Finding the optimum working height when standing

The optimum working height when standing is an important factor for productivity and health in the workplace. Without the correct working height, prolonged periods of standing can lead to musculoskeletal problems. These include pain in the legs (thighs and lower legs) and back. Permanent postural damage can be the result.

Employers have an obligation to protect their employees from such health hazards. But you can also benefit from investing in ergonomics in the workplace. Healthy employees are happier and perform better. But what do you need to consider in order to provide your team of employees with the optimum working height when standing?

The design of an ergonomic workstation includes important aspects such as adjusting the desk height (preferably electrically height-adjustable) to different body sizes. The use of standing aids and ergonomic mats for an upright posture can also help to achieve the optimum height. Taking regular breaks and alternating between standing and sitting can make the workplace design much healthier.

Expert tip:

An ergonomic workstation should always offer the option to adjust the height individually. Height-adjustable desks, special standing workstations and lifting systems can help to ensure the optimum working height when standing.

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Determining the optimum working height when standing

But what is the optimum working height when standing? After all, everyone has different physical characteristics that affect the perfect height for working standing up. We would therefore like to give you a few tips to help you find the optimum working height when standing.

Determining the optimum working height when standing is an individual process that must take several factors into account. These include

• Body size
• Type of activity
• Tools and materials used
• Personal preferences

When sitting and standing, the working height should normally be adjusted so that the elbows are bent at an angle of around 90 degrees between the upper and lower arm, while the hands rest on the work surface. For lighter or heavier tasks, e.g. when packing or lifting a parcel, it may also be useful to change this angle slightly.

You can find the best working height by measuring the height from the floor to your elbow while standing upright. Make sure that the work surface is just below this height. Your shoulders should remain relaxed without you having to bend down.

A healthy working day depends on ergonomic adjustments and an appropriate posture. With ergonomic workstations, employers can provide the optimum working height for their employees when standing. By preventing health risks, they can also increase productivity. The right working height for each employee is an important step in preventing health problems and improving work performance.

What should the ideal ergonomic workplace in your company look like?

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Using ergonomic workstations in the company

In order to realise the optimum working height when standing, employees should be made aware of the relevance of a healthy posture when working. It is also important to train them on how to optimise their ergonomic workstations and adjust them to their personal needs.

You need to create a culture of ergonomics in your organisation that is actively lived and supported by employees. It is possible to increase the acceptance and positive effects of ergonomic practices through a gradual introduction.

Tips: Steps for introducing ergonomic workstations

• Evaluation of the current workplace design and identification of potential for improvement (e.g. by analysing Humen Dynamics or Predimo)
• Training employees in ergonomic principles and practices
• Regular inspection and adjustment of workstations

Before deciding on a solution, it is important to analyse and evaluate the workplace in advance. Workplace assessment is a systematic process for analysing workplaces in order to identify risks and suggest improvements in terms of ergonomics and efficiency.

Rocholz provides you with customised solutions for optimum working heights when standing at the workstations in your company. With our solutions, you can increase both the health of your employees and productivity. To ensure that working conditions are improved in the long term, a careful strategy is required to put these ergonomic solutions into practice. Here too, our experts can support you.

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A contribution to the health of your employees and the success of your company

Investing in ergonomic workplace solutions contributes to the future of the company. The optimum working height when standing is not just a way to improve the health and well-being of employees. Ergonomics in the workplace is also an essential part of long-term business success. Rocholz understands this and provides solutions that are both economical and sustainable.

Ergonomic workstations have long-term benefits as they increase employee satisfaction and retention, reduce health risks and associated costs and increase overall productivity and efficiency.

Use our packing table configurator now to find the ideal solution for the workstation concerned in your company. Our experts will also be happy to advise you.

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