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
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Sector / Indrustry covered
ei alakohtaista
Hazards
Staattiset asennot − istuminen
Staattiset asennot − seisominen
Health effects
Niskasärky tai -vamma
Yläraajavaivat
Alaraajavaivat
Niska- ja hartiavaivat
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Kaikki (ei erityistä ryhmää)
Prevention measures
Vaarojen poistaminen
Yksinkertaisia vinkkejä ja toimenpiteitä
Tekniset toimenpiteet, esim. ergonomiset laitteet
Liikunta
Purpose of the material
Yleiset tiedot
Ohjeet
Riskinarviointi
Target audience
Kaikki (ei erityistä kohdeyleisöä)
Year
2021