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 characteristics
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