Table

Ergonomic working environment conditions. Per cent
	1996	2006	2016
Works so hard that you breathe heavily most of the time	..	7	7
Must squat or kneel down most of the time	10	8	7
Standing up or walking most of the time	57	54	.
Must lift in uncomfortable positions most of the time	9	7	5
Works standing up, most of the time	..	..	44
Works sitting down, most of the time	..	..	59
Works with arms lifted most of the time	10	8	6
Works bent forward without resting on hands or arms most of the time	10	4	5
Works with head bent forward most of the time	..	..	10
Works in other positions that place a permanent strain on the back	13	..	.
Works with repeated or monotonous movements most of the time	35	38	35
Works sitting down, 2 hours or more without possibility to stand up and stretch ones legs	10	3	.
Lifts at least 20 kg at least 5 times a day	17	13	10
Works with keyboard or mouse	..	..	72
Works in front of computer monitor	..	..	77

Number of employed respondents	..	..	7 765
Number of respondents in work	2 135	9 961	8 220