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    HB 59-1994

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    Ergonomics - The human factor, A practical approach to work systems design (Reconfirmed 2016)

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF 1 User, PDF 3 Users, PDF 5 Users, PDF 9 Users

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  19-09-1994

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    Provides basic guidance to the principles of ergonomics. This Handbook deals with human physical capabilities, and physiological and work organizational factors. The section dealing with physiological factors covers displays and controls, recommendations for dimensions and actuating forces, hearing and noise, vision, lighting, vibration and activities in thermal environments. It also includes a section dealing with organizational factors and their effects on performance. It is not intended for use as a definitive reference source.

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    Committee SF-021
    Document Type Handbook
    Product Note Reconfirmed 27/05/2016.This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 27/05/2016
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    History - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    First published as part of MH 2-1975.Revised and redesignated in part as HB 59-1994.Reconfirmed 2016. First published as part of SAA MH2-1975. Revised and redesignated in part as SAA HB59-1994.

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    AS 1680.1-1990 Interior lighting - General principles and recommendations
    AS 1431.2-1989 Low voltage switchgear and controlgear - Control circuit devices and switching elements - Additional requirements for push-buttons and indicator lights
    AS 2763-1988 Vibration and shock - Hand-transmitted vibration - Guidelines for measurement and assessment of human exposure
    AS 2670-1983 Vibration and shock - Guide to the evaluation of human exposure to whole body vibration
    AS 3590.1-1990 Screen-based workstations - Visual display units
    AS/NZS 2107:2000 Acoustics - Recommended design sound levels and reverberation times for building interiors
    AS 1657-1992 Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders - Design, construction and installation
    AS/NZS 1680.1:2006 Interior and workplace lighting General principles and recommendations
    AS 2107-1987 Acoustics - Recommended design sound levels and reverberation times for building interiors
    AS 1269-1989 Acoustics - Hearing conservation

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    AS 4024.1-1996 Safeguarding of machinery General principles
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    AS/NZS 4272:2001 Shorthand reporters tests
    AS/NZS 4240.1:2009 Remote control systems for mining equipment Design, construction, testing, installation and commissioning (Reconfirmed 2021)
    AS 2828.2(Int)-2012 Health records Digitized (scanned) health record system requirements
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