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
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Sector / Indrustry covered
Ikke sektorspecifik
Hazards
Dårlige arbejdsforhold, f.eks. belysning
Psykosociale risici og stressrisici
Statiske, siddende arbejdsstillinger
Brug af skærmudstyr
Health effects
Rygsmerter eller -skader
Lidelser i overekstremiteterne
Stress
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Telearbejdere
Prevention measures
Eliminering af farer
Simple tip og foranstaltninger
Uddannelse/vejledning (for arbejdstagere)
Øvelser
Purpose of the material
Generelle oplysninger
Bevidstgørelse
Risikovurdering
Target audience
Alle (ingen specifik målgruppe)
Year
2022