The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) is the non-profit trade association for commercial furniture manufacturers. In 2002, BIFMA published BIFMA G1-2002, the first-ever industry ergonomics guideline for furniture dimensions. The guideline was based on ISO 9241 ergonomics principles and the most up-to-date comprehensive anthropometric dataset, which was the Natick military dataset. Once the Civilian American and European Surface Anthropometry Resource (CAESAR) civilian dataset became available, BIFMA revised the guideline and published the next edition BIFMA G1-2013. In the last decade, research has shown an increase in weight of the North American population. Additionally, some anthropometric data became available for individuals with high BMIs. As a result, BIFMA undertook a revision of G1-2013, transitioned it to a standard and added new educational annexes containing useful information for practicing ergonomists and other intended users.
Please join us to learn about this hot-off-the press ANSI/BIFMA x10.1-2024 Ergonomics standard and socialize with your fellow professionals! Presentation may be eligible for credit towards your professional certification.
Please register by October 7th.
Agenda
430 pm – Mingle Time!
500 pm –The New ANSI/BIFMA Ergonomics Standard – Presented by Lucy Hart*
600 pm – ergoCentric Inspirations
615 pm – More Mingle Time!
Questions: Lucy.Hart@ergocentric.com
Lucy Hart, MSc, CCPE, WELL AP, is the Director of Workplace Ergonomics and Well-being for ergoCentric Inc. She engages decision-makers to understand the intersection of ergonomics, well-being, and the built environment and contextualizes office furniture within this framework. Lucy also provides technical expertise throughout the furniture life cycle. She is Chair of the BIFMA Ergonomics Subcommittee, Member of CSA Z412 Office Ergonomics TC and WELL Movement Advisory. Lucy was recently honoured as a 2023 recipient of the Next Frontier of Design Award by the International WELL Building Institute.