This web summary provides specific guidance on use of office equipment, providing a safe working environment, and workstation practices, including a detailed VDU checklist
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E-fact 13 - Office ergonomics
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E-fact 13 - Office ergonomics
E-fact 13 - Office ergonomics
Description
This web summary provides specific guidance on use of office equipment, providing a safe working environment, and workstation practices, including a detailed VDU checklist
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Language of original language description
English
Slovenian
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
Not sector specific
Hazards
Awkward postures
Poor work environment, e.g lighting
Poor work organisation
Psychosocial/stress hazards
Static postures - sitting
Using Display Screen Equipment
Health effects
Back pain or injury
Upper limb disorders
Lower limb disorders
Neck and shoulder disorders
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
All (no specific group)
Prevention measures
Elimination of hazards
Improving individual working techniques (e.g manual handling postures)
Simple tips and measures
Worker participation
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Exercises
Target audience
Employers
Managers
Worker representatives
Safety officers
Workers
Priority area
Prevention
Sedentary work
Telework
Year
2007