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Are you one of those people who have to stand and work for long periods of time? While working?
Standing and working for a long time Must use the muscles of both legs. Back muscles and neck muscles This makes you tense all the time and reduces blood flow to the muscles. If you don't change your posture or the posture of standing and working at all Can affect the body of those who stand to work, such as
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Fatigue and muscle pain in the neck, back, and legs occur.
- Causes blood to form in the legs and feet. This will cause the veins to become swollen or varicose.
- Make various joints of the spine, hips, knees, and feet are temporarily numb And it can lead to osteoarthritis caused by damaged tendons.
Workplace design for people who stand to work
- Should a new workplace be designed or arranged? Have enough space to move. and move the body easily
- Chairs or benches should be provided near the work station. So that people who stand and work can sit and rest their feet.
- The height of the work table can be adjusted to keep the work at a height suitable for the height of the standing operator.
- Work should be prepared within a distance that can be easily handled.
- Should provide a rubber floor mat or carpet for standing on. or a standing mat made of suitable material that is neither too hard nor too soft. To prevent fatigue when standing and working for a long time. And you should avoid standing and working on cement, concrete, or metal floors.
- The work-standing area must be level, clean, not slippery, and free of obstructions. or things placed in the way
- Provide appropriate and adequate lighting for work that requires standing.
There are several suggestions that you can do by yourself as follows:
- stand on soft ground The soft surface reduces pressure on the feet. You may use a soft doormat. There is no need to buy expensive floor mats. A carpet can be tested by taking off your shoes and standing on it. After that, try standing on one foot. If your feet feel comfortable and you can stand firmly, you can use it.
- Wear shoes with soft soles that are slightly loose. Shoes with soft soles can reduce pressure on your feet as well as soft soles. As for choosing loose-fitting shoes because in the cold, your feet may swell a little from standing for a long time.
- You should not wear high heels to work. In case of severe heel pain You may wear high heels, but not more than 2 inches, to help reduce pressure on the heels.
- Stand on a high table or vending machine, using your arms or elbows to support your weight in front of you. Occasionally alternating with using your butt or back against the wall. To reduce weight, press on the back and feet.
- Take frequent standing breaks. Drop one leg. Or you may use a footrest that is about 4-6 inches high from the floor.
- Use a sit/stand chair for counter staff or factory work.
- If the work can be done both while standing and sitting, alternate standing and sitting. But work conditions must be arranged appropriately, for example, a standing desk should not be too low to the point of having to bend your back. There may be two sets of desks for working: standing and sitting. Then let them work and alternate duties periodically.
- When you feel tired Walk around for a few minutes and then sit down. Lift both legs over the seat of another chair so that your feet are about knee height. To help blood from the legs return to the heart better. Prevent varicose veins If you have a chance to rest, don't stand and talk. Sit with your legs raised over a chair. You may shake your toes alternately left and right as well.
- When you get home, lie down with your feet pressed against a wall so that your feet are about half a meter off the floor. then bob the tip Alternate feet up on both sides. Do it for about 10 minutes. Exercise by walking, running or swimming for 15-20 minutes, 3 times a week to help the blood flow to the legs. Rest by getting enough sleep for at least 6 hours a day.
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Kleen-Comfort Soft model for agencies, offices, hotels with a surface that is a plain colored nylon carpet. Gives a soft feeling and fits well with the interior decoration |
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Kleen-Comfort Design / Logo model for those who want a unique design. The surface is a nylon carpet printed with a pattern, message or company logo. |
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Kleen-Comfort All models have a rubber floor mat. There is a part of foam rubber (Foam Rubber) that helps reduce pressure on the feet. Makes your feet feel comfortable while standing.
Let's help protect the health of talented employees together.
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Foot and leg pain caused by standing for a long time?
Are you one of those people whose work involves standing for a long period of time ?
