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Document ID (ISN)32058
CIS number 79-1773
ISSN - Serial title De veiligheid
Year 1979
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Pasmooij C.K.
Title Ergonomic directives for tower crane cabs
Original title Ergonomische richtlijnen voor torenkraancabines [in Dutch]
Bibliographic information May 1979, Vol.55, No.5, p.255-261. Illus. 6 ref.
Abstract An ergonomic approach to design and fitting out of the cab, covering 14 aspects, is given: visibility (visual field in the normal sitting posture, leaning forward, and standing); seat (design, adjustment, position); control elements (design, layout); information display; minimum dimensions of cab; access (stairway, ladder, platforms); communications (intercom, telephone, hand signals); microclimate and ventilation (ventilator with electric radiator): lighting; noise isolation; vibration absorption; emergency exit; sanitary facilities and place for personal effects.
Descriptors (primary) Netherlands; workplace design; crane cabins; tower cranes; ergonomics
Descriptors (secondary) welfare facilities; directive; access to workplaces; ladders; drivers seats; control elements; artificial lighting; sound isolation; vibration damping; ventilation; communications; building industry; emergency exits; heating; design of equipment; visibility; visual displays
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Subject(s) Ergonomics and work organization
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Cranes
Ergonomics