ANSI has released a revised standard requiring service buses to
have an ergonomic and comfortable driver’s seat. ISO 16121-1:2012, Road vehicles - Ergonomic requirements for the driver’s workplace in line-service
buses - Part 1: General description, basic requirements, was created to reduce bus drivers’ risks of developing leg and lower-back pain.
The standard requires bus designers to carefully
choose the dimensions and mounting positions of a driver's seat, pedals and
steering so that drivers sit at angles that comply with the given ranges of
comfort. Comfortable seating options reduce MSDs and permit bus drivers
to focus on their duties and the road.
The revised standard is part of ISO 16121, which includes
requirements for visibility, information devices and controls, and cabin
environment. For more information, click here.
