Working in a standing position - basic information

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Working in a standing position - basic information

Working in a standing position - basic information

Type of item
Guides & Tools
Country
Canada
Languages

English

Provider
Provider (English)
Canadian Centre for Occupational Safety and Health (CCOHS)
Provider (Original)
Canadian Centre for Occupational Safety and Health (CCOHS)

Description

This factsheet provides information about the health problems, health hazards related to working in a standind positions. It also provides recommendations for improving workplace design and how to reduce the effects of working in this posture.

This factsheet provides information about the health problems, health hazards related to working in a standind positions. It also provides recommendations for improving workplace design and how to reduce the effects of working in this posture.

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Language of original language description

English

Other data

Sector / Indrustry covered
Niet sectorspecifiek
Hazards
Lastige houdingen
Statische houdingen - staan
Health effects
Rugpijn of -letsel
Aandoeningen aan de onderste ledematen
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
Beperken van de risico's door middel van organisatorische maatregelen, zoals het beperken van het aantal blootgestelde werknemers, taakroulatie
Purpose of the material
Algemene informatie
Bewustmaking
Begeleiding
Target audience
Alle (geen specifieke doelgroep)
Year
2021