Home-Based Work and Ergonomics: Physical and Psychosocial Considerations
Jacqueline Reznik, Catherine Hungerford, Rachel Kornhaber, Michelle Cleary
Abstract
[Extract] This column considers some health and psychosocial impacts of HBW during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also discusses the ways and means by which workers can support themselves and others, physically and psychosocially, while working from home, whether during times of crisis or as common practice in the future.
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PsychosocialHuman factors and ergonomicsWork (physics)Occupational safety and healthPsychologySuicide preventionPoison controlInjury preventionApplied psychologyMedicineEngineeringMedical emergencyPsychotherapistMechanical engineeringPathologyErgonomics and Human FactorsMusculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationErgonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders