1. Provide sitting workplaces for workers performing
tasks requiring precision or detailed inspection of
work items, and standing workplaces for workers
performing tasks requiring body movements and
greater force.
2. Assign work tasks so that the worker can do these
different tasks by alternating standing and sitting
while at work. For example, preparation while
standing and sitting, power tool work while standing,
inspection and recording while sitting.
3. If the main tasks are done at standing workstations,
then allow for occasional sitting (e.g. for watch
keeping, recording or at the end of a series of
work tasks).
4. If the main tasks are done in a sitting posture, then
opportunities should be provided for occasional
standing, e.g. for collecting materials from storage,
communicating with other workers or monitoring
work results, or after completing one or a few
work cycles.
5. If appropriate, organize job rotation so that the
same worker can go through different jobs
alternating standing and sitting.
6. If alternating standing and sitting at work is not at all
possible, insert short breaks to allow for the
change.