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
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
Sem setor específico
Hazards
Ambiente de trabalho deficiente, por exemplo, com má iluminação
Perigos psicológicos/de stresse
Posturas estáticas - sentado
Uso de equipamentos dotados de visor
Health effects
Dor ou lesão lombar
Lesões dos membros superiores
Stresse
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Teletrabalhadores
Prevention measures
Eliminação dos perigos
Conselhos e medidas simples
Formação/orientação (para trabalhadores)
Exercícios
Purpose of the material
Informações gerais
Sensibilização
Avaliação de riscos
Target audience
Todos (sem um público-alvo específico)
Year
2022