This website provides an overview of the health risks associated with long periods of sitting, the benefits of regular movement, and strategies that persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) and workers can implement to reduce sitting time at work. These strategies are easy to understand and simple to apply in any kind of working environment.
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BeUpstanding - the evidence
BeUpstanding - the evidence
Description
This website provides an overview of the health risks associated with long periods of sitting, the benefits of regular movement, and strategies that persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) and workers can implement to reduce sitting time at work. These strategies are easy to understand and simple to apply in any kind of working environment.
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Language of original language description
English
Other data
Hazards
Static postures - sitting
Health effects
MSDs unspecified
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
All (no specific group)
Prevention measures
Elimination of hazards
Simple tips and measures
Training/guidance (for workers)
Purpose of the material
General information
Awareness raising
Guidance
Target audience
Employers
Year
2019