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Standardization in the field of ergonomics/human factors for the design and evaluation of consumer products and work systems, including tasks, jobs, tools, equipment, 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.

This Sub-Committee addresses ergonomics principles and processes. These are based on human factors and ergonomics knowledge and experience and are aimed at promoting a human centered approach to ensure human safety, health and well-being and optimize overall system performance.

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Sustainable Development Goals

This committee contributes with 9 standards to the following Sustainable Development Goals:

3
Good Health and Well-being
8
Decent Work and Economic Growth
8

published ISO standards *

2

ISO standards under development *

20
Participating members
16
Observing members

* number includes updates

Reference Title Type
ISO/TC 159/SC 1/WG 1   Principles of ergonomics and ergonomic design Working group
ISO/TC 159/SC 1/WG 2   Ergonomic principles related to mental work Working group
ISO/TC 159/SC 1/WG 5   Ergonomic process standards Working group
Liaison Committees to ISO/TC 159/SC 1

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 ISO
ISO/TC 106 Dentistry 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 283 Occupational health and safety management ISO

 

Liaison Committees from ISO/TC 159/SC 1

ISO/TC 159/SC 1 can access the documents of the committees below:

Reference Title ISO/IEC
ISO/TC 199 Safety of machinery ISO
ISO/TC 283 Occupational health and safety management ISO
ISO/TC 312 Excellence in service ISO

 

Organizations in liaison (Category A and B)
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

Date Month Location TC/SC Note
27 September 2023 Berlin (Germany) ISO/TC 159/SC 1  

* Information definite but meeting not yet formally convened
** Provisional

ISO/TC 159/SC 1 - Secretariat

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