BS EN ISO 9241-5:1999 - Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals (VDTs). Workstation layout and postural requirements – BSI British Standards

BS EN ISO 9241-5:1999

Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals (VDTs). Workstation layout and postural requirements

Status : Current   Published : July 1999

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Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals (VDTs) - Part 5: Workstation layout and postural requirements

Executive summary

Ergonomic guiding principles for users of visual display terminals.

Abstract

This part of ISO 9241 specifies ergonomic guiding principles which apply to the user requirements, design, and procurement of workstation equipment for office tasks using VDTs.

The general principles and requirements specified in this International Standard apply to the standards specifying technical design of furniture and equipment for the workplace.

The purpose of this standard is to promote and enhance performance and comfort while minimizing risks to users’ safety and health. Users of visual display terminals (VDTs) in office work typically adopt a range of postures (seated with leaning, upright or reclining torso, standing or a combination of both). Workplaces which accommodate such usage can encourage movement, promote comfort and reduce physical, mental and visual problems.

This standard is intended for use by product and workstation designers and implementers.

History and related standards

This International Standard supersedes BS 7179-5:1990 which is withdrawn. It includes the following cross references:

ISO 6385:1981, ISO 9241-2:1992, ISO 9241-3:1992, ISO 9241-6.




Standard NumberBS EN ISO 9241-5:1999
TitleErgonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals (VDTs). Workstation layout and postural requirements
StatusCurrent
Publication Date15 July 1999
Normative References(Required to achieve compliance to this standard)No other standards are normatively referenced
Informative References(Provided for Information)No other standards are informatively referenced
ReplacesBS 7179-5:1990
International RelationshipsEN ISO 9241-5:1999,ISO 9241-5:1998
Draft Superseded By93/306068 DC
DescriptorsErgonomics, Office machines, Display devices (computers), Office equipment, Computer terminals, Computer peripheral equipment, Zones of comfort, Office furniture, Office workers, Personnel, Health and safety requirements, Anthropometric characteristics, Position, Purchasing, Selection, Design, Product design, Angles (geometry), Adjustable furniture, Adjustment, Supports, Surfaces, Clearances, Field of vision, Surface treatment, Stability, Seating, Dimensions, Conformity
ICS13.180
35.180
Title in FrenchExogences ergonomiques pour travail de bureau avec terminaux a ecrans de visualisation (TEV). Amenagement du poste de travail et exigences relatives aux postures
Title in GermanErgonomische Anforderungen fuer Buerotaetigkeiten mit Bildschirmgeraeten. Anforderungen an Arbeitsplatzgestaltung und Koerperhaltung
CommitteePH/9
ISBN0 580 29975 9
PublisherBSI
FormatA4
DeliveryYes
Pages40
File Size718.6 KB
Price£218.00


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