This paper describes the current status, general content, and application of the standards EN 1005, ISO 11226, and ISO 11228–3 concerning upper limb risk assessment.
Various CEN/ISO standards provide essential elements for a risk assessment procedure concerning upper limb repetitive movements. Application in the field led to a promising result for health and safety professionals, ergonomists, etc.
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