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Ergonomics, General
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Ergonomic interface is extremely important both to
passengers and vehicle operators. Passengers that are
not comfortable when riding on transit vehicles are
unlikely to return to them willingly. Operators that
are uncomfortable while operating vehicles will have
higher instances of ergonomic related injuries
resulting in high workman's compensation claims, and
time off.
Ergonomic interface, and Ergonomic investigations, and studies,
should be provided for key areas where interface to humans is of
primary concern . e.g., operator's cab's, passenger flow and seating,
as well as maintenance access functions.
Ergonomic considerations for the operator are in Operator
Ergonomics.
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MIL-STD-1472F - Department of
Defense Design Criteria Standard, Human Engineering |
| Purpose: |
This standard establishes general human engineering criteria
for design and development of military systems, equipment,
and facilities. Its purpose is to present human engineering
design criteria, principals, and practices to be applied
in the design of systems, equipment and facilities so as
to achieve required performance by operator control and
maintenance personnel, minimize skill, personnel requirements,
and training time, achieve required reliability of personnel,
equipment combinations, and foster design standardization
within and among systems. |
| Criteria: |
Specify compliance with standard |
| Usage: |
... ergonomic studies and human engineering shall comply
with MIL-STD-1472F |
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| Standard: |
29 CFR 1910 - Occupational Safety
and Health Administration, Department of Labor |
| Purpose: |
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, provides
occupational safety or health standards for employees. The
common application of this act with respect to the transit
industry is to enforce standards for the safety and health
of the employees manufacturing, maintaining, or operating
transit vehicles. |
| Criteria: |
Specify compliance with standard |
| Usage: |
... the employee workplace environment shall comply with 29 CFR 1910 |
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| Standard: |
ANSI Z400.1 - Hazardous Industrial
Chemicals - Material Safety Data Sheets - Preparation |
| Purpose: |
This Standard applies to the preparation of MSDSs for
chemicals and materials used under occupational conditions.
It presents basic information on how to develop and write
MSDSs that are complete, clear and consistent. It also identifies
information that must be included to comply with the HCS.
Additional information is provided to help comply with state
and federal environmental and safety laws and regulations.
With the addition of certain data elements, this Standard
is also acceptable for international use. |
| Criteria: |
Specify compliance with standard |
| Usage: |
... MSDS shall be provided that comply with ANSI Z400.1 |
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