Home-based working has some advantages, such as saving time on the office commute. However, it is also associated with an increase in prolonged sitting, social isolation from colleagues and difficulty in disconnecting. This info sheet explains why this can have a negative impact on teleworkers’ health and contribute to the development or exacerbation of MSDs.
Preventing musculoskeletal disorders when teleworking
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Preventing musculoskeletal disorders when teleworking
Preventing musculoskeletal disorders when teleworking
Description
Home-based working has some advantages, such as saving time on the office commute. However, it is also associated with an increase in prolonged sitting, social isolation from colleagues and difficulty in disconnecting. This info sheet explains why this can have a negative impact on teleworkers’ health and contribute to the development or exacerbation of MSDs.
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Language of original language description
English
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
žádné specifické odvětví
Hazards
Špatné pracovní prostředí, např. osvětlení
Psychosociální rizika / rizika stresu
Statické polohy – sezení
Používání zobrazovacích jednotek
Health effects
Bolest zad nebo jejich zranění
Poruchy dolních končetin
Stres
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Osoby pracující z domova
Prevention measures
Odstranění nebezpečí
Jednoduché tipy a opatření
Odborná příprava / pokyny (pro pracovníky)
Cvičení
Purpose of the material
Obecné informace
Zvyšování povědomí
Hodnocení rizik
Target audience
Všichni (žádná konkrétní cílová skupina)
Year
2022