Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Recommendations for the design of machinery and
component parts where objects are lifted, lowered
and carried
4.1 General principles
4.2 Recommendations for the design of machinery
4.2.1 Systems without manual handling
4.2.2 Manual handling with technical aids
4.3 Risk assessment and recommendations for
the design of machinery and component
parts involving manual handling
4.3.1 Approach to risk assessment
4.3.2 Hazard identification, risk estimation, risk
evaluation and recommendations for risk
reduction by design
4.3.3 Risk assessment model
4.4 Information for use
Annex A (informative) - Populations characteristics and
system design
A.1 Population character
A.2 System design
A.2.1 Avoid constrained postures
A.2.2 Acceleration and movement accuracy
A.2.3 Minimise the discomfort, fatigue and
stress on the operator
Annex B (informative) - Recommended thermal comfort
requirements
Annex C (informative) - Risk assessment worksheets
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European
Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU
Directive 98/37/EC, amended by 98/79/EC
Annex ZB (informative) - Relationship between this European
Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU
Directive 2006/42/EC
Bibliography