How to buy an office chair that fits you
Type:
Visual resources
Guides & Tools
Country:
Tyskland
Languages:
German
Provider:
German Social Accident Insurance for the Administrative Sector VBG
Beskrivelse
People working in offices spend the largest part of their working time in a sitting position, i.e. a posture causing considerable strain. Injuries resulting from sitting for long periods are a serious occupational health and safety problem. The quality of office chairs is of great importance for workers' health, well-being, and labour efficiency. This booklet provides information and criteria for good office chairs. It is easy to understand and illustrated with appealing pictures. A checklist helps you to find a suitable work chair for you and your employees.
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Language of original language description:
German
Other data
Sector / Industry covered:
ADMINISTRATIVE TJENESTEYDELSER OG HJÆLPETJENESTER
Farer:
Statiske, siddende arbejdsstillinger
Brug af skærmudstyr
Health effects:
Rygsmerter eller -skader
Lidelser i nakke og skuldre
Muskel- og skeletbesvær - Ikke specificeret
Prevention measures:
Simple tip og foranstaltninger
Tekniske foranstaltninger, f.eks. ergonomisk udstyr
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.):
Alle (ingen specifik gruppe)
Purpose of the material:
Vejledning
Målgruppe:
Alle (ingen specifik målgruppe)
Type af visuelt materiale:
Folder/brochure
Priority area:
Forebyggelse
Date of Publication / Year :
2020