| Document ID (ISN) | 105777 |
| CIS number |
06-1490 |
| Year |
2005 |
| Convention or series no. |
INRS R 415
|
| Title |
Sewing machine operator's workstation: Layout and environment |
| Original title |
Poste de travail de mécanicien(ne) de confection: Implantation et environnement [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, Mar. 2005. 3p. Illus. |
| Internet access |
http://secure.risquesprofessionnels.ameli.fr/media/R415.pdf [in French]
|
| Abstract |
This recommendation describes elements of workstation design for the prevention of muscular, visual and nervous fatigue among sewing machine operators in the clothing industry. Outlines requirements for the design characteristics of the machine itself, comfortable and adjustable seating and adequate lighting. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
France; sewing machines; safety by design; clothing industry; ergonomics |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
lighting; workplace design; directive; fatigue; seats; work posture |
| 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
Industries and occupations
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Ergonomics
Clothing and finished textile products industry
|
