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
Niet sectorspecifiek
Hazards
Statische houdingen - zitten
Statische houdingen - staan
Health effects
Rugpijn of -letsel
Aandoeningen aan de bovenste ledematen
Aandoeningen aan de onderste ledematen
Nek- en schouderaandoeningen
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Alle (geen specifieke groep)
Prevention measures
Uitsluiten van risico's
Eenvoudige tips en maatregelen
Technische maatregelen, bijvoorbeeld ergonomische apparatuur
Oefeningen
Purpose of the material
Algemene informatie
Begeleiding
Risicobeoordeling
Target audience
Alle (geen specifieke doelgroep)
Year
2021