Standardization in the field of ergonomics principles and processes for the design and evaluation of tasks, jobs, products, tools, equipment, systems, organizations, services, facilities and environments, in order to make them compatible with the characteristics, the needs and values, and the abilities and limitations of people.These principles and processes are based on human factors and ergonomics knowledge and experience.
This committee contributes with 8 standards to the following Sustainable Development Goals:
The committees below can access the documents of ISO/TC 159/SC 1:
| Reference | Title | ISO/IEC |
|---|---|---|
| ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 35 | User interfaces | ISO/IEC |
| ISO/TC 8 | Ships and marine technology | ISO |
| ISO/TC 23 | Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry | ISO |
| ISO/TC 94 | Personal safety -- Personal protective equipment | ISO |
| ISO/TC 101 | Continuous mechanical handling equipment [STANDBY] | ISO |
| ISO/TC 106 | Dentistry | ISO |
| ISO/TC 110 | Industrial trucks | ISO |
| ISO/TC 127/SC 2 | Safety, ergonomics and general requirements | ISO |
| ISO/TC 133 | Clothing sizing systems - size designation, size measurement methods and digital fittings | ISO |
| ISO/TC 136 | Furniture | ISO |
| ISO/TC 137 | Footwear sizing designations and marking systems | ISO |
| ISO/TC 150 | Implants for surgery | ISO |
| ISO/TC 199 | Safety of machinery | ISO |
ISO/TC 159/SC 1 can access the documents of the committees below:
| Reference | Title | ISO/IEC |
|---|---|---|
| ISO/TC 199 | Safety of machinery | ISO |
| Acronym | Title | Category |
|---|---|---|
| ETUC | European Trade Union Confederation | A |
| IEA - ergonomics | International Ergonomics Association | A |
| ILO | International Labour Organization | A |
| WDO | World Design Organization | A |
| WHO | World Health Organization | A |
