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Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals (VDTs) — Part 1: General introduction

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ISO 9241-1:1997

Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals (VDTs) — Part 1: General introduction

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Format:: Electronic (PDF)
Number of pages:: 7
Publication date:: May 29, 1997
Edition:: ISO IS 9241 edition 2 version 1
ICS:: 13.180

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Description (English):

La présente partie de l'ISO 9241 -- introduit les différentes parties de la norme concernant les exigences ergonomiques pour l'utilisation de terminaux à écrans de visualisation en bureautique; -- fournit les indications utiles sur l'approche de la performance de l'utilisateur; -- donne une vue d'ensemble de toutes les parties actuellement publiées ainsi que du contenu de celles qui sont en préparation; -- donne des indications sur la façon d'utiliser l'ISO 9241; -- décrit dans quelle mesure il convient d'établir la conformité à l'ISO 9241. Le travail de bureau, au sens de l'ISO 9241, comporte une grande variété de tâches génériques de traitement de textes et de données. Ces tâches étant similaires à celles qui peuvent être exécutées dans d'autres environnements par exemple médical, scientifique, télécommunications, salles de commande et services ouverts au public, nombre des exigences contenues dans l'ISO 9241 s'appliquent également à ces environnements. L'ISO 9241 ne traite pas de la sécurité électrique des TEV. Celle-ci est traitée dans la CEI 950. NOTE -- Les exigences ergonomiques des écrans de visualisation plats sont traitées dans l'ISO 13406-1 et l'ISO 13406-2. Des compléments d'information sur la conception des systèmes interactifs centrés sur l'homme figurent dans l'ISO 13407.

Technical details

Technical committee: ISO/TC 159/SC 4 - Ergonomics of human-system interaction
SKU: ISO 9241-1:1997

Abstract

Overview

ISO 9241-1:1997 is the general introduction to the multipart ISO 9241 series, which defines ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals (VDTs). This part explains the purpose, structure and intended use of the series, introduces the user-performance approach to ergonomic evaluation, and gives guidance on how to apply and report conformance to parts of ISO 9241. It is aimed at improving safety, comfort, efficiency and usability of VDT-based work.

Key topics and requirements

User-performance approach: specifies that ergonomic requirements can be expressed as measurable user performance objectives (accuracy, speed, comfort) and evaluated by user-performance tests as an alternative to fixed product specifications.
Scope and context of use: emphasizes defining the context of use (users, tasks, environment) before choosing usability objectives or design solutions.
Structure of the standard series: provides an overview of parts covering hardware (displays, keyboards, non‑keyboard input devices), workstation layout and postural needs, environmental factors (lighting, acoustics, thermal), and software/dialogue aspects (presentation, menus, commands, direct manipulation, form-filling).
Guidance on use: recommends an iterative process - specify ergonomic requirements, design applying ISO guidance, evaluate against requirements, and diagnose/rectify failures.
Reporting conformance: describes how to report compliance with parts of ISO 9241 (principles for declaring conformance are introduced).

Practical applications

ISO 9241-1:1997 is a foundational document used to:

Help designers and manufacturers develop ergonomically sound VDT hardware and software.
Guide purchasers and specifiers when procuring workplace equipment and systems.
Support ergonomists, occupational health professionals and evaluators in assessing equipment, workstations and workflows.
Inform facility managers and HR on workplace setup, environmental controls and work organization to reduce errors, discomfort and health risks.

Practical use cases include setting usability objectives for software, defining workstation layout criteria, selecting input devices, and conducting user-performance tests to validate novel technologies.

Related standards

ISO 6385 (principles of work systems design) - normative reference for definitions and design principles.
IEC 950 - covers electrical safety (ISO 9241 does not cover electrical safety).
ISO 13406-1 / ISO 13406-2 - ergonomic aspects of flat panel displays.
ISO 13407 - human-centred design for interactive systems.

Keywords: ISO 9241-1, VDT ergonomics, ergonomic requirements, user-performance approach, usability, workstation layout, display requirements, keyboard requirements.

Related standards

Standards mentioned in the description

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and requirements

User-performance approach: specifies that ergonomic requirements can be expressed as measurable user performance objectives (accuracy, speed, comfort) and evaluated by user-performance tests as an alternative to fixed product specifications.
Scope and context of use: emphasizes defining the context of use (users, tasks, environment) before choosing usability objectives or design solutions.
Structure of the standard series: provides an overview of parts covering hardware (displays, keyboards, non‑keyboard input devices), workstation layout and postural needs, environmental factors (lighting, acoustics, thermal), and software/dialogue aspects (presentation, menus, commands, direct manipulation, form-filling).
Guidance on use: recommends an iterative process - specify ergonomic requirements, design applying ISO guidance, evaluate against requirements, and diagnose/rectify failures.
Reporting conformance: describes how to report compliance with parts of ISO 9241 (principles for declaring conformance are introduced).

Practical applications

ISO 9241-1:1997 is a foundational document used to:

Help designers and manufacturers develop ergonomically sound VDT hardware and software.
Guide purchasers and specifiers when procuring workplace equipment and systems.
Support ergonomists, occupational health professionals and evaluators in assessing equipment, workstations and workflows.
Inform facility managers and HR on workplace setup, environmental controls and work organization to reduce errors, discomfort and health risks.

Related standards

ISO 6385 (principles of work systems design) - normative reference for definitions and design principles.
IEC 950 - covers electrical safety (ISO 9241 does not cover electrical safety).
ISO 13406-1 / ISO 13406-2 - ergonomic aspects of flat panel displays.
ISO 13407 - human-centred design for interactive systems.

Keywords: ISO 9241-1, VDT ergonomics, ergonomic requirements, user-performance approach, usability, workstation layout, display requirements, keyboard requirements.

ISO 9241-1:1997 PDF

Technical details

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and requirements

Practical applications

Related standards

Related standards

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and requirements

Practical applications

Related standards

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