CSA Z412:2017 pdf download.Office ergonomics一An application standard for workplace ergonomics
1 Scope
1.1 CSA Z412 specifies requirements for the Application of Ergonomics in offices. It applies to all office users in office workspaces in new and existing buildings, and includes some requirements for nontraditional workspaces (i.e., vehicles and home offices). Whenever “office” is used in this Standard, it refers to users in one or more of these settings.
1.2 This Standard does not apply to medical management programs or to practices that could be considered part of a medical management program, such as therapeutic or clinical interventions.
This Standard does not contain information pertaining to the design of software or information technology devices and displays.
This Standard does not contain requirements pertaining to electromagnetic forces (EMFs).
This Standard is not a product compliance standard and therefore does not address safety, durability, and structural adequacy of products.
This Standard does not contain information on acoustics related to the construction of building shells or
exterior noise sources.
Notes:
1) Design and presentation of software can play a large role in promoting efficient and healthy office work. ISO 9241, Parts 11 to 16, Part 110, and Part 143 provide guidance in this area.
2) Requirements for the safety, durability, and structural adequacy of furniture products are provided in
ANSI/BIFMA X5.5, ANSI/BIFMA X5.6, ANSI/BIFMA X5.9, CAN/CGSB-44.227, and CAN/CGSB-44.229.
1.3 This Standard is intended for those who are involved in health, safety, ergonomics, and the design/build and operations of office workspaces, including
a) employer representatives;
b) office users and their representatives;
c) architects, designers, facility planners, building service providers, and purchasing personnel involved in the design of new office work systems, the renovation of existing office work systems, or the procurement of new furniture, accessories, and equipment;
d) professional groups (ergonomists, industrial hygienists, engineers, and related specialists); and e) designers and manufacturers of products.
This Standard may be used as a reference by health and safety agencies and regulatory agencies.
1.4 In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard.
Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.CSA Z412 pdf download.