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
ej sektorsspecifik
Hazards
Statiska kroppsställningar – sittande
Statiska kroppsställningar – stående
Health effects
Ryggsmärta eller ryggskada
Besvär i övre extremiteter
Besvär i nedre extremiteter
Nack- och axelbesvär
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Alla (ingen särskild grupp)
Prevention measures
Eliminering av faror
Enkla tips och åtgärder
Tekniska åtgärder, t.ex. ergonomisk utrustning
Övningar
Purpose of the material
Allmän information
Vägledning
Riskbedömning
Target audience
Alla (ingen särskild målgrupp)
Year
2021