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
non specifico per settore
Hazards
Posture statiche: stare seduti
Posture statiche: stare in piedi
Health effects
Dolori o infortuni dorso-lombari
Disturbi agli arti superiori
Disturbi agli arti inferiori
Disturbi a collo e spalle
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Tutti (nessun gruppo specifico)
Prevention measures
Eliminazione dei pericoli
Semplici consigli e misure
Misure tecniche, ad esempio attrezzature ergonomiche
Esercitazioni
Purpose of the material
Informazioni generali
Orientamenti
Valutazione del rischio
Target audience
Tutti (nessun destinatario specifico)
Year
2021