| Document ID (ISN) | 105776 |
| CIS number |
06-1489 |
| Year |
2005 |
| Convention or series no. |
INRS R 414
|
| Title |
Clothing industry: Prevention of accidents on offset-arm sewing machines |
| Original title |
Industrie de la confection: Prévention des accidents sur machines à coudre à bras déporté [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, Mar. 2005. 1p. Illus. |
| Internet access |
http://secure.risquesprofessionnels.ameli.fr/media/R414.pdf [in French]
|
| Abstract |
This recommendation sets out procedures to be followed to ensure the safe and comfortable design of workstations for operators of offset-arm sewing machines. Covers the selection of a well-designed machine with adjustable seating and verification of the ergonomic qualities of the workstation. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
France; sewing machines; safety by design; clothing industry; ergonomics |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
workplace design; work posture; directive; ergonomic evaluation; seats |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | France |
| Subject(s) |
Textile and clothing industries
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Ergonomics
Clothing and finished textile products industry
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