Healthy Workplaces Campaign Newsletter 7 | Healthy Workplaces Newsletter

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24/02/2022

Teleworking regulations are changing – so what do employers need to know?

Although the rate of telework has been increasing over the past decade, the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020 instigated an unprecedented shift towards working from home. As a result, countries urgently needed to reassess legislation concerning teleworking to protect workers from new and emerging ergonomic risks to workers’ health .

10/02/2022

What is teleworking and how can it affect musculoskeletal health?

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, teleworking has increased enormously and is likely to permanently change the way we work. While there can be benefits to teleworking, we must be aware that it may increase the risk of MSDs or stress.

01/02/2022

Telework and musculoskeletal disorders in the spotlight

The Healthy Workplaces campaign ‘Lighten the Load’ is now focusing on the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and psychosocial risk factors related to home-based telework, with a rich array of publications and resources including reports, articles, checklists, and tips for teleworkers and employers. There are many advantages to teleworking, including improved work-life balance and the time and stress...

27/01/2022

Understanding workplace segregation and how it can affect musculoskeletal health

Workers from certain demographics, such as female, migrant and LGBTI, often work in sectors with greater musculoskeletal disorder (MSD)-related risks. This sectoral segregation means that these groups of workers are more at risk than others.

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