Are you Suffering from Sitting Disease? Why Movement Matters [264]
Date: Thursday, March 10, 2016
Time: 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Speakers:
   Josh Kerst, Executive Vice President-Principal Ergonomist, Focal Upright Furniture

Track: Ergonomics
Secondary Track: Health and Wellness
Session Type: Educational Session
Skill Level: Intermediate

Description:

The amount of time we spend in sedentary positions on any given day has dramatically increased during the last 25 years. Most people spend the majority of their daytime hours at work in a seated position. This has resulted in a variety of serious health risks. The speaker shares the historical impact of the chair on our bodies. With overwhelming evidence supporting the need for movement within the work environment we can no longer ignore these risks. Find out what steps your organization should take to address this concern and learn ways to positively impact performance and safety.



Learning Objectives:
1. Recall the health and safety concerns associated with inactivity; 2. Identify alternatives to prolonged sitting and how they can help your company's bottom line; and 3. Discuss applications and case studies from offices, labs and manufacturing settings.

CEU Hours:  
  IACET: 0.1
  HRCI: 1
  CCM: 1
  CRC: 1
  CDMS: 1
  BELTSS: 1
  EPA: 1
  Sanitarian: 1
  BWC Discount Programs: 1

File & Handouts:
File 1
The Perfect Posture







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