AS/NZS 4438:1997 (R2016)

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Abstract

Specifies requirements, selection and evaluation criteria for height adjustable swivel chairs. The Standard is the first of a series to be developed under a memorandum of understanding between Standards Australia and the Australasian Furnishing Research and Development Institute Limited (AFRDI).
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee CS-088 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 31 May 2015.
Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 21 May 2015.
The following are represented on Technical Committee CS-088:
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Furniture Association
Australian Industry Group
Business New Zealand
Furniture Association of New Zealand
Furniture Industry Association of Australia
Furntech-AFRDI
Human Factors & Ergonomics Society of Australia
National Retail Association
New Zealand Ergonomics Society
Plastics New Zealand

Scope

This Standard sets out the requirements for the evaluation and selection of height adjustable swivel chairs. It specifies minimum requirements for function, strength, durability and stability of the chairs, leaving designers and manufacturers the maximum opportunity to develop suitable products.
Recognition is made in this Standard of the various end uses and service applications for which height adjustable swivel chairs are required. As a consequence, four levels of requirement have been provided covering different service and durability requirements. Differentiation has also been made in terms of function, to include executive chairs as well as chairs for general and keyboard operator use.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 20/05/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 20/05/2016
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ISBN
Committee	CS-088
Supersedes	DR 94028