About
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Secretariat: JISC (Japan)
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Chairperson (until end 2025):Dr Yoshiyuki Kobayashi
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ISO Technical Programme Manager [TPM]:ISO Editorial Manager [EM]:
- Creation date: 1983
Scope
Standardization in the field of ergonomics/human factors for anthropometry and biomechanics, including measurement methods for the human body, evaluation methods for working postures, physical performance and strength, and the ergonomic procedures needed to apply them.
Recommendations are made for terminology, methodology and the collection of ergonomics/human factors data for the purpose of realizing human safety, health and wellbeing, as well as increasing work efficiency and usability.
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This committee contributes with 34 standards to the following Sustainable Development Goals:
Liaison Committees to ISO/TC 159/SC 3
The committees below can access the documents of ISO/TC 159/SC 3:
| Reference | Title | ISO/IEC |
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| ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 24 | Computer graphics, image processing and environmental data representation | ISO/IEC |
| ISO/TC 8 | Ships and marine technology | ISO |
| ISO/TC 22/SC 36 | Safety and impact testing | ISO |
| ISO/TC 22/SC 39 | Ergonomics | ISO |
| ISO/TC 23 | Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry | ISO |
| ISO/TC 23/SC 3 | Safety and comfort | ISO |
| ISO/TC 94 | Personal safety -- Personal protective equipment | ISO |
| ISO/TC 101 | Continuous mechanical handling equipment | ISO |
| ISO/TC 106 | Dentistry | ISO |
| ISO/TC 127 | Earth-moving machinery | ISO |
| ISO/TC 127/SC 2 | Safety, ergonomics and general requirements | ISO |
| ISO/TC 133 | Clothing sizing systems - size designation, size measurement methods and digital fittings | ISO |
| ISO/TC 136 | Furniture | ISO |
| ISO/TC 137 | Footwear sizing designations and marking systems | ISO |
| ISO/TC 199 | Safety of machinery | ISO |
Liaison Committees from ISO/TC 159/SC 3
ISO/TC 159/SC 3 can access the documents of the committees below:
| Reference | Title | ISO/IEC |
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| ISO/TC 23/SC 3 | Safety and comfort | ISO |
| ISO/TC 122 | Packaging | ISO |
| ISO/TC 133 | Clothing sizing systems - size designation, size measurement methods and digital fittings | ISO |
| ISO/TC 199 | Safety of machinery | ISO |
Organizations in liaison (Category A and B)
| Acronym | Title | Category |
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| IEA - ergonomics | International Ergonomics Association | A |
ISO/TC 159/SC 3 - Secretariat
JISC (Japan)
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
2-41-6 Aomi, Koto-ku
Tokyo 135-0064
Japan
Tokyo 135-0064
Japan