Work Item
ASTM WK73074
New Guide for The Application of Ergonomics to Prevent Injuries During Exoskeleton Use
1. Scope
The development and maintenance of standards for exoskeletons and exosuits. The Committee will encourage research in this field and sponsor symposia, workshops, and publications to facilitate the development of such standards. The work of this Committee will be coordinated with other ASTM technical committees and organizations having mutual or related interests.
Keywords
ergonomics; ergonomic injuries; ergonomic hazards; cumulative trauma; MSDs; musculoskeletal disorders, RSIs; repetitive strain injuries; RMIs; repetitive motion injuries; CTDs; cumulative trauma disorders; biomechanics; vibration; whole-body vibration; hand-arm vibration; contact pressure;
Rationale
Guidelines for ergonomic needed to reduce or prevent risk of injuries or illnesses as the result of repeated trauma or repetitive motions as the result of exoskeleton use while performing work.
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 05-18-2020
Technical Contact: Delia Treaster
Item: 001
Ballot: F48.02 (22-01)
Status: Negative Votes Need Resolution