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
nešpecifikované podľa odvetvia
Hazards
Statické polohy – v sede
Statické polohy – státie
Health effects
Bolesť alebo poranenie chrbta
Poruchy horných končatín
Poruchy dolných končatín
Poruchy krku a pleca
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Všetci (žiadna konkrétna skupina)
Prevention measures
Odstránenie nebezpečenstiev
Jednoduché tipy a opatrenia
Technické opatrenia, napr. ergonomické vybavenie
Cvičenia
Purpose of the material
Všeobecné informácie
Usmernenie
Hodnotenie rizík
Target audience
Všetci (žiadna konkrétna cieľová skupina)
Year
2021