Sitting or standing: finding a suitable balance

A single numerical breakdown does not suit every day. Organize position changes around your activities and your possibilities.

Checks to make

1. Choose a simple transition

   Identify a short task during which you can change position. Test this cue before multiplying new habits.

2. Prepare the settings

   On an adjustable desk, check access to tools while sitting and standing. Check the cable management throughout the full range of the tabletop.

3. Adapt rather than impose a quota

   Observe your comfort and the constraints of the day. No percentage proposed here constitutes an individual prescription.

4. Compare equipment only if necessary

   If the setup prevents the desired variations, measure the space and define the desired settings before considering another desk.

Move on to the next step

Start with a simple change, then observe its use over several sessions. Define the role of any equipment before comparing models.

Consult our layout advice · Perform the remote work assessment

Cues and limits

To deepen the workstation layout, consult the Working on screens: risk prevention, INRS file. This general advice does not replace medical advice or a personalized assessment of the workstation.