What is BS EN 527-2- Workstation set up about?

BS EN 527-2 specifies the safety, strength, and durability requirements of work tables and desks for office tasks.

Note: BS EN 527-2 does not apply to other tables in the office area.

Who is BS EN 527-2-Workstation set up for?

BS EN 527-2 on office furniture - work tables apply for:

Quality control department
Furniture manufacturers
End Users

Why should you use B BS EN 527-2- Workstation set up?

BS EN 527-2 helps safe workstation setup seeks to prevent injuries that will reduce the risk of employees suffering from ill health and to keep employees' body posture in a neutral position to reduce pain and strain.

BS EN 527-2 provides the strength and durability characteristics test, to help ensure that their products maintain their integrity.

What’s changed since the last update?

BS EN 527-2:2016+A1:2019 supersedes BS EN 5272:2016, which is withdrawn.

In comparison with the previous edition, the following technical modifications have been made:

Test sequence and parameters are included
Suppression of A-deviation
Addition of example of calculation for stiffness of the structure

BS EN 527-2:2016+A1:2019

Office furniture. Work tables - Safety, strength and durability requirements

Current, Under Review

Published:

31 May 2019