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
ikke bransjespesifikk
Hazards
Statiske arbeidsstillinger – sittende
Statiske arbeidsstillinger – stående
Health effects
Ryggsmerter eller -skader
Lidelser i øvre ekstremiteter
Lidelser i nedre ekstremiteter
Nakke- og skulderlidelser
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Alle (ingen spesifikk gruppe)
Prevention measures
Risikoeliminering
Enkle tips og tiltak
Tekniske tiltak f.eks. ergonomisk utstyr
Øvelser
Purpose of the material
Generell informasjon
Veiledning
Risikovurdering
Target audience
Alle (ingen spesifikk målgruppe)
Year
2021