Sitting or standing? Ergonomic design of workplaces. Information for specialists and interested people

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Sitting or standing? Ergonomic design of workplaces. Information for specialists and interested people

Sitzen oder stehen? Ergonomische Gestaltung von Arbeitsplätzen. Informationen für Fachleute und Interessierte

Type of item
Guides & Tools
Country
Switzerland
Languages

German

French

Italian

Provider
Provider (English)
SUVA
Provider (Original)
SUVA

Description

This brochure gives information about both standing and sitting in the workplace. It gives tips on when to sit and when to stand and also provides useful information about the main risks associated with standing and/or sitting and how to overcome these risks. 

 

Diese Broschüre enthält grundlegende In formationen zum Thema. Sie richtet sich an Vorgesetz te, Sicherheitsfach leute und Personen, die Arbeitsplätze ausrüsten, einrichten und planen, an Konstrukteure von Maschinen und Arbeitsplatzein rich tun gen sowie an alle, die sich für dieses Thema interessieren. 

 

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Language of original language description

German

French

Italian

Other data

Sector / Indrustry covered
Not sector specific
Hazards
Static postures - sitting
Static postures - standing
Health effects
MSDs unspecified
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
All (no specific group)
Prevention measures
Improving individual working techniques (e.g manual handling postures)
Simple tips and measures
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Purpose of the material
Guidance
Target audience
All (no specific target audience)
Year
2017