ASTM F 3527 : 2021
Current
The latest, up-to-date edition.
Standard Guide for Assessing Risks Related to Implementation of Exoskeletons in Task-Specific Environments
Hardcopy , PDF
English
13-10-2021
Committee |
F 48
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DocumentType |
Guide
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Pages |
26
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PublisherName |
American Society for Testing and Materials
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Status |
Current
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1.1When implementing exoskeletons in real-world work environments, exoskeleton interaction with various components of a given task and its environment can generate a number of risks. This guide provides guidance for conducting contextual risk assessment. A working document is provided in Appendix X1 to allow initiation of the risk assessment process. It can be used to describe tasks, break the tasks down into task elements, anticipate related harm scenarios (a series of typical harm scenarios are provided), assess related risks, and detect scenarios that may require further analysis or implementation of risk reduction measures.
1.2This guide applies to exoskeletons administered by employers to paid workers or professionals to support work-related tasks and activities.
1.3This guide addresses risks that may result in acute and observable injury and harm. This guide does not address the following topics and concerns related to exoskeleton use:
1.3.1Assessment and prevention of risk factors that can lead to chronic, cumulative, or long-term injuries;
1.3.2Use of exoskeletons to support rehabilitation and return to work;
1.3.3Risks related to storage and use of personal information;
1.3.4Risks that may result in damage of objects; and
1.3.5Financial risks.
1.4Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.5This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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