This International Standard presents the general ergonomics approach and specifies basic ergonomics
principles and concepts. These are applicable to the design and evaluation of tasks, jobs, products, tools,
equipment, systems, organizations, services, facilities and environments, in order to make them compatible
with the characteristics, the needs and values, and the abilities and limitations of people.
The provisions and guidance given by this International Standard are intended to improve the safety,
performance, effectiveness, efficiency, reliability, availability and maintainability of the design outcome
throughout its life cycle, while safeguarding and enhancing the health, well-being and satisfaction of those
involved or affected.
The intended users of this International Standard are designers, ergonomists and project managers, as well
as managers, workers, consumers (or their representatives) and procurers. It also serves as a reference
standard for standards developers dealing with ergonomics aspects.
This International Standard provides the basis for other, more detailed, context-specific ergonomics
International Standards.