Message #4487

[yankeestarbuck]

The standards for sitting at a computer are no more than 30 minutes at a time.  It is then recommended to stand and move about vigorously for at least 5 minutes.  I get funny looks but I don't have shoulder pain anymore.  Under a physical demand, they can't go against OSHA recommendations. You should look these up and see if there can be allowances made.  Lifting 30 pounds? Never heard of such a thing outside of a warehouse.



I heard a rumor that the Morgan Stanly company actually locks out the comuters after 30 minutes of continuous use for 5 minutes. Then it resumes.  This forces a person to stop using it.  They mean business. Look up the local OSHA laws and find out if these "physical demands" are breaking any.