EN ISO 15535:2012

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General requirements for establishing anthropometric databases (ISO 15535:2012)
Allgemeine Anforderungen an die Einrichtung anthropometrischer Datenbanken (ISO
15535:2012)
Exigences générales pour la création de bases de données anthropométriques (ISO
15535:2012)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 15535:2012
ICS:
13.180 Ergonomija Ergonomics
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 15535
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
October 2012
ICS 13.180 Supersedes EN ISO 15535:2006
English Version
General requirements for establishing anthropometric databases
(ISO 15535:2012)
Exigences générales pour la création de bases de données Allgemeine Anforderungen an die Einrichtung
anthropométriques (ISO 15535:2012) anthropometrischer Datenbanken (ISO 15535:2012)
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Foreword .3

Foreword
This document (EN ISO 15535:2012) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 159 "Ergonomics"
in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 122 “Ergonomics” the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by April 2013, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the
latest by April 2013.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 15535:2006.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 15535:2012 has been approved by CEN as a EN ISO 15535:2012 without any modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 15535
Third edition
2012-10-01
General requirements for establishing
anthropometric databases
Exigences générales pour la création de bases de données
anthropométriques
Reference number
ISO 15535:2012(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Data collection design . 2
4.1 General . 2
4.2 Definitions, techniques and conditions of measurement . 2
4.3 Sampling techniques . 3
5 Data collection requirements . 3
5.1 Basic demographic description of subjects . 3
5.2 Detection and treatment of measurement errors . 3
5.3 Instrument accuracy . 3
5.4 Sample composition . 3
5.5 Sample size . 3
5.6 Data-storage system . 4
5.7 Type of clothing . 4
5.8 Measurer training and quality control . 4
6 Database format . 4
7 Database contents . 5
7.1 Required background data . 5
7.2 Recommended background data . 5
7.3 Anthropometric data . 5
7.4 Complementary data . 5
8 Anthropometric data sheets . 5
9 Statistical processing . 5
Annex A (normative) Method for estimating the number of subjects needed on a sample .7
Annex B (normative) Anthropometric data sheet .10
Annex C (informative) Example of anthropometric data sheet .11
Annex D (informative) Method of calculating decimal-notation date and age .13
Annex E (normative) Age stratification at specified growth period .16
Annex F (normative) Procedure for preparing data and statistics .17
Annex G (informative) Recommended scientific and technical objectives for setting up
internationally compatible databases .19
Annex H (informative) Application of measurements.20
Annex I (informative) Sample database format .21
Bibliography .22
ISO 15535:2012(E)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International
Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting.
Publication as an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies
casting a vote.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO 15535 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 159, Ergonomics, Subcommittee SC 3,
Anthropometry and biomechanics.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 15535:2006), of which it constitutes a
minor revision. Among other modifications, Annex I has been added to improve clarity.
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Introduction
The well-being of people is very much dependent on their proportional and geometric relationship with
several factors, such as growth, design principles for clothing, transportation, workplace and homes,
as well as sporting and recreational activities. Implementation of databases on body dimensions of a
population supports essential health and safety requirements, as well as International Standards in
the field of machinery safety and personal protective equipment, and has acquired importance in the
devising of computer-generated manikins of the human body.
One of the major difficulties in formulating international databases on anthropometry is that the
numerous existing studies are rarely comparable in the strictest sense. Difficulties arise in comparing
one study with another because either the methods used differ or they are not sufficiently well
described. The anthropometric standards used for the data collection are fundamental to setting up
any anthropometric databases.
This International Standard is intended to be used in close conjunction with ISO 7250-1. The ultimate
goal is that a database developed by one researcher could be easily used by other researchers. This
would be in a form that is readily accessible by those responsible for developing standards in support
of good design and health and safety requirements (e.g. ISO 15534 and ISO 14738). To achieve this goal,
it has been necessary to develop an appropriate International Standard to ensure that anthropometric
databases and their associated reports are internationally compatible.
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 15535:2012(E)
General requirements for establishing anthropometric
databases
1 Scope
This International Standard specifies general requirements for anthropometric databases and their
associated reports that contain measurements taken in accordance with ISO 7250-1.
