Home-based working has some advantages, such as saving time on the office commute. However, it is also associated with an increase in prolonged sitting, social isolation from colleagues and difficulty in disconnecting. This info sheet explains why this can have a negative impact on teleworkers’ health and contribute to the development or exacerbation of MSDs.
Preventing musculoskeletal disorders when teleworking
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Preventing musculoskeletal disorders when teleworking
Preventing musculoskeletal disorders when teleworking
Description
Home-based working has some advantages, such as saving time on the office commute. However, it is also associated with an increase in prolonged sitting, social isolation from colleagues and difficulty in disconnecting. This info sheet explains why this can have a negative impact on teleworkers’ health and contribute to the development or exacerbation of MSDs.
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Language of original language description
English
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Sector / Indrustry covered
neattiecas uz konkrētu nozari
Hazards
Nelabvēlīga darba vide, piem., apgaismojums
Psihosociāli / stresa izraisīti apdraudējumi
Statiskas pozas — sēdēšana
Displeju ierīču izmantošana
Health effects
Muguras sāpes vai trauma
Augšējo ekstremitāšu traucējumi
Stress
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Mājās strādājošie
Prevention measures
Apdraudējumu novēršana
Vienkārši padomi un pasākumi
Apmācība/norādījumi (darbiniekiem)
Vingrinājumi
Purpose of the material
Vispārīga informācija
Informētības vairošana
Riska novērtējums
Target audience
Visi (nav specifiskas mērķauditorijas)
Year
2022