Sitting at work

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Sitting at work

Sitting at work

Type of item
Visual resources
Country
Canada
Languages

English

Provider
Provider (English)
Canadian Centre for Occupational Safety and Health (CCOHS)
Provider (Original)
Canadian Centre for Occupational Safety and Health (CCOHS)

Description

This practical infographic provides simple advice on sitting at your desk and tips on moving.

This practical infographic provides simple advice on sitting at your desk and tips on moving.

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Language of original language description

English

Other data

Hazards
Static postures - sitting
Health effects
Back pain or injury
Upper limb disorders
Neck and shoulder disorders
Stress
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
All (no specific group)
Home workers
Prevention measures
Simple tips and measures
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Reducing/minimising the risk by organisational measures, e.g. reducing the number of workers exposed, job rotation
Exercises
Rehabilitation, physiotherapy etc.
Purpose of the material
Training
General information
Awareness raising
Target audience
All (no specific target audience)
Type of visual resource
Poster
Infographic
Priority area
Prevention
Sedentary work
Telework
Year
2020