About
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Secretariat: BSI
Committee Manager: -
Chairperson (until end 2026):Dr Jonathan Earthy
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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, in particular the interaction between and within systems (often computer-based) and the people (who use, operate, and are affected by them as well as those who develop, manufacture, evaluate, install and maintain them).
Areas of standardization include: hardware ergonomics (including input, display, and interactive devices), software ergonomics (including interaction and interface design), ergonomics of the context of use (including tasks, environments, and workplaces), and human-centred design processes and methods (including usability engineering, accessible design, and participative design methods).
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This committee contributes with 20 standards to the following Sustainable Development Goals:
Joint working groups under the responsibility of another committee
| Reference | Title |
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| ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 7/JWG 28 | Joint ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 7 - ISO/TC 159/SC 4 WG: Common industry formats for usability-related information |
Liaison Committees to ISO/TC 159/SC 4
The committees below can access the documents of ISO/TC 159/SC 4:
| Reference | Title | ISO/IEC |
|---|---|---|
| IEC/SC 62A | Common aspects of medical equipment, software, and systems | IEC |
| IEC/TC 56 | Dependability | IEC |
| IEC/TC 59 | Performance of household and similar electrical appliances | IEC |
| IEC/TC 100 | Audio, video and multimedia systems and equipment | IEC |
| IEC/TC 110 | Electronic displays | IEC |
| ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 7 | Software and systems engineering | ISO/IEC |
| ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 35 | User interfaces | ISO/IEC |
| ISO/TC 43/SC 1 | Noise | ISO |
| ISO/TC 127/SC 2 | Safety, ergonomics and general requirements | ISO |
| ISO/TC 173/SC 7 | Assistive products for persons with impaired sensory functions | ISO |
| ISO/TC 199 | Safety of machinery | ISO |
| ISO/TC 274 | Light and lighting | ISO |
| ISO/TC 299 | Robotics | ISO |
Liaison Committees from ISO/TC 159/SC 4
ISO/TC 159/SC 4 can access the documents of the committees below:
| Reference | Title | ISO/IEC |
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| IEC/SC 45A | Instrumentation, control and electrical power systems of nuclear facilities | IEC |
| IEC/SC 62A | Common aspects of medical equipment, software, and systems | IEC |
| IEC/TC 56 | Dependability | IEC |
| IEC/TC 79 | Alarm and electronic security systems | IEC |
| IEC/TC 110 | Electronic displays | IEC |
| ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 7 | Software and systems engineering | ISO/IEC |
| ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 35 | User interfaces | ISO/IEC |
| ISO/TC 173 | Assistive products | ISO |
| ISO/TC 274 | Light and lighting | ISO |
| ISO/TC 299 | Robotics | ISO |
| ISO/TC 314 | Ageing societies | ISO |
Organizations in liaison (Category A and B)
| Acronym | Title | Category |
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| CIE | International Commission on Illumination | A |
| Ecma International | Ecma International | A |
| IEA - ergonomics | International Ergonomics Association | A |
| ITU | International Telecommunication Union | A |
| UXPA | User Experience Professionals Association | A |
| WDO | World Design Organization | A |
Organizations in liaison (Category C)
C liaisons participate at the level of a Working Group
| Acronym | Title | Category |
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| ICDM | International Committee for Display Metrology | C |
ISO/TC 159/SC 4 - Secretariat
BSI [United Kingdom]
London W4 4AL
United Kingdom
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