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
Ni značilno za noben sektor.
Hazards
Statična drža – sedeči položaj
Statična drža – stoječi položaj
Health effects
Bolečine ali poškodbe hrbta
Okvare zgornjih udov
Okvare spodnjih udov
Težave v vratu in ramenih
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Vsi (ni specifične skupine)
Prevention measures
Odstranitev nevarnosti
Preprosti nasveti in ukrepi
Tehnični ukrepi, npr. ergonomska oprema
Telesne vaje
Purpose of the material
Splošne informacije
Smernice
Ocena tveganja
Target audience
Vsi (ni posebnega ciljnega občinstva)
Year
2021