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Re: sorting while sitting

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i dont sit when sorting at the IPS. mostly because all the seats are taken! :left: i do however sit when doing my redirections and return to senders.
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Re: sorting while sitting

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Sit or stand it's up to you.......not some jumped up screw.
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Re: sorting while sitting

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Depends on arm and torso length. Everyone will be different.

Personally I throw in the sequenced sitting down for the lower two rows then stand for the top two because being 6ft tall it would mean stooping for the lower two rows.

When throwing in the un-sequenced I tend to do that from a prone position on a chaise longue with my feet while feeding myself delicious Italian grapes. Red or green - I'm not picky.
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Lounge Lizard
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Re: sorting while sitting

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Jack Rouse wrote:Isn't there a ruling somewhere that seats have to be provided.

For ages now cashiers at supermarkets have the option to stand or sit.

I have noticed though that unlike the old IPS frames the new ones don't have stools integrated into them.
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I think such a seating option for certain jobs became law around the 1890s and was one of the very first health and safety requirements. :thumbup
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Re: sorting while sitting

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aiden01 wrote:
Villadaft wrote:Brockley is right in fact I would take the chairs away from the sorting and prepping of jobs, you want a seat take one in your meal relief
Why?
I work on deliveries we only sort for 30 mins why would you need a seat? Fair enough indoor and night shift workers yeah but deliveries nah,
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Re: sorting while sitting

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30 minutes :shock:

Even on a quiet tuesday we are 1:15 and 1:45 on the busy days.
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scoobydo79
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Re: sorting while sitting

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Our sorting is often up to 1hour 30 minits.No I think I will sit thank You.
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Postie45
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Re: sorting while sitting

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its nice that some people have an opinion on this and prefer to stand, personally ill keep my seat, thanks
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ewancurze
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Re: sorting while sitting

Post by ewancurze »

I sit on the IPS and stand when at Delivery frame (except for bottom row).
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Re: sorting while sitting

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Villadaft wrote:
aiden01 wrote:
Villadaft wrote:Brockley is right in fact I would take the chairs away from the sorting and prepping of jobs, you want a seat take one in your meal relief
Why?
I work on deliveries we only sort for 30 mins why would you need a seat? Fair enough indoor and night shift workers yeah but deliveries nah,
very fast sorter I take most other posties seem to need well over an hour :crazy:
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wacko74
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Re: sorting while sitting

Post by wacko74 »

I've said it before and I'll say it again... adult sized baby bouncers would be perfect for when we're sorting and prepping our frames.
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