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
ekki tengt sérstöku sviði
Hazards
Kyrrstaða - sitjandi
Kyrrstaða - standandi
Health effects
Bakverkur eða meiðsli
Raskanir í efri útlimum
Raskanir í neðri útlimum
Raskanir í hálsi og öxlum
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Allir (enginn sérstakur hópur)
Prevention measures
Útrýming á hættum
Einföld ráð og ráðstafanir
Tæknilegar ráðstafanir, t.d. vinnuvistfræðilegur búnaður
Æfingar
Purpose of the material
Almennar upplýsingar
Leiðbeiningar
Áhættumat
Target audience
Allir (enginn sérstakur markhópur)
Year
2021