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
ei ole sektorispetsiifiline
Hazards
Staatilised asendid – istumine
Staatilised asendid – seismine
Health effects
Seljavalu või -vigastus
Ülajäsemevaevused
Alajäsemevaevused
Kaela- ja õlapiirkonna vaevused
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Kõik (rühm täpsustamata)
Prevention measures
Ohtude kõrvaldamine
Lihtsad nõuanded ja meetmed
Tehnilised meetmed, nt ergonoomilised seadmed
Harjutused
Purpose of the material
Üldteave
Juhend
Riskihindamine
Target audience
Kõik (sihtrühm täpsustamata)
Year
2021