The reason sit-stand workstation have grown in popularity is because of evidence negative health risks associated with sitting too much at work.
Sedentary jobs have grown to 43% of the total workforce which can result in a high risk of back problems, heart disease, cancer (higher risk of breast and colon cancer), diabetes and higher mortality rates.
Studies have shown that people who sit all day are 24% more likely to die of health problems than people who don’t. Additionally, we can see these health concerns having an impact on workplace productivity and efficiency.
Safco and their Principal Ergonomist, Josh Kerst have suggested the 20/8/2 rule. In a 30 minute interval, you should sit for 20 minutes, stand/perch for 8 minutes and walk/move for 2 minutes.
Greeno Supply sells a wide variety of sit-stand solutions for your office environment.