• BS ISO 9186:2001

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    Graphical symbols. Test methods for judged comprehensibility and for comprehension

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  31-07-2009

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-09-2001

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword 000
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Principle
    5 Procedure
       5.1 Collection of information
       5.2 Collection of graphical symbol variants for
           each referent
       5.3 Selection of the test to apply
    6 Tests using printed presentation
       6.1 Comprehensibility judgment test
       6.2 Comprehension test
    7 Tests using computer screen presentation
       7.1 Comprehensibility judgment test
       7.2 Comprehension test
    8 Accepting a variant as a standard graphical symbol
    Annex A (normative) Collection of information
       A.1 Request form for standardization of a graphical
           symbol
       A.2 Guidance on filling in the application form
       A.3 Example of a completed request form for testing
           and standardization of a graphical symbol
    Annex B (normative) Comprehensibility judgment test 002
       B.1 Frequency matrix for analysing the results of the
           comprehensibility judgment test
       B.2 Form for presenting the results of the
           comprehensibility judgment test
       B.3 Example showing a completed form for presenting
           the results of the comprehensibility judgment test
    Annex C (normative) Comprehension test
       C.1 Example of test material for a comprehension test
       C.2 Table for presenting the results of the comprehension
           test
       C.3 Table for showing the combined data from participating
           countries for the comprehension test
    Annex D (normative) Approved testing
    Bibliography

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    Describes the procedure used in gathering the 000 information needed to request standardization of graphical symbols. Includes the method used in testing the extent to which a variant of a graphical symbol communicates its intended message.

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    Committee PH/8
    Development Note Supersedes 99/564774 DC. (06/2005)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC1-7/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTIONS 1-7 - OVERALL CONTENTS/SCOPE
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT1)/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 1: OVERARCHING PEOPLE-RELATED REQUIREMENTS
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC11/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 11 - TRAINING
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC13/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 13 - THE WORKPLACE
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC8/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 8 - PEOPLE IN SYSTEMS
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC9/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 9 - PEOPLE CHARACTERISTICS
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC10/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 10 - SYSTEMS SAFETY
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC15/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 15 - WORK EQUIPMENT
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC12/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 12 - OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE & SUPPORT
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC16/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 16 - LIVING SPACES
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT2)/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 2: PARTICULAR PEOPLE-RELATED REQUIREMENTS
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC14/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 14 - THE ENVIRONMENT
    BS 5499-6:2002 Graphical symbols and signs. Safety signs, including fire safety signs Creation and design of graphical symbols for use in safety signs. Requirements
    BS 8502:2003 Graphical symbols and signs. Creation and design of public information symbols. Requirements
    BS 5499-10:2006 Safety signs, including fire safety signs Code of practice for the use of safety signs, including fire safety signs
    02/568206 DC : DRAFT FEB 2002 BS 5499-6 - GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS AND SIGNS - SAFETY SIGNS, INCLUDING FIRE SAFETY SIGNS - PART 6: DESIGN OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS FOR USE IN SAFETY SIGNS - REQUIREMENTS

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    IEC 60417-1:2002 Graphical symbols for use on equipment - Part 1: Overview and application
    ISO 7001:2007 Graphical symbols — Public information symbols
    IEC 60417-2:1998 Graphical symbols for use on equipment - Part 2: Symbol originals
    ISO/TR 7239:1984 Development and principles for application of public information symbols
    ISO 7000:2014 Graphical symbols for use on equipment Registered symbols
    ISO 3864:1984 Safety colours and safety signs
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