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
Nicht branchenspezifisch
Hazards
Schlechtes Arbeitsumfeld, z. B. Beleuchtung
Psychosoziale Risiken/Stressrisiken
Statische Körperhaltungen – Sitzen
Verwendung von Bildschirmgeräten
Health effects
Rückenschmerzen oder -verletzungen
Erkrankungen der oberen Extremitäten
Stress
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Telearbeiter
Prevention measures
Beseitigung von Gefahren
Einfache Tipps und Maßnahmen
Schulung/Beratung (für Arbeitnehmer)
Übungen
Purpose of the material
Allgemeine Informationen
Sensibilisierung
Gefährdungsbeurteilung
Target audience
Alle (keine spezifische Zielgruppe)
Year
2022