This report examines the issues surrounding prolonged sitting at work, including the jobs and workers most affected, and identifies the health risks posed, including musculoskeletal disorders. It discusses pertinent EU legislation and the value of risk assessments for protecting the health of those engaged in work involving prolonged sitting.
Prolonged static sitting at work: health effects and good practice advice
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Prolonged static sitting at work: health effects and good practice advice
Prolonged static sitting at work: health effects and good practice advice
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This report examines the issues surrounding prolonged sitting at work, including the jobs and workers most affected, and identifies the health risks posed, including musculoskeletal disorders. It discusses pertinent EU legislation and the value of risk assessments for protecting the health of those engaged in work involving prolonged sitting.
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Language of original language description
English
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Sector / Indrustry covered
неспецифично за сектора
Hazards
Статични пози — седнало положение
Статични пози — стоене
Health effects
Bolest zad nebo jejich zranění
Заболявания на горните крайници
Заболявания на долните крайници
Заболявания на врата и рамото
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Всички (без специална група)
Prevention measures
Елиминиране на опасности
Лесни за прилагане съвети и мерки
Технически мерки, например ергономично оборудване
ExercisesУпражнения
Purpose of the material
Обща информация
Ръководство
Оценка на риска
Target audience
Всички (без конкретна целева аудитория)
Year
2021