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’...
Għodda prattika u gwida dwar disturbi muskoloskeletali
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Easy-to-read, question-and-answer fact sheet addressing the issue of buying ergonomic office furniture.
Easy-to-read, question-and-answer fact sheets dealing with the selection / the different options for the computer mouse.
This brochure provides information on possible preventive measures to prevent occupational risks related to teleworking.
This short report describes the main drivers of teleworking and the associated OSH risks, benefits and challenges arising for workers and organisations during the pandemic.
This article aims at describing the main work-related MSDs risk factors related to telework and presenting preventive / protective recommendations and approaches to address them.
This OSHwiki article includes a checklist related to teleworking. A checklist, a list of items to be checked and filled out by a person based on his findings, helps to identify hazards and potential prevention measures. It forms part of a workplace risk assessment.