It provides necessary information, such as characteristics of the user population, sampling methods,
measurement items and statistics, to make international comparison possible among various population
segments. The population segments specified in this International Standard are people who are able to
hold the postures specified in ISO 7250-1.
NOTE The traditional anthropometry defined in ISO 7250-1 is considered to be a necessary complement to
3-D methods which are being developed in some countries. It is important that scanned data are verified according
to the definitions given in ISO 7250-1 (see ISO 20685). State-of-the-art software allows integration of traditional
anthropometric measures with those obtained by 3-D imaging.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 3166-1, Codes for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions — Part 1: Country codes
ISO 7250-1, Basic human body measurements for technological design — Part 1: Body measurement
definitions and landmarks
ISO 8601, Data elements and interchange formats — Information interchange — Representation of
dates and times
ISO/IEC 8859-1, Information technology — 8-bit single-byte coded graphic character sets — Part 1: Latin
alphabet No. 1
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
population segment
group of people having one or more common background characteristics that influence their
anthropometric distributions
3.2
user population
population segment or segments for whom a technological design is intended
3.3
random sample
sample established by following a set of procedures to ensure that each and every individual in the
population has an equal chance of being selected
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3.4
stratified sample
sample established by a procedure in which the population is divided into sub-populations (strata), each
one of which contributes with a specified number of randomly selected individuals
3.5
demographic data
background information (such as sex, dwelling or working place, occupation, education) used to describe
members of the user population and/or population segments
3.6
anthropometry
study and measurement of the physical dimensions and mass of the human body and its constituent
(external) parts
Note 1 to entry: Taken from the Greek word anthropos (human being or Man) and metron, to measure.
3.7
anthropometric data
dimensional measurements (such as heights, lengths, depths, breadths and circumferences) of the
human body and its component parts
3.8
anthropometric database
collection of individual body measurements (anthropometric data) and background information
(demographic data) recorded on a group of people (the sample)
3.9
anthropometric report
technical report describing the origin, contents, methods, and statistical characteristics of an
anthropometric database
4 Data collection design
4.1 General
The following methods shall be used in assembling internationally compatible anthropometric databases.
4.2 Definitions, techniques and conditions of measurement
4.2.1 The measuring methods given in ISO 7250-1 shall be used. Any deviation from this shall be
indicated in the anthropometric report. It is anticipated that items other than those specified in ISO 7250-
1 will be measured according to the purpose of the investigation. In such cases, definitions, methods,
instruments and measurement units shall be clearly indicated in the report.
4.2.2 When a measurement can be taken on both the left and right sides of the human body, the report
shall clearly indicate on which side the measurement has been taken.
4.2.3 Photographs or detailed sketches of the measurements taken should be provided and the
measurement procedures should be documented.
4.2.4 The subject shall be nude or wearing minimal clothing, shall be bareheaded and without shoes.
The type of clothing, if relevant, shall be coded on the anthropometric data sheet.
4.2.5 The measurement conditions shall be documented, together with the numerical results of any survey.
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4.3 Sampling techniques
4.3.1 The demographic characteristics of the population shall be indicated as clearly as possible in the
report. In the event that the population is divided into several subgroups, e.g. exam location and dwelling
location for either sampling or statistical reporting, this shall be stated in the report.
4.3.2 It is desirable that random or stratified random sampling methods be used. However, if this is
impossible, the report shall indicate the sampling method used.
4.3.3 It is desirable that the number of subjects needed for a database be established using a statistical
power formula based on the accuracy of results desired by the investigator (see Annex A). However, in
reality, the selection of subjects is often influenced by various factors, such as population size, number of
people who agree to participate, and cost and period of time required for the investigation.
5 Data collection requirements
5.1 Basic demographic description of subjects
Biographic questionnaires shall be filled out to provide information that includes sex, date of birth, date
of examination, and exam location. Other demographic information may be included on the questionnaire
depending upon the purposes of the study.
5.2 Detection and treatment of measurement errors
The editing of obvious anomalies during