By now, most of you have heard about the health risks of sitting for extended periods of time. A height adjustable workstation or desk will give you the most flexibility, because it allows you to move easily between sitting and standing. So, the next logical question you might ask is 'how do you know what height to adjust your desk to?' A standing desk won’t do a whole lot of good, if you’re hunched over the keyboard to type or craning your neck to read your email. When setting up a height adjustable workstation, there are two positions you want to consider; seated and standing. Both are specific to each individual who uses the workstation.
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The most obvious impact of a treadmill or bike desk is on the worker: increased caloric burn, energy, and mitigation of the worst effects of sitting still all day long. (See Xybix's previous blog post).
But let’s get down to brass tacks:
What about a 911 dispatch operation itself?
1. Are these new systems really going to increase productivity and responsiveness in the short and long-term?
2. Are they smart investments for dispatch managers?
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When you think of the brand name "Coca Cola" chances are ergonomics isn't the first thing that comes to mind! You are more likely to think of popping a can of soda on a hot summer's day then the commitment the company has to healthy habits in its workforce. In reality, Coca Cola has been leading the way in ergonomics, with a corporate ergonomist on staff responsible for promoting healthy habits company wide, ergonomics is top-of-mind for the company.
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The job of a 911 dispatcher challenges a person’s mental and emotional abilities. It is also a job that requires a person to remain sitting in a chair during most of their shift. This type of job provides only limited opportunities to stand up and move around. Because of this limitation, proper ergonomics for 911 dispatchers is essential. Improper ergonomics can lead to both short and long term physical issues.
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"Oh, PLEASE...Oh, Please..."
Making 911 comm center dispatchers comfortable, happy and reducing stress is a top priority for any dispatch supervisor or manager. So what about the other "conveniences" dispatch employees often want to see incorporated into their center and dare I say "beg" for?
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The human body, despite what video-gaming teenagers might say, wasn’t built for sitting idly for hours on end. But radiology work often demands it, and this means that ergonomics are as important as ever.
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Time marches on and the rising tide of technological change has engulfed everyone, especially those in the emergency services industry. While the post 9/11 era of dispatching stressed the integration of emergency services; communication technologies have evolved considerably during the intervening decade and Next Generation 911 is poised to take off. At the same time, budgets are tight and the prudent PSAP manager is understandably cautious when thinking about allocating scarce resources.
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Out with the 'Old' and in with the 'New'
Sitting at your desk, looking at computer monitors or having a job that requires sitting for extended periods of time, can cause a great deal of physical stress on your body. Unfortunately, this type of sedentary work is all too common in industries such as 911 dispatch, security, public safety and more.
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We are all affected by our working environment.
Dispatch center staff members, like other professionals, are only as effective as their space allows, and with significant stressors at play every workday, their stakes are especially high. Your team stands to gain as much as anyone else from smart design.
Here are five dispatch center design tips for turning your workplace into an asset.
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It is suggested that prolonged sitting can be bad for your health, but what's really worth noting is the metabolic consequences such as resting blood pressure, triglycerides, cholesterol and cardiovascular disease biomarkers. The American Cancer Society states that mortality rates increase by 37 percent in women who sit for more than 6 hours per day. The same was true for 18 percent of men.
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