BS EN 16710-2:2016
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Ergonomics methods – A methodology for work analysis to support design
| Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
| BSI | 2016 | 44 |
This European Standard describes a procedure for analysing human activity in relation to specifying and refining the human component in the design or redesign of machinery and work systems.
The ergonomics methodology described in this European Standard could also be applied to the design or redesign of products and non-work systems.
This European Standard is intended to assist project leaders in implementing human and physical resources, methods and schedules as well as in preparing the documents necessary to meeting related requirements.
The ergonomics methodology described can be applied to all different stages in design projects from the earliest concept to the final “prototype” or “mock-up”, whatever the industrial field or sector.
The objective of this European Standard is to achieve a solution that takes into account as many situations as possible which all users – including operators, maintenance staff and installers, may encounter. This will ultimately allow improved usability of the machinery and more robust technical solutions, combined with significantly greater system resilience, user autonomy and accessibility.
Examples of the application of the methodology described in this European Standard are provided in Annex A.
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| PDF Pages | PDF Title |
|---|---|
| 4 | Contents Page |
| 7 | European foreword |
| 8 | Introduction |
| 9 | 1 Scope 2 Terms and definitions |
| 10 | 3 General requirements in specifying the human components 3.1 User experience and resultant activity |
| 11 | 3.2 Limitations of the scientific and technical knowledge provided by existing ergonomics standards 4 Fundamentals 4.1 Participatory approach |
| 12 | Figure 1 — Organisational structure of steering committee and working groups 4.2 Work analysis |
| 13 | 5 Elements of methodology 5.1 Analysis of overall work situation components Figure 2 — Overall work situation |
| 14 | 5.2 The “activity-focused work system” Figure 3 — The “activity focused work system” |
| 15 | 5.3 Principles of work activity analysis 5.3.1 General |
| 16 | 5.3.2 Observation 5.3.3 Description 5.3.4 Interpretation |
| 17 | 5.4 Knowledge validation process |
| 18 | Figure 4 — Iterative process for producing ergonomic specifications 6 The work activity in the design process |
| 19 | 7 Recording the process and reporting the outcomes 7.1 Traceability 7.2 Assessment outcome and validation 7.3 Assessment report |
| 20 | 8 Coherence with other standards |
| 21 | Annex A (informative) Example of requirements specification to be integrated into tender submission for ergonomics design for work equipment A.1 General A.2 Example specifications A.2.1 EC marking A.2.2 Expected performance in terms of: |
| 22 | A.2.3 Technological options |
| 23 | A.2.4 Resources A.2.5 Means |
| 26 | A.2.6 Operating instructions A.2.7 Transport, delivery A.2.8 Unloading |
| 27 | A.2.9 Location and installation A.2.10 Installation, acceptance and commissioning A.2.11 General conditions |
| 28 | Annex B (informative) Some techniques used for work analysis in an ergonomic approach B.1 General |
| 29 | B.2 Analysis techniques (tools) based on objective data B.2.1 Review of documents B.2.1.1 General B.2.1.2 The organization chart B.2.1.3 The flow chart B.2.1.4 Plans and Drawings |
| 30 | B.2.1.5 Statistical Indicators B.2.2 Metrology B.2.2.1 General |
| 31 | B.2.2.2 Measurement and evaluation of the physical environment B.2.2.3 Measurement and evaluation of the effects of physical demands |
| 32 | B.2.3 Observe a work situation B.2.3.1 General and conditions |
| 33 | B.2.3.2 When to observe? The right choice of moment B.2.3.2.1 General B.2.3.2.2 What and how to observe? B.2.3.3 Different observation modes B.2.3.3.1 Preliminary overall observation |
| 34 | B.2.3.3.2 Systematic detailed observation (direct and indirect) B.2.3.4 Observation of simulated conditions B.3 Technical analysis using subjective data B.3.1 Analysis by Questionnaire (survey) |
| 35 | B.3.2 Question by interview B.3.2.1 Why conduct an interview? B.3.2.2 What question/interview? B.3.2.3 The timing of the interview |
| 36 | B.3.3 The interview techniques B.3.3.1 Confrontation B.3.3.2 The structured interview B.3.3.3 The semi-structured interview B.3.3.4 The non-directive (open) interview |
| 38 | Annex C (informative) The approach and ergonomic analysis applied to design: Stages and processes |
| 40 | Figure C.1 — Example of Flow chart of ergonomic approach design centred on human activities analysis |
| 41 | Bibliography |
