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Leicester, England — Sit-stand workstations help reduce the negative impact of prolonged sitting among office workers while improving job performance and psychological health, according a recent study conducted by British researchers.

London – Despite their popularity, sit-stand desks have unproven health benefits, according to a new study from Cochrane.

Atlanta – Sedentary work can be detrimental to health, but no conclusion can be reached on how many hours per day a worker should sit or stand, experts said July 13 during a NIOSH Total Worker Health webinar.

Chester, England – Office workers should stand for at least two hours a day – and gradually increase that to four hours – to combat the ill effects of lengthy sitting, according to research from the University Centre Shrewsbury and the University of Chester.

If reaching, grabbing, clenching, twisting or bending causes pain, you may have a repetitive strain injury.

Safety+Health shares – in pictures – how the National Safety Council conducts ergonomics assessments of workers’ desks and chairs to help prevent MSDs.

The low-profile, 2,200-pound capacity LiftMat ergonomic lift table descends to just 3¼ inches above the floor and accommodates any skid or pallet, including closed-bottom designs.