Government advert criticised for promoting poor posture
12/03/2021
12/03/2021
The advert depicting a woman attending an online meeting on her sofa has been label as “irresponsible” by many due to the lack of consideration to her posture with no workstation or additional equipment. The British Safety Council have stated it “shows a complete lack of understanding around health and safety” and “Government advert risks legitimising poor practice, the costs of which ultimately end up on the NHS”.
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