Xybix Executive Provides Producer Perspective for New ANSI/HFES 100-2007 National Ergonomic Standard

Littleton, CO - February 26, 2008

Xybix founder and senior executive, David Carson, participated in the design and development of the recently approved American National Standards Institute (ANSI) revision of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) original ergonomic standard ANSI/HFS 100-1988.

The new American National Standard will be designated ANSI/HFES 100-2007, Human Factors Engineering of Computer Workstations. The formal announcement was published in Standards Action on November 16, 2007.

Design and development leadership was called upon from many fields including the manufacturers, of which Mr. Carson was one of three participating members. Worldwide HFES membership includes 4500+ Scientists, designers, psychologists and engineers, all of whom have a common interest in designing systems and equipment to be safe and effective for the people who operate and maintain them. Xybix Systems Inc, a designer of highly customized, height adjustable ergonomic workspaces, announced that David Carson, CEO, was a member of the Canvass Committee for Human Factors Engineering of Computer Workstations ANSI/HFES 100 -2007, representing producers of high performance ergonomic equipment.

The new standard addresses changes in the workstation and computer design.

“The number and types of input devices have increased to include computer mice and other pointing devices, and the displays chapter has been expanded to cover color devices,” explains the HFES.org web site. “The furniture chapter now provides four working postures for reference by designers which reflects the dynamic nature of computer workplaces. Additionally, it seeks to correct the misunderstanding that the 90º posture used in ANSI/HFS 100-1988 was "the" correct working posture. Finally, the integration chapter offers guidance regarding how individual elements that are ergonomically well designed can be integrated into a workplace system that is also ergonomically appropriate,” the site adds.

More than 50 individuals, including David Carson participated in the revision committee’s work over a 20-year period. Since the early days of development, numerous small working groups including the producers have made many contributions to the standard's organization and content.
“We are proud to have played a role in the development of this standard,” says David Carson. “We are excited that our products meet 100% of the specifications outlined in this standard. It is our firm belief that standards like this set the proper benchmark for the wellness and health of critical workers.”