Standing for a long time reduces blood flow to the legs, forces isolated muscles to work for an extended period of time and increases the risk of fatigue and varicose veins.

• Install sit/stand stools, which allow employees to lean and have their weight supported while still remaining in an upright position.
• Rotate to tasks that do not require prolonged standing.
• Provide shoe insoles that cushion the feet and spread foot pressure over a larger surface.
• Provide a foot rest in front of employees so they can shift their posture.

Employees spend a long time looking down at a conveyor belt, which moves product past them. This can cause neck and shoulder pain and potentially carpal tunnel-like symptoms.

• Conveyor should be at about elbow height of employee. Provide height-adjustable stands to properly position employees.
• Tilt conveyor toward employee.
• Rotate to other jobs that provide more movement.
• Provide time and training about stretching to relieve neck fatigue.