How to Sit-Stand correctly

How to Sit-Stand Correctly

Sit-stand workstations are in high demand as the UK catches up with its Scandinavian neighbours in rolling out this new way of working. Research shows that sit-stand workstations and meeting tables can improve productivity and wellbeing, but without proper guidance these potential benefits could be overshadowed by new risks arising from poor posture and excessive standing.

Just as sitting has been declared ‘the new smoking’ by some, counterclaims also state that excessive standing can compromise health and wellbeing, too. The real benefits of sit-stand is not just in mitigating the long term side-effects of prolonged episodes of sitting in a chair over many years. The key is in the regular movement it facilitates, even encourages. Tim Hanwell, osteopath and co-founder of office design and ergonomics consultancy Officeworks, tells us: “Alternating between a sitting and standing position is a personal choice, but changing every 20-30 minutes is a good idea”.

Software packages integrated with electronic sit-stand desks such as KI’s Work2 Sit-Stand collection can be a useful way of reminding us when to make the change and monitor performance. The software can also be programmed with a user’s ideal sitting and standing height, eliminating the risk of incorrect adjustments when switching from one position to another. This is particularly advantageous for people in flexible workspaces who can carry their pre-programmed height memories with their laptops to new workstations each day.

Tim continues: “With the introduction of sit-stand desks, I have witnessed dramatic
improvements to the health and wellbeing of a number of my patients. But it is essential
to use these workstations appropriately in order to realise their potential benefits, rather
than creating new risks in the office environment.”

KI and Officeworks have created a flyer, and a quick 2-minute video guide to help users best adjust their new sit-stand furniture: https://youtu.be/OnOzWLN-g7o

About KI Europe
KI Europe’s furniture helps the world’s leading organisations create happy, healthy, high performing working and learning environments for their people. Bringing together good design, advanced engineering and sustainable resources, KI’s products are durable, flexible and offer excellent value.

Part of KI (Krueger International, Inc.), one of the world’s largest independent furniture manufacturing groups, KI Europe’s headquarters and showroom in Central London is supported by an established network of manufacturing facilities and distribution partners across the UK, Europe and the Middle East. Please visit the KI Europe website at www.kieurope.com or telephone 020 7404 7441 for more information.

About Officeworks
Officeworks provide complete workplace consultancy from office design, interior branding and space planning, to fit-out and refurbishment services. We aim to create healthy workplaces that actively drive success and productivity. Please visit the Officeworks website at www.officeworks.co.uk or email tim@officeworks.co.uk for more information.

DAMS Delivers the Contemporary Office with New Social Spaces Range

SOCIAL SPACES RANGE

DAMS, the office furniture specialist, has launched a dedicated ‘Social Spaces’ range of soft seating for breakout areas within commercial environments, specifically designed to address contemporary interiors trends and progressive working practices.

Building on the company’s 50 year track record and UK manufacturing capabilities, DAMS has invested in expanding its existing upholstery production plant, with new equipment and additional trained personnel to manufacture the extended portfolio and keep pace with demand.

The social spaces product portfolio of over 100 products and has been created by the company’s in-house design team to enable total flexibility for any office or business environment. The range includes upholstered seating, meeting pods, chairs, tables and benches and is supported by the publication of a new social spaces brochure and product guide.

Explains Managing Director of DAMS, Chris Scott: “We have already invested significantly across the range to develop products that address the need for increased collaborative, smart and flexible working.

“Our Social Spaces range builds on that market focus and our proven track record of high quality, made to order upholstered items. It offers a co-ordinated, modular approach to furnishing break out spaces, informal meeting areas, receptions, creative spaces and dining facilities.”

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Every upholstered item in the DAMS Social Spaces range will be made to order using the customer’s choice of fabrics for a fully co-ordinated look that can unite a building or campus or be used to create zones with colours and furniture styles.

Each item is tracked from order through to delivery, providing complete accountability and traceability for the customer, with a fast response to customer requirements and full peace of mind thanks to DAMS’ five year guarantee.

The company’s in-house CAD design team also means that DAMS can offer a complete project management package, including space planning and layout, delivery scheduling and assembly on site.

Chris continues: “With 50 years’ experience of responding quickly to market trends with high quality, practical and flexible office furniture solutions, DAMS is once again providing a fully integrated approach to contemporary office interior design with the launch of our innovative Social Spaces range.

“Not all businesses are ready for a slide through the middle of the office or the quirky features championed by big dot com and creative brands but collaborative work environments, hot desking, informal meeting areas and smarter working practices are all trends that are here to stay and office furniture needs to evolve to reflect that.”

www.dams.com

Claremont Centre – Sit Stand Desk Now Available from Stock

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Introducing New Affordable Bench Desking System

Javelin, the new versatile bench system is the flexible and affordable solution for todays’ IT dependent office environment. Javelin comes with the option of 2 and up to 10 person(s) to each bench including height adjustable legs.

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The comprehensive system has sliding work tops in five different finishes: white, walnut, light oak, maple and beech; frames available in white and silver.

Scalloped edged detailing, allow access to the large cable tray for quick and easy cable management. The cost-efficient desking solution can be extended and modified as circumstances dictate. A full range of pedestals and storage units are available to complement this range. For more information please visit www.century-office.co.uk

The Clapp Collection – See the OFAS Summer Journal

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Spire Rectangular Table

Lee & Plumpton, a leading British manufacturer and distributor of commercial desking, seating and storage solutions, has unveiled an extensive new collection of executive tables.

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Named Spire, the new collection made its official debut at Clerkenwell Design Week in May 2016. The range consists of almost 30 tables in various shapes and sizes: from 1200mm square and circular reception tables to large oval and rectangular boardroom tables up to 7200mm in length.
Spire tables have stylish splayed and tapered legs in either black, white or chrome finishes and six tabletop colour options, including beech, birch, light oak, maple, white and walnut.

www.leeandplumpton.co.uk

KAB Controller Whiteline

The KAB Controller Whiteline is ideal for 24 hour chair for primary use in surveillance and control stations. It’s also ideal for deluxe office environments. The standard version features a robust leather/fabric combination, providing maximum durability and comfort for 24/7 usage.

Visit our website and discover our wide range of office chairs.
www.kabseating.com/office/

T – 01604 641 521

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www.kabseating.com/office/

Contemporary Locker Solutions

Contemporary Locker Solutions

James Tobias is a leading manufacturer of storage solutions, who takes into account the changing and ever varying requirements of the current working environment. We understand that personal storage is relevant for the versatile industries of today; our lockers offer the perfect answer for a functional storage solution, with a vast array of colours and finishes that are able to enhance the environment along with a large range of keys, locks and more to ensure security and piece of mind. Therefore offering the most practical and effective solution from James Tobias.

T – 01278 437 300

W – www.james-tobias.com

Maine lockers with Nano electronic locks

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Maine lockers and maineseries31 filing units were specified for this leading global banking and financial services company. The lockers and filing units were supplied through Tracgroup. Security was paramount with all units individually locked using Nano, electronic keypad locks. The designer, Jeanette Abrahamsen at IntArch Designs was responsible for the space design and colour plan.

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Maine’s units are careful matched to a variety of chairs in RAL Basalt Grey, Telegrey and orange, for a stylish and coordinated result.