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- Title
Scientific basis of ISO standards on biomechanical risk factors.
- Authors
Armstrong, Tom J.; Burdorf, Alex; Descatha, Alexis; Farioli, Andrea; Graf, Maggie; Horie, Seichi; Marras, William S.; Potvin, Jim R.; Rempel, David; Spatari, Giovanna; Takala, Esa-Pekka; Verbeek, Jos; Violante, Francesco S.
- Abstract
Among other purposes, companies and regulatory agencies from around the world often adopt International Standard Organization (ISO) standards to determine acceptable practices, equipment and criteria for preventing occupational injuries and illnesses. ISO standards are based on a consensus among individuals who participate in the process. This discussion paper examines the scientific process for the development of several ISO standards on biomechanical factors, comparing it with processes used by other professional organizations, including scientific committees working on the development of clinical guidelines. While the ISO process has value, it also has clear limitations when it comes to developing occupational health and safety standards that should be based on scientific principles.
- Subjects
INDUSTRIAL safety; INDUSTRIAL hygiene; INDOOR air quality; MEDICAL care; OCCUPATIONAL diseases
- Publication
Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, 2018, Vol 44, Issue 3, p323
- ISSN
0355-3140
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5271/sjweh.3718