Updated eBook

Compiled by COBA’s team of safety matting experts, the revised 2019 version includes the very latest research and information about work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). It includes the results of COBA’s most recent ‘Standing at Work Survey’ and the effects standing-related ailments have had on absenteeism and productivity across a variety of workplace sectors. 

Also new in #StandUpForHealth 2019, is opinion from Krishna Gohill on behalf of The College of Podiatry. Krishna is a specialist podiatrist with a BSc (Hons) in Podiatry. Her feature discusses some of the common problems associated with prolonged standing while giving guidance about the importance of monitoring and maintaining foot health.

While providing practical advice for those whose occupations require regular prolonged standing, #StandUpForHealth also highlights the health risks associated with sedentary professions and lifestyles. Obesity, heart disease, back ache, diabetes, dementia, cancer, depression and muscle degeneration have all been linked with sedentary behaviour. Workers across all professions are being encouraged to stand and move around more, changing posture regularly and generally sitting less during the working day.  

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