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
Pas de secteur spécifique
Hazards
Positions statiques - assise
Positions statiques - debout
Health effects
Douleurs ou lésion dorsales
Troubles affectant les membres supérieurs
Troubles affectant les membres inférieurs
Troubles affectant le cou et l’épaule
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Tous (pas de groupe spécifique)
Prevention measures
Élimination des dangers
Conseils et mesures simples
Mesures techniques, par exemple équipements ergonomiques
Exercices
Purpose of the material
Informations générales
Orientations
Évaluation des risques
Target audience
Tous (pas de public cible spécifique)
Year
2021