When you have to stand a lot
This is how you look good:
- knees slightly bent
- head, neck and back straight
- shoulders relaxed
- stride
- work surface below elbow height, or at the height of the work object
- support arms (without pulling up the shoulders)
Do not stand for more than one hour at a time and a maximum of four hours per shift.
Wear shoes with a good fit. If necessary, use compression stockings. Walk a bit regularly or sit down for a while. For a change of standing, use a (high) work chair, an active (saddle) stool, standing support or take short rests.
If necessary, use a wobble mat / anti-fatigue mat to stand on.
Standing and pregnancy
For pregnant women, standing work is extra stressful. That is why the advice is to limit standing work to 2 hours a day from the 20th week. From the 30th week onwards, this is a maximum of 1 hour.
If you have to walk a lot
- Wear shoes with a good fit.
- Wear compression stockings if necessary.
- Walk slowly, you can keep it up the longest.
- Walk upright and sit down regularly.
Tip
Wissel zitten, staan en lopen zoveel mogelijk af.