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Keep on moving: managing sedentary work to prevent MSDs

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Sitting or standing for long periods at work is all too common but bad for workers’ health — what can employers do to manage the risks? Find all the latest guidance, tools and tips in the sedentary work priority area of our Lighten the Load campaign website.

From using sit-stand workstations to taking regular ‘stretch breaks’, there are lots of ways to promote regular movement and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and other health problems. It’s time to get moving!

Check out the sedentary work priority area

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Explore our practical tools and guidance on managing sedentary work