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
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Sector / Indrustry covered
Niezwiązane z konkretnym sektorem
Hazards
Pozycje statyczne – siedzące
Pozycje statyczne – stojące
Health effects
Ból lub uraz pleców
Choroby kończyn górnych
Choroby kończyn dolnych
Choroby szyi i ramion
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Wszyscy (bez określania grupy)
Prevention measures
Eliminacja zagrożeń
Proste wskazówki i środki
Środki techniczne np. sprzęt ergonomiczny
Ćwiczenia
Purpose of the material
Informacje ogólne
Wytyczne
Ocena ryzyka
Target audience
Wszyscy (bez określania odbiorców docelowych)
Year
2021