Combatting Prolonged Sitting at Work for Better Health
Explore the detrimental effects of prolonged sitting at work and discover ways to promote movement and reduce health risks. Learn about regulations, guidance, and workplace strategies for creating a healthier and more active work environment. Take steps towards preventing musculoskeletal disorders and improving overall well-being.
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Healthy Workplaces Campaign 2020-22 LIGHTEN THE LOAD Kick-off Webinar On the move MSDs and avoiding prolonged static sitting at work Safety and health at work is everyone s concern. It s good for you. It s good for business.
Prolonged sitting at work Why prolonged sitting is a problem Why our next posture is the best posture How can we get moving at work www.healthy-workplaces.eu 2
We sit a lot at work 28% of workers sit at work almost all the time* 60% of workplaces report sitting as a risk factor** Sources: *European Working Conditions Survey 2015 **ESENER survey 2019 www.healthy-workplaces.eu 3
Workers at risk Offices, call centers, cashiers, assembly lines, drivers Workers lacking control over how they work Workers with a chronic MSD Women sit more than men at work* *Eurofound, Sixth European Working Conditions Survey www.healthy-workplaces.eu 4
Health Effects Pain Premature death Type 2 diabetes HEALTH EFFECTS Certain types of cancer Cardiovascular diseases www.healthy-workplaces.eu 5
Move when sitting Experts reject the notion of a best sitting posture to be maintained at all times Bodies are designed for movement Our next posture is the best posture www.healthy-workplaces.eu 6
Regulations Employers must: Avoid and assess risks Adapt work to the individual Plan display screen work to allow breaks or changes of activity www.healthy-workplaces.eu 7
Guidance Maximum of 2 hours sitting at a time Get up every 20-30 minutes Maximum of 5 hours sitting at work each day www.healthy-workplaces.eu 8
Workplace strategy for reducing sitting Based on risk assessment, covering: Good prevention practice Specific measures to promote movement Leadership Culture that promotes active ways of working Worker involvement Health promotion www.healthy-workplaces.eu 9
Moving at work - ideas for employers Motivate Stretching in meetings Printers, waste containers in common areas Standing areas Sit-stand desks Seating which allows posture change Fitness equipment Cordless phones www.healthy-workplaces.eu 10
Moving at work tips for individuals Go to your colleague s office Stand up to use phone Mobile phone out of reach Take the stairs Stand for brief meetings Microbreaks Park your car further away Screen break app or timer Sit-stand desk? Change posture frequently www.healthy-workplaces.eu 11
Dynamic sitting Rock your pelvis back Shift your weight Stretch your neck Leaning back in seat Take micro breaks to stretch www.healthy-workplaces.eu 12
Some additional teleworking tips Wear comfortable clothing Take regular breaks Walk during a conference call Schedule stretching breaks during online meetings Set a time for exercise Don t always sit at your desk www.healthy-workplaces.eu 13
Driving for work Employers: Allow time for breaks Vehicles with adjustable seating Vibration reduction standards Drivers: Adjust the seat Avoid leaning into the wheel Change posture Get out of the vehicle to eat or phone www.healthy-workplaces.eu 14
Dont substitute standing for prolonged sitting The opposite of sitting is moving Prolonged standing can cause health problems and is tiring www.healthy-workplaces.eu 15
Get schools moving Adjustable ergonomic school furniture Enable children to change posture when sitting Promote MSD health Involve children in creating an active school Prevent risks to staff www.healthy-workplaces.eu 16
Napo gets active Napo - Take a break https://www.napofilm.net/en/learning-with- napo/napo-in-the-workplace/take-break Napo - Keep moving at work https://www.napofilm.net/en/learning-with- napo/napo-in-the-workplace/keep-moving- work Napo image rights and permissions https://www.napofilm.net/en/using- napo/rights-and-permissions www.healthy-workplaces.eu 17
Discussion questions 1. What could your workplace do to encourage you to sit less and move more? 2. What could you do to sit less and introduce more movement and exercise into your working day? www.healthy-workplaces.eu 18
Conclusions Move Stand Sit because our next posture is the best posture www.healthy-workplaces.eu 19
Further information OSHwiki articles on prolonged sitting, prolonged standing, promoting movement at work: https://oshwiki.eu/wiki/Musculoskeletal_disorders_and_prolonged_s tatic_sitting https://oshwiki.eu/wiki/Musculoskeletal_disorders_and_prolonged_s tatic_standing https://oshwiki.eu/wiki/Promoting_moving_and_exercise_at_work_t o_avoid_prolonged_standing_and_sitting EU-OSHA website MSDs theme : https://osha.europa.eu/en/themes/musculoskeletal-disorders Practical tools and guidance: https://healthy- workplaces.eu/en/tools-and-publications/practical-tools www.healthy-workplaces.eu 20
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