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
Nije ograničeno na sektor
Hazards
Statičan položaj tijela – sjedenje
Statičan položaj tijela – stajanje
Health effects
Bol u leđima ili ozljeda leđa
Poremećaji gornjih udova
Poremećaji donjih udova
Poremećaji vrata i ramena
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Svi (nema posebne skupine)
Prevention measures
Otklanjanje opasnosti
Jednostavni savjeti i mjere
Tehničke mjere, npr. ergonomska oprema
Tjelovježba
Purpose of the material
Opće informacije
Smjernice
Procjena rizika
Target audience
Svi (bez posebne ciljne skupine)
Year
2021