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
neattiecas uz konkrētu nozari
Hazards
Statiskas pozas — sēdēšana
Statiskas pozas — stāvēšana
Health effects
Muguras sāpes vai trauma
Augšējo ekstremitāšu traucējumi
Apakšējo ekstremitāšu traucējumi
Kakla un plecu traucējumi
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Visi (nav specifiskas grupas)
Prevention measures
Apdraudējumu novēršana
Vienkārši padomi un pasākumi
Tehniski pasākumi, piem., ergonomisks aprīkojums
Vingrinājumi
Purpose of the material
Vispārīga informācija
Norādījumi
Riska novērtējums
Target audience
Visi (nav specifiskas mērķauditorijas)
Year
2021