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
Nicht branchenspezifisch
Hazards
Statische Körperhaltungen – Sitzen
Statische Körperhaltungen – Stehen
Health effects
Rückenschmerzen oder -verletzungen
Erkrankungen der oberen Extremitäten
Erkrankungen der unteren Extremitäten
Nacken- und Schultererkrankungen
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Alle (keine spezifische Gruppe)
Prevention measures
Beseitigung von Gefahren
Einfache Tipps und Maßnahmen
Technische Maßnahmen, z. B. ergonomische Ausrüstung
Übungen
Purpose of the material
Allgemeine Informationen
Leitlinien
Gefährdungsbeurteilung
Target audience
Alle (keine spezifische Zielgruppe)
Year
2021