Scientific basis of ISO standards on biomechanical risk factors
本文讨论了ISO关于生物力学因素的标准制定过程，将其与其他专业组织（如制定临床指南的科学委员会）的过程进行比较，指出ISO过程虽有价值，但在制定基于科学原则的职业健康安全标准方面存在明显局限。
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.