Ergonomics and organization of remote work – health aspect and recommendations for home office organization
Analyses of the economic activity of the Polish population indicate that in 2023, about 7% of all employees performed, usually or sometimes, their work in the form of remote work. The purpose of this publication is to analyze the impact of working with screen-monitor devices on computer vision syndr...
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| author | Magdalena Janc Ewa Lipiec Zbigniew Jóźwiak Kinga Polańska Teresa Makowiec-Dąbrowska |
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| description | Analyses of the economic activity of the Polish population indicate that in 2023, about 7% of all employees performed, usually or sometimes, their work in the form of remote work. The purpose of this publication is to analyze the impact of working with screen-monitor devices on computer vision syndromes, musculoskeletal disorders, circadian rhythm, and to identify recommendations for the proper organization of the home office. A narrative review of the existing literature on the impact of work with the use of devices equipped with screen monitors on the health of employees was performed, as well as recommendations in the above-mentioned area were presented. The most important factors determining the load on the visual organs and musculoskeletal system and affecting the overall health and well-being of employees during remote work are the proper arrangement of the workstation (in accordance with ergonomic principles) and the organization of work (limiting the time spent working at the computer/laptop, systematic active breaks) and healthy sleep habits. It is crucial that both employers, occupational health professionals and employees themselves are aware of the importance to their health of correct preparation of the home office, and have adequate knowledge in this regard. Med Pr Work Health Saf. 2024;75(1):69–80 |
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| spelling | doaj.art-19a3976edef74b3096b596337aeeb0782024-03-29T09:17:15ZengNofer Institute of Occupational MedicineMedycyna Pracy0465-58932353-13392024-02-01751698010.13075/mp.5893.01493177262Ergonomics and organization of remote work – health aspect and recommendations for home office organizationMagdalena Janc0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4527-6513Ewa Lipiec1Zbigniew Jóźwiak2https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7259-8513Kinga Polańska3Teresa Makowiec-Dąbrowska4https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0373-9073Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. J. Nofera / Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, Łódź, Poland (Zakład Środowiskowych i Zawodowych Zagrożeń Zdrowia / Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Hazards)Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. J. Nofera / Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, Łódź, Poland (Klinika Chorób Zawodowych i Zdrowia Środowiskowego / Clinic of Occupational Diseases and Environmental Health)Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. J. Nofera / Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, Łódź, Poland (Zakład Środowiskowych i Zawodowych Zagrożeń Zdrowia / Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Hazards)Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. J. Nofera / Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, Łódź, Poland (Zakład Środowiskowych i Zawodowych Zagrożeń Zdrowia / Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Hazards)Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. J. Nofera / Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, Łódź, Poland (Zakład Środowiskowych i Zawodowych Zagrożeń Zdrowia / Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Hazards)Analyses of the economic activity of the Polish population indicate that in 2023, about 7% of all employees performed, usually or sometimes, their work in the form of remote work. The purpose of this publication is to analyze the impact of working with screen-monitor devices on computer vision syndromes, musculoskeletal disorders, circadian rhythm, and to identify recommendations for the proper organization of the home office. A narrative review of the existing literature on the impact of work with the use of devices equipped with screen monitors on the health of employees was performed, as well as recommendations in the above-mentioned area were presented. The most important factors determining the load on the visual organs and musculoskeletal system and affecting the overall health and well-being of employees during remote work are the proper arrangement of the workstation (in accordance with ergonomic principles) and the organization of work (limiting the time spent working at the computer/laptop, systematic active breaks) and healthy sleep habits. It is crucial that both employers, occupational health professionals and employees themselves are aware of the importance to their health of correct preparation of the home office, and have adequate knowledge in this regard. Med Pr Work Health Saf. 2024;75(1):69–80https://medpr.imp.lodz.pl/Ergonomia-i-organizacja-pracy-zdalnej-aspekt-zdrowotny-i-zalecenia-dotyczace-organizacji,177262,0,2.htmlcircadian rhythmmusculoskeletal symptomsremote workworking with screen-monitor devicescomputer vision syndromesergonomics and organization of remote work |
| spellingShingle | Magdalena Janc Ewa Lipiec Zbigniew Jóźwiak Kinga Polańska Teresa Makowiec-Dąbrowska Ergonomics and organization of remote work – health aspect and recommendations for home office organization Medycyna Pracy circadian rhythm musculoskeletal symptoms remote work working with screen-monitor devices computer vision syndromes ergonomics and organization of remote work |
| title | Ergonomics and organization of remote work – health aspect and recommendations for home office organization |
| title_full | Ergonomics and organization of remote work – health aspect and recommendations for home office organization |
| title_fullStr | Ergonomics and organization of remote work – health aspect and recommendations for home office organization |
| title_full_unstemmed | Ergonomics and organization of remote work – health aspect and recommendations for home office organization |
| title_short | Ergonomics and organization of remote work – health aspect and recommendations for home office organization |
| title_sort | ergonomics and organization of remote work health aspect and recommendations for home office organization |
| topic | circadian rhythm musculoskeletal symptoms remote work working with screen-monitor devices computer vision syndromes ergonomics and organization of remote work |
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