Over the years there have been repeated warning from Health Care professional bodies that heavy backpacks can cause injuries to children. Minimising the weight and strain they can have on your child is even more important when they havejuvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). On this website you will find tips for selecting the right school bag for your child.
6 tips for choosing the right backpack
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6 tips for choosing the right backpack
6 tips for choosing the right backpack
Description
Over the years there have been repeated warning from Health Care professional bodies that heavy backpacks can cause injuries to children. Minimising the weight and strain they can have on your child is even more important when they havejuvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). On this website you will find tips for selecting the right school bag for your child.
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Language of original language description
English
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
Educación
Hazards
Manipulación manual de cargas
Health effects
Dolor o lesión de espalda
Empeoramiento de una enfermedad (crónica) existente
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Niños/escolares
Enfermo de un trastorno o enfermedad musculoesquelética
Prevention measures
Medidas técnicas, por ejemplo, equipos ergonómicos
Adjustments/support for chronic MSD disorder/disease/pain suffers
Purpose of the material
Guía
Target audience
Otros
Year
2020