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
ne pagal sektorių
Hazards
Statinė kūno padėtis – sėdėjimas
Statinė kūno padėtis – stovėjimas
Health effects
Nugaros skausmas arba sužalojimas
Viršutinių galūnių sutrikimai
Apatinių galūnių sutrikimai
Kaklo ir pečių srities sutrikimai
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Visi (ne konkreti grupė)
Prevention measures
Rizikos veiksnių šalinimas
Paprasti patarimai ir priemonės
Techninės priemonės, pvz., ergonominė įranga
Treniruotės
Purpose of the material
Bendra informacija
Gairės
Rizikos vertinimas
Target audience
Visi (ne konkreti tikslinė auditorija)
Year
2021