Sitting at work

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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.

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URL

https://www.ccohs.ca/images/products/infographics/download/Sitting_at_Work.jpg

Language of original language description

English

Other data

Sector / Indrustry covered

Not sector specific

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