Continuing to work from home safely
Are you continuing to work from home? If so, how do you prevent musculoskeletal disorders?
An information sheet from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has been published, highlighting the growing trend in home-based working following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Home-based working has some advantages, the report states, such as saving time on the office commute. However, it is also associated with an increase in prolonged sitting, social isolation from colleagues and difficulty in disconnecting.
The information sheet explains why this can have a negative impact on health and contribute to the development or exacerbation of musculoskeletal disorders. It includes advice for workers and employers and advice on staying active during the day.
The key points to work from home safely are:
It is crucial to identify and address MSD risk factors related to telework, below are some key points to consider:
- A risk assessment of the home workplace is the first step.
- It is important to adopt a multidisciplinary approach in tackling MSD risks.
- Optimise workplace ergonomics and environment, move, change posture, take regular breaks, and stay connected with colleagues and supervisors.
- Providing education and training creates awareness and helps teleworkers to make optimal use of dynamic workstations and stay active throughout the working day.
To access the document provided by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA).
Do you need manual handling training or a course on understanding the requirements of a DSE assessment? We deliver both courses online. Find out more about our health and safety training courses or call 01494864100 for more information.
The key points to work from home safely are:
It is crucial to identify and address MSD risk factors related to telework, below are some key points to consider:
- A risk assessment of the home workplace is the first step.
- It is important to adopt a multidisciplinary approach in tackling MSD risks.
- Optimise workplace ergonomics and environment, move, change posture, take regular breaks, and stay connected with colleagues and supervisors.
- Providing education and training creates awareness and helps teleworkers to make optimal use of dynamic workstations and stay active throughout the working day.
To access the document provided by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA).
Do you need manual handling training or a course on understanding the requirements of a DSE assessment? We deliver both courses online. Find out more about our health and safety training courses or call 01494864100 for more information.
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