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Secretariat: DIN
Committee Manager: -
Chairperson (until end 2026):Mr Jochen Eckardt
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ISO Technical Programme Manager [TPM]:ISO Editorial Manager [EM]:
- Creation date: 1981
Scope
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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This committee contributes with 10 standards to the following Sustainable Development Goals:
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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ETUC | European Trade Union Confederation | A |
IEA - ergonomics | International Ergonomics Association | A |
Date | Month | Location | TC/SC | Note |
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24 | October 2024 | Virtual () | ISO/TC 159/SC 1 |
* Information definite but meeting not yet formally convened
** Provisional
ISO/TC 159/SC 1 - Secretariat
DIN [Germany]
D-10787 Berlin
Germany