Article #9816

CBC News - Top Stories

CBC News - Top Stories

Title In Europe, cashiers get to sit. Why is that not the case in Canada? Source CBC News - Top Stories
Description Cashier in Europe, sitting on a chair, left. Cashier in Quebec, standing up, right.

It only takes around 17 minutes of standing still for someone to feel pain, according to a UQAM professor emeritus and ergonomist. While cashiers across much of Europe are typically seated while working, their Canadian counterparts remain on their feet – raising questions about their well-being and health.

Link https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7174956?cmp=rss Published At 2026-04-24 04:00:00 (3 weeks ago)
Created At 2026-04-24 05:36:14 Updated At 2026-04-24 05:36:14