EN 894-2:1997

Safety of machinery - Ergonomics requirements for the design of displays and control actuators - Part 2: Displays EN 894-2:1997

Publication date:   Dec 12, 2002

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99.60 Withdrawal effective   Oct 29, 2008

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CEN/TC 122 Ergonomics

European Norm

13.110   Safety of machinery | 13.180   Ergonomics

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This European Standard gives guidance on the selection, design and location of displays to avoid potential ergonomic hazards associated with their use. It specifies ergonomics requirements and covers visual, audible and tactile displays. It applies to displays used in machinery (e.g. devices and installations, control panels, operating and monitoring consoles) for occupational and private use. Specific ergonomics requirements for visual display terminals (VDTs) used for office tasks are given in the standard EN ISO 9241.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

98/37/EC

Machinery

Harmonized/Supporting
89/392/EEC

Machinery - Safety of machinery: general essential health and safety requirements

Harmonized/Supporting

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