The purpose of Ergonomic guidelines for forest machines is to provide guidance on ergonomic matters for manufacturers, buyers and users of forest machines in the hope that it will encourage the development of safe forest machines that are easy to use and maintain.

Ergonomic guidelines covers all cab-equipped off-road machines that weigh more than two tonnes and are used in forestry—which means that such machines as excavators and farm tractors are also included.

Contents
Introduction
Productivity and health
Guidelines
Cab access—mounting and alighting
Working posture
Cab
Visibility
Operator`s seat
Controls
Operating the machine
Information
Noise
Vibration
Climate control in the cab
Gases and particulates
Lighting
Instructions and training
Maintenance
Brakes and operator safety
Literature cited
Appendix 1: Body measurements
Appendix 2: Controls on forest machines
Appendix 3: Electromagnetic fields
Appendix 4: Maintenance index
Appendix 5: Assessment forms

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