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
nespecific unui sector
Hazards
Posturi statice - poziția așezat
Posturi statice - poziția în picioare
Health effects
Dureri sau leziuni dorsale
Afecțiuni ale membrelor superioare
Afecțiuni ale membrelor inferioare
Afecțiuni la nivelul gâtului și umărului
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Toate (niciun grup specific)
Prevention measures
Eliminarea pericolelor
Sfaturi și măsuri simple
Măsuri tehnice, de ex., echipamente ergonomice
Exerciții
Purpose of the material
Informații generale
Orientări
Evaluarea riscurilor
Target audience
Toate (niciun public-țintă specific)
Year
2021