This factsheet provides information about the health problems, health hazards related to working in a standind positions. It also provides recommendations for improving workplace design and how to reduce the effects of working in this posture.
Strumenti pratici e orientamenti sui disturbi muscoloscheletrici
Per consentire un’agevole valutazione e gestione dei rischi di DMS nei luoghi di lavoro, la nostra banca dati di facile utilizzo contiene vari strumenti pratici e materiali orientativi sviluppati a livello dell’UE e nazionale.
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This factsheets explain how continuous standing or sitting while working is a common source of discomfort and fatigue. Frequent changes of body positions, including alternating between sitting and standing, helps to avoid fatigue.
Living with rheumatoid arthritis can often be a very lonely and frightening experience. But when we come together for encouragement and support, we realize that we’re not alone. In this podcast, we talk about the ups and downs, and the laughter and tears that come from living with chronic illness...
This article offers ergonomics advice on setting up a temporary home office when little is adjustable.
This practical infographic provides simple advice on sitting at your desk and tips on moving.
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has challenged employers to equip their workers with the tools they need in order to do their jobs safely at home, and it’s important that this focus includes both mental and physical health.
This article presents several economic and legal issues related to home-based teleworking (including the OSH related ones: safety and ergonomics).