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EN 894-1:1997+A1:2008 Standard

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  Keywords:

#operator #interaction #actuators #control #displays

  Directive

Machinery (MD) Directive (2006/42/EC)

  Last Official Journal reference

Wednesday 13th of August 2025

  Description:

Safety of machinery - Ergonomics requirements for the design of displays and control actuators - Part 1: General principles for human interactions with displays and control actuators

  Purpose

This European Standard applies to the design of displays and control actuators on machinery. It specifies general principles for human interaction with displays and control actuators, to minimise operator errors and to ensure an efficient interaction between the operator and the equipment. It is particularly important to observe these principles when an operator error may lead to injury or damage to health.

  Publication

Tuesday 29th of December 2009

  Amendment

This standard is an amendment for "EN 894-1:1997"

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