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
Sem setor específico
Hazards
Posturas incómodas
Posturas estáticas - em pé
Health effects
Dor ou lesão lombar
Lesões dos membros inferiores
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Todos (sem um grupo específico)
Prevention measures
Eliminação dos perigos
Conselhos e medidas simples
Medidas técnicas, por exemplo equipamento ergonómico
Reduzir/minimizar o risco por meio de medidas organizacionais, por exemplo redução do número de trabalhadores expostos, rotatividade dos postos de trabalho
Purpose of the material
Informações gerais
Sensibilização
Orientação
Target audience
Todos (sem um público-alvo específico)
Year
2021