Our products meet legal requirements and industry guidelines, and we help customers comply with workplace regulations. For information about how Herman Miller products meet codes and standards, contact your Herman Miller dealer.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Federal requirements for accessible workplaces; the goal of the ADA law is to eliminate discrimination against people with disabilities.
BIFMA: BIFMA G1-2002 Ergonomics Guideline for VDT (Visual Display Terminal) Furniture Used in Office Work Spaces provides guidance in applying measurable ergonomic principles and design requirements found in ISO 9241-3 and ISO 9241-5 to the dimensions and adjustment ranges of furniture components used for office tasks with VDTs in North America.
BSR/HFES VDT Standard: This is the draft standard for trial use currently under revision. This standard, long overdue, is anticipated to become the new ANSI HFES VDT Standard, a widely accepted reference for designing workstations for VDT users.
BS EN 1335: A European standard for work chairs, providing guidelines for dimensions, testing, safety, and other factors; developed by the British Standards Institute, the national standards body of the UK.
CAL OSHA: California's standard addressing repetitive strain injuries; requires reporting of RSIs in the workplace and includes educational requirements.
CSA Standard Z 412-M89: Canadian Standards Association requirements for moderate-to-intensive computer users; includes adjustment requirements for work chairs as well as standards for computer workstations and accessories, lighting, posture, and use of laptops.
Federal OSHA: New ergonomic guidelines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; guidelines are being applied gradually, industry by industry, starting with occupations with the highest risk of injury.
ISO 9241-3 and ISO 9241-5: International Organization for Standardization's widely accepted ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals (VDTs); includes requirements for keyboards, visual display, and workstation layout.
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