GB/T 16251-1996 in English

《GB/T 16251-1996工作系统设计的人类工效学原则》由TC7（全国人类工效学标准化技术委员会）归口，主管部门为国家标准化管理委员会。
本标准规定了工作系统设计 的人类工效学的基本原则。用于对人的生活质量、安全和健康的最佳工作条件的设计，同时也考虑到技术和经济上的效果。

Scope

This standard specifies the basic principles of ergonomics for the design of work systems. For the design of optimum working conditions for human quality of life, safety and health, also taking into account technical and economical effects. Note 1 This standard should be used in conjunction with other relevant standards, rules or agreements. 2 In order to meet some additional requirements of certain types of people, such as age factors, physical and mental disabilities factors, special workplaces or emergency situations, some clauses of this standard may be adjusted as necessary. 3 While the principles in this standard are applicable to industry, they are also applicable to other areas of human activity.