International standards on working postures and movements ISO 11226 and EN 1005-4.
Standards organizations have given considerable attention to the problem of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. The publication of international standards for evaluating working postures and movements, ISO 11,226 in 2000 and EN 1,005-4 in 2005, may be considered as a support for those involved in preventing and controlling these disorders. The first one is a tool for evaluation of existing work situations, whereas the latter one is a tool for evaluation during a design/engineering process. Key publications and considerations that led to the content of the standards are presented, followed by examples of application.
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TNO Human Factors, Soesterberg, The Netherlands. nico.delleman@tno.nl
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D006804:Ergonomics; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D009068:Movement; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016272:Occupational Health; D011187:Posture; D018570:Risk Assessment