| Document ID (ISN) | 77571 |
| CIS number |
01-1844 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0177-3062 - Amtliche Mitteilungen der Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz |
| Year |
2000 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Windberg H.J. |
| Title |
Machine safety and human body measurements - Could worldwide standards be implemented? |
| Original title |
Maschinensicherheit und menschliche Körpermasse - Weltweite Standards vor dem Durchbruch? [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
2000, No.1, p.3-5. Illus. |
| Abstract |
The objective of a draft ISO standard is to harmonize all national measurement tables across the world so as to enable the easy comparison of anthropometrical data. This project is relevant to the area of machine safety. Indeed, the measurements and anthropometrical reference data are essential to the design and layout of space surrounding the machines, allowing operators to move around safely. A worldwide standardization in this area will also help ensure that products manufactured in developing countries comply with European safety guidelines. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
occupational safety; ISO; standardization; anthropometry; ergonomics |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
man-machine interfaces; Germany; comment on standard; body mechanics; developing countries; equipment layout |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Germany |
| Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Anthropometry
Ergonomics
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