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
nespecific unui sector
Hazards
Mediu de lucru necorespunzător, de ex. iluminatul
Pericole psihosociale/legate de stres
Posturi statice - poziția așezat
Utilizarea de echipamente cu ecrane de afișare
Health effects
Dureri sau leziuni dorsale
Afecțiuni ale membrelor superioare
Stres
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Lucrători la domiciliu
Prevention measures
Eliminarea pericolelor
Sfaturi și măsuri simple
Formare/orientare (pentru lucrători)
Exerciții
Purpose of the material
Informații generale
Sensibilizare
Evaluarea riscurilor
Target audience
Toate (niciun public-țintă specific)
Year
2022