergonomics, Sit to stand Workstations, Sitting is the new smoking, sitting will kill you Posted January 27, 2015

Even with regular exercise, excessive sitting linked to disease, premature death – OHS Canada Magazine BUT so can static standing says OPC Inc.

Even with regular exercise, excessive sitting linked to disease, premature death – OHS Canada Magazine. Great review of the literature by top researchers regarding sitting at work & [...]

In Ergonomics, Sit to stand Workstations Posted January 21, 2015

Time for Human Resources, Facility Managers and Purchasing to Meet with Sr Level OPC Consultants before Human Rights Complaints start!!

Following is recent correspondence which OPC Inc. has had with our clients as there are increasing “demands” from employees and their Physicians (by way of Doctors Notes) regarding [...]

In Ergonomics, Sit to stand Workstations, Sitting is the new smoking, sitting will kill you Posted October 30, 2014

There is a lot of “noise” in the Ergonomic world about Sit to Stand Portable Stands

There is a lot of “noise” these days in the world of Ergonomics about the need to use Sit to Stand workstations including the use of Portable Stands (see photo). At Optimal [...]

In Ergonomics, Sit to stand Workstations, Sitting is the new smoking, sitting will kill you Posted October 30, 2014

There is a lot of "noise" in the Ergonomic world about Sit to Stand Portable Stands

There is a lot of “noise” these days in the world of Ergonomics about the need to use Sit to Stand workstations including the use of Portable Stands (see photo). At Optimal [...]