Proforma Safety Blog

Step Away From Your Computer and Stretch

Posted by proforma on October 4, 2009

Here’s an interesting concept: why not prepare for your workday as you would for playing a sport?
We’re talking about getting your body ready for work: warming up with a brisk walk or light jog in place. Stretch the muscles, tendons and joints, especially if you’re going to perform physical tasks. And ESPECIALLY if you’re an older worker.

Whether you’re working in an office, at a plant, or home in your garage on your favorite hobby, you should periodically stop to do these simple stretching exercises. It can make the difference between feeling good and suffering strained muscles. This humorous poster is also appropriate for posting in the kitchen area of your workplace or other location as a visual reminder.