Health and Safety Moment: Holiday ergonomics tips
The holidays are here! While enjoying enjoying time for yourself or with friends and family over the holiday season keep in mind these tips for staying healthy and well.
Five Holiday Ergonomics Tips:
1. Decorating
Avoid over extending and far reaches by using step stools or ladders or invest in a light hanging pole when hanging your holiday lights.
2. Traveling
When driving remember to adjust mirrors to avoid excessive neck movement, take regular breaks & get our of the vehicle ideally every 2 hours.
3. Wrapping Presents
Remember to work at elbow height when completing repetitive tasks like wrapping presents. Using an ironing board for an easy height adjustable surface.
4. Cooking and Baking
Remember when spending long periods in the kitchen to take seated breaks; to limit standing 30 minutes at a time and no more than 4 hours total per day.
5. Shopping
Look for opportunities to reduce carrying. Use a cart when available or bring your own foldable shopping trolley and take multiple trips to reduce the weight.
