There are many UK and international standards and regulations relating to ergonomics and human factors, several of which are safety-related
A few notable examples are given below:
- ISO/DIS 13407: 1999
Human-centred design processes for interactive systems
- ISO 6385: 1993
Ergonomic principles in the design of work system
- BS EN 60073: 1997
Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking and identification.
- BS EN 894: Parts 1, 2 & 3, 1997-2000
Safety of Machinery
- BS EN ISO 9241: Parts 1 to 17, 1997-2000
Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals (VDTs)
- BS 3044: 1990
Guide to ergonomics principles in the design & selection of office furniture
- ISO 11064: Parts 1 to 3, 4 and 6 1999-2005
Ergonomic design of control centres
- BS 4467: 1991
Guide to dimensions in designing for elderly people
- Health and Safety at Work Act, 1974
- The Disability Discrimination Act, 1995
- The Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations, 1998
In its publication Reducing Error and Influencing Behaviour, the Health and Safety Executive states that, 'ergonomics is a key ingredient of effective health and safety management'. Legislation such as the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires human factors risk assessments for a whole host of potentially hazardous situations including: manual handling of heavy loads, shift work, and work with visual display terminals.