Working in a standing position - basic information

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Working in a standing position - basic information

Working in a standing position - basic information

Type of item
Guides & Tools
Country
Canada
Languages

English

Provider
Provider (English)
Canadian Centre for Occupational Safety and Health (CCOHS)
Provider (Original)
Canadian Centre for Occupational Safety and Health (CCOHS)

Description

This factsheet provides information about the health problems, health hazards related to working in a standind positions. It also provides recommendations for improving workplace design and how to reduce the effects of working in this posture.

This factsheet provides information about the health problems, health hazards related to working in a standind positions. It also provides recommendations for improving workplace design and how to reduce the effects of working in this posture.

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Language of original language description

English

Other data

Sector / Indrustry covered
Nicht branchenspezifisch
Hazards
Ungünstige Körperhaltungen
Statische Körperhaltungen – Stehen
Health effects
Rückenschmerzen oder -verletzungen
Erkrankungen der unteren Extremitäten
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
Verringerung/Minimierung des Risikos durch organisatorische Maßnahmen, z. B. Verringerung der Zahl der exponierten Arbeitnehmer, Jobrotation
Purpose of the material
Allgemeine Informationen
Sensibilisierung
Leitlinien
Target audience
Alle (keine spezifische Zielgruppe)
Year
2021