BS EN 29241-2:1993 Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals (VDTs) - Part 2. Guidance on task requirements
Printed version of this is available at library. To request, please e-mail to referencepk@usm.my and include a copy of this record in your e-mail.
This part of ISO 9241 provides guidelines to users of VDT-based information processing systems with reference to office tasks. This guidance is relevant to both the organization implementing the system and the people using the equipment. The guidance should be applied in accordance with local, regional or national agreements and regulations.
The objective of this part of ISO 9241 is to enhance the efficiency and well-being of the individual use by applying ergonomics knowledge in the light a practical experience, to the design of tasks. The ergonomics principles concerned are set out in ISO 6385.
The characteristics of the visual display, and the control, workplace and environmental requirement are specified in other parts of ISO 9241. This part c ISO 9241 does not address software and dialogue design
BS EN 29241-2 on ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals (VDTs) is useful for:
IT industries/firms
IT engineers
Occupational health and safety departments
Risk assessment authorities
Quality assurance departments
Manufactures of VDT devices