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If you're going to be standing all day, stand on an anti-fatigue mat. They are used in industrial settings to reduce strain from standing, and they do make a bi

by aestra 13y ago

If you're going to be standing all day, stand on an anti-fatigue mat. They are used in industrial settings to reduce strain from standing, and they do make a big difference.

nodata 13y ago
For anyone wondering what these are, this was the best page I could find: http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/ergonomics/mats.html http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/ergonomics/mats.html
- aestra 13y ago
  Sorry, OSHA guidelines advocates them in certain jobs. Guidelines for Retail Grocery Stores Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA 3192-06N https://www.osha.gov/ergonomics/guidelines/retailgrocery/retailgrocery.html https://www.osha.gov/ergonomics/guidelines/retailgrocery/ret... Use footrests and anti-fatigue mats in areas where workers stand for prolonged periods. Standing on anti-fatigue mats, as compared to bare floors, provides a noticeable improvement in comfort. There's a few designs. They usually look something like this: http://images.newpig.com/wcsstore/NewPigUSCatalogAssetStore/StoreInfoArea/TechResourcesSection/Articles/images/FLM157C1_W_L.jpg http://images.newpig.com/wcsstore/NewPigUSCatalogAssetStore/... or behind a bar or in a kitchen they usually look like this: http://www.madmatterinc.com/images/comfort_flow_thumb_8vhy.jpg http://www.madmatterinc.com/images/comfort_flow_thumb_8vhy.j... If you ever watch Bar Rescue with Jon Taffer he gets really upset if he goes into a bar and there isn't anti-fatigue mats behind the bar. A lot of people put them in their kitchen for when they are on their feet preparing food or doing dishes. http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Joe-Anti-Fatigue-Beveled-3-Feet/dp/B000EFK9KM http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Joe-Anti-Fatigue-Beveled-3-Fee... They are not well known enough. The difference you feel standing on bare floor all day vs an anti-fatigue mat all day is the difference between night and day.
a-priori 13y ago
I use a standing desk full-time and find that two anti-fatigue mats stacked on top of each other are better than one. But one is far better than none. Haven't tried three yet. :)
- angularly 13y ago
  I try to stand up as much as possible - I probably stand 5-6 hours per day. I am using the kybun standing mat, and can recommend it. http://www.kybun.com/products-and-stores/kybun-products/kybounder.html http://www.kybun.com/products-and-stores/kybun-products/kybo... Get the big and thickest one, the small is just too small if you stand with legs slightly apart. It trains your muscles while you stand.

by aestra 13y ago

If you're going to be standing all day, stand on an anti-fatigue mat. They are used in industrial settings to reduce strain from standing, and they do make a big difference.

nodata 13y ago

For anyone wondering what these are, this was the best page I could find: http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/ergonomics/mats.html http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/ergonomics/mats.html

aestra 13y ago
Sorry, OSHA guidelines advocates them in certain jobs. Guidelines for Retail Grocery Stores Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA 3192-06N https://www.osha.gov/ergonomics/guidelines/retailgrocery/retailgrocery.html https://www.osha.gov/ergonomics/guidelines/retailgrocery/ret... Use footrests and anti-fatigue mats in areas where workers stand for prolonged periods. Standing on anti-fatigue mats, as compared to bare floors, provides a noticeable improvement in comfort. There's a few designs. They usually look something like this: http://images.newpig.com/wcsstore/NewPigUSCatalogAssetStore/StoreInfoArea/TechResourcesSection/Articles/images/FLM157C1_W_L.jpg http://images.newpig.com/wcsstore/NewPigUSCatalogAssetStore/... or behind a bar or in a kitchen they usually look like this: http://www.madmatterinc.com/images/comfort_flow_thumb_8vhy.jpg http://www.madmatterinc.com/images/comfort_flow_thumb_8vhy.j... If you ever watch Bar Rescue with Jon Taffer he gets really upset if he goes into a bar and there isn't anti-fatigue mats behind the bar. A lot of people put them in their kitchen for when they are on their feet preparing food or doing dishes. http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Joe-Anti-Fatigue-Beveled-3-Feet/dp/B000EFK9KM http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Joe-Anti-Fatigue-Beveled-3-Fee... They are not well known enough. The difference you feel standing on bare floor all day vs an anti-fatigue mat all day is the difference between night and day.

a-priori 13y ago

I use a standing desk full-time and find that two anti-fatigue mats stacked on top of each other are better than one. But one is far better than none. Haven't tried three yet. :)

angularly 13y ago
I try to stand up as much as possible - I probably stand 5-6 hours per day. I am using the kybun standing mat, and can recommend it. http://www.kybun.com/products-and-stores/kybun-products/kybounder.html http://www.kybun.com/products-and-stores/kybun-products/kybo... Get the big and thickest one, the small is just too small if you stand with legs slightly apart. It trains your muscles while you stand.