This article reviews the impact that digitalisation is having on Europe’s workforce and looks at its effect on psychosocial risk factors (e.g. job strain, workload, work-life balance) and physical risk factors (e.g. repetitive tasks, posture) for work-related musculoskeletal disorders. It also discusses the prevention of such disorders and the promotion of occupational health and well-being.
The digitalisation of work: psychosocial risk factors and work-related musculoskeletal disorders
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The digitalisation of work: psychosocial risk factors and work-related musculoskeletal disorders
The digitalisation of work: psychosocial risk factors and work-related musculoskeletal disorders
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This article reviews the impact that digitalisation is having on Europe’s workforce and looks at its effect on psychosocial risk factors (e.g. job strain, workload, work-life balance) and physical risk factors (e.g. repetitive tasks, posture) for work-related musculoskeletal disorders. It also discusses the prevention of such disorders and the promotion of occupational health and well-being.
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Language of original language description
English
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Hazards
Ubekvemme arbejdsstillinger
Lang arbejdstid
Psykosociale risici og stressrisici
Statiske, siddende arbejdsstillinger
Health effects
Rygsmerter eller -skader
Lidelser i overekstremiteterne
Lidelser i underekstremiteterne
Lidelser i nakke og skuldre
Stress
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Alle (ingen specifik gruppe)
Prevention measures
Eliminering af farer
Tekniske foranstaltninger, f.eks. ergonomisk udstyr
Minimere risikoen gennem organisatoriske foranstaltninger, f.eks. ved at reducere antallet af udsatte arbejdstagere, jobrotation
Uddannelse/vejledning (for arbejdstagere)
Purpose of the material
Generelle oplysninger
Bevidstgørelse
Vejledning
Target audience
Alle (ingen specifik målgruppe)
Year
2021