TY - JOUR T1 - Scientific basis of ISO standards on biomechanical risk factors JO - Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health PY - 2018/5VL - 44 IS - 3 SP - 323 EP - 329 AU - Armstrong, Tom J AU - Burdorf, Alex AU - Descatha, Alexis AU - Farioli, Andrea AU - Graf, Maggie AU - Horie, Seichi AU - Marras, William S AU - Potvin, Jim R AU - Rempel, David AU - Spatari, Giovanna AU - Takala, Esa-Pekka AU - Verbeek, Jos AU - Violante, Francesco S M3 - doi: 10.5271/sjweh.3718 UR - https://www.sjweh.fi/show_abstract.php?abstract_id=3718 KW - biomechanical KW - biomechanical risk factor KW - evidence-based practice KW - ISO KW - ISO standard KW - prevention KW - risk assessment KW - risk factor N2 -

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.

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