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
Description
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
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
Ikke sektorspecifik
Hazards
Statiske, siddende arbejdsstillinger
Statiske, stående arbejdsstillinger
Health effects
Rygsmerter eller -skader
Lidelser i overekstremiteterne
Lidelser i underekstremiteterne
Lidelser i nakke og skuldre
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Alle (ingen specifik gruppe)
Prevention measures
Eliminering af farer
Simple tip og foranstaltninger
Tekniske foranstaltninger, f.eks. ergonomisk udstyr
Øvelser
Purpose of the material
Generelle oplysninger
Vejledning
Risikovurdering
Target audience
Alle (ingen specifik målgruppe)
Year
2021