Standing requires muscles from both legs, from the back and the neck. The longer we stand, the tenser these muscles are, which causes less blood flow in these areas. Moreover, Without changing position can badly affect your body, such as;
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Fatigue and muscle pain in the neck, back and legs
- Causing congestion in the legs and feet which will result in swollen veins, bulging or varicose veins.
- Temporary numbness on the hips, knees and feet area, including joints in the spine. This may lead to osteoarthritis caused by damaged tendons.
Provide a suitable ergonomic workplace for standing people.
- It's necessary to redesign or rearrange your workplace to have enough open space for your workers being able to move around comfortably.
- Provide a chair or a bench near the working area for resting.
- The height of the worktable can be adjusted preventing your workers from bending down or reaching while working.
- The work itself should also be in a proper distance that can be easily handled.
- Provide a rubber mat or an anti-fatigue mat or a standing pad made of a specific material which is not too hard or too soft. This helps prevent fatigue from standing for an extended time. Avoid standing directly on a cement, concreate or metal floor.
- The working area should be flat, clean, not slippery, without any obstacles or any blockages.
- Provide sufficient lighting around the working area.
As for an individual, these are recommendations
- Stand on a soft floor. Soft surface can reduce the pressure on your feet. You can buy a soft mat. There's no need to buy an expensive one. All you need to do is check a mat by standing on it with a bare foot for a while. Put all your weighs on one leg. If you can stand firmly and comfortably on it , that means the mat is the right one for you.
- The sole inside your shoe is also important. Wearing a pair of shoes with soft sole. Soft sole serves the same purpose as softness or the floor. The shoe size shouldn't be too fit either because at the end of the day your feet tend to swell from standing whole day long.
- Avoid wearing high heels while working if that causes heel pain. You might want to reduce the height to maximum 2-inch high to help reduce the pressure on the heel.
- Lean on a table, counter or a wall allowing your feet to rest for a while.
- Another way to let your feet rest is to shift your weight on one leg at a time or use a footrest with 4-6 inches high.
- Using a specific chair, such as a bar stool, allows you to sit while working but still be able to reach your desk freely and comfortably, which is an ideal solution for working at a counter or in a factory.
- If during your working time you can change your position from standing to sitting and vice versa, then switch your position whenever you can. However, the difference between these two positions shouldn't be too wide. Providing two sets of working point is also an option.
- When feeling tired, take a bit break by walking back and forth for a few minutes. Then take a seat and rest both of your legs on another chair. Your feet should be on your knee level. This will help your blood flow and prevent varicose veins. If you have a free moment, don't just stand and chat. You can enjoy chatting with your colleagues while sitting. You can also exercise your feet by moving them up and down as well.
- Once you're at home, lie on the floor. Lift your legs about 0.5 meter high and put them against a wall, exercise your feet while doing so for about 10 minutes. Walking, jogging or swimming (for 15-20 minutes) 3 times a week is also help improve the blood circulation on your legs. Sleep at least 6 hours a day.
Kleen-Comfort series , anti-fatigue mats by Kleen-Tex, available in 5 different versions which are designed to help relieve foot and leg pain caused by standing on a solid floor for an extended time.
The Kleen-Comfort Standard ; suitable for industrial workplaces, with durable rubber (Nitrile) In addition to the standard model, the " Kleen-Comfort Safety " provides safety and precaution purpose with yellow-black stripes or a durable and anti-fatigue mat with a warning message or even with a logo from “ Kleen-Comfort Rubber Top Design ” version.
The Kleen-Comfort Soft for indoor workplaces, offices and hotels, with standard-colored Nylon surface providing soft touch and matching any interior designs , perfectly.
The Kleen-Comfort Design / Logo for those who want a unique design. It's fully customized graphics, messages or logos on a cushioned anti-fatigue mat.
Each version of Kleen-Comfort is a rubber mat with foam rubber which helps reduce pressure on the feet, make standing position more pleasant.
Let's help maintain the health of the talented employees together.
Source: Siam Health: Precautions for those who stand to work / Local doctors: How to stand and work without disease
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