CAN WORKING IN A STANDING POSITION CAUSE HEALTH PROBLEMS?
Standing is a natural human posture and by itself poses no particular health hazard. However, working in a standing position on a regular basis can cause sore feet, swelling of the legs, varicose veins, general muscular fatigue, low back pain, stiffness in the neck and shoulders, and other health problems. These are common complaints among sales people, machine operators, assembly-line workers and others whose jobs require prolonged standing. HOW CAN WORKING IN A STANDING POSITION BE A PROBLEM? A person's body is affected by the arrangement of the work area […]This content is for BHHC Safety Center policy holders.
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