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
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
Niet sectorspecifiek
Hazards
Slechte werkomgeving, bijv. slechte verlichting
Psychosociale risico's en risico's van stress
Statische houdingen - zitten
Gebruik van beeldschermapparatuur
Health effects
Rugpijn of -letsel
Aandoeningen aan de bovenste ledematen
Stress
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Thuiswerkers
Prevention measures
Uitsluiten van risico's
Eenvoudige tips en maatregelen
Opleiding/begeleiding (voor werknemers)
Oefeningen
Purpose of the material
Algemene informatie
Bewustmaking
Risicobeoordeling
Target audience
Alle (geen specifieke doelgroep)
Year
2022