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
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Sector / Indrustry covered
ikke bransjespesifikk
Hazards
Dårlig arbeidsmiljø, f.eks. belysning
Psykososiale risikoer / stress
Statiske arbeidsstillinger – sittende
Bruk av skjermutstyr
Health effects
Ryggsmerter eller -skader
Lidelser i øvre ekstremiteter
Stress
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Arbeidstakere som jobber hjemmefra
Prevention measures
Risikoeliminering
Enkle tips og tiltak
Opplæring/veiledning (for arbeidstakere)
Øvelser
Purpose of the material
Generell informasjon
Bevissthetsøkning
Risikovurdering
Target audience
Alle (ingen spesifikk målgruppe)
Year
2022