Standard Practice for Considering and Deploying Exoskeletons for Return to Work

Importancia y uso:

4.1 The current state of research provides limited evidence to directly support the use of exoskeletons by injured workers for Return to Work (RTW). However, there is research to support using certain exoskeletons to reduce strain and fatigue, as well as improve productivity and work quality. Reductions in strain and fatigue can reduce the risk for injury. To date, the best conclusion is that there is a potential opportunity for exoskeletons to help injured workers RTW, but precise outcomes may be unpredictable at this time. Professional management by a multidisciplinary team (see 5.8) of the following process is recommended. This practice is intended to serve as an example of a potential process that can be used when an exoskeleton is indicated for appropriate workers seeking to RTW. The first step is to consider the criteria in Section 5. If the criteria are met, use the procedure in Section 6 for managing the use of exoskeletons by injured workers for RTW.

Subcomité:

F48.02

Volúmen:

15.13

Número ICS:

11.180.10 (Aids and adaptation for moving), 25.040.30 (Industrial robots. Manipulators)

Palabras clave:

exoskeleton; rehabilitation; return to work; workers compensation; work restrictions;