This report examines the issues surrounding prolonged sitting at work, including the jobs and workers most affected, and identifies the health risks posed, including musculoskeletal disorders. It discusses pertinent EU legislation and the value of risk assessments for protecting the health of those engaged in work involving prolonged sitting.
Prolonged static sitting at work: health effects and good practice advice
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Prolonged static sitting at work: health effects and good practice advice
Prolonged static sitting at work: health effects and good practice advice
Description
This report examines the issues surrounding prolonged sitting at work, including the jobs and workers most affected, and identifies the health risks posed, including musculoskeletal disorders. It discusses pertinent EU legislation and the value of risk assessments for protecting the health of those engaged in work involving prolonged sitting.
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Language of original language description
English
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
Sin sector específico
Hazards
Posturas estáticas: sentado
Posturas estáticas: de pie
Health effects
Dolor o lesión de espalda
Trastornos de las extremidades superiores
Trastornos de las extremidades inferiores
Trastornos del cuello y de la espalda
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Todos (ningún grupo específico)
Prevention measures
Eliminación de peligros
Consejos y medidas simples
Medidas técnicas, por ejemplo, equipos ergonómicos
Ejercicios
Purpose of the material
Información general
Guía
Evaluación del riesgo
Target audience
Todos (sin audiencia específica)
Year
2021