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
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Sector / Indrustry covered
δεν αφορά συγκεκριμένο τομέα
Hazards
Στατική στάση του σώματος - καθήμενη στάση
Στατική στάση του σώματος - όρθια στάση
Health effects
Οσφυαλγία ή τραυματισμός οσφυϊκής χώρας
Διαταραχές άνω άκρων
Διαταραχές κάτω άκρων
Διαταραχές του αυχένα και των ώμων
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Όλοι (καμία συγκεκριμένη ομάδα)
Prevention measures
Εξάλειψη των κινδύνων
Απλές συμβουλές και μέτρα
Τεχνικά μέτρα, π.χ. εργονομικός εξοπλισμός
Ασκήσεις
Purpose of the material
Γενικές πληροφορίες
Καθοδήγηση
Εκτίμηση επικινδυνότητας
Target audience
Όλα (καμία καθορισμένη ομάδα-στόχος)
Year
2021