Specific ergonomics - anti-fatigue mats

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Specific ergonomics - anti-fatigue mats

Ergonomie konkret – Arbeitsplatzmatten

Type of item
Guides & Tools
Country
Nemecko
Languages

German

Provider
Provider (English)
German Social Accident Insurance for the Food and Catering sector (BGN)
Provider (Original)
Berugsgenossenschaft Nahrungsmittel und Gaststätten (BGN)

Description

Prolonged standing can cause a variety of health issues, including back and leg pain. Injuries caused by prolonged standing can lead to absenteeism and lower productivity. Anti-fatigue mats can reduce the impact of standing for long periods of time. This leaflet helps to select and use the anti- fatigue mats in the right way.

 

Langes Stehen, vor allem auf harten, kalten Böden kann Beschäftigte sehr belasten. Arbeitsplatzmatten sind Matten mitmdämpfenden Eigenschaften, die an Steharbeitsplätzen die Gelenke entlasten und wärmeisolierend wirken. Diese Information hilft Ihnen dabei, Arbeitsplatzmatten richtig einzusetzen.

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Language of original language description

German

Other data

Sector / Indrustry covered
nešpecifikované podľa odvetvia
Hazards
Nezvyčajné polohy
Iné
Health effects
Bolesť alebo poranenie chrbta
Bližšie neurčené muskuloskeletálne poruchy
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Všetci (žiadna konkrétna skupina)
Prevention measures
Technické opatrenia, napr. ergonomické vybavenie
Purpose of the material
Usmernenie
Target audience
Všetci (žiadna konkrétna cieľová skupina)