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EN 894-2:1997+A1:2008 Standard

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  Keywords:

#used #use #ergonomics #visual #consoles

  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 2: Displays

  Purpose

This European Standard gives guidance on the selection, design and location of displays to avoid potential ergonomic hazards associated with their use. It specifies ergonomics requirements and covers visual, audible and tactile displays. It applies to displays used in machinery (e.g. devices and installations, control panels, operating and monitoring consoles) for occupational and private use. Specific ergonomics requirements for visual display terminals (VDTs) used for office tasks are given in the standard EN ISO 9241.

  Publication

Tuesday 29th of December 2009

  Amendment

This standard is an amendment for "EN 894-2:1997"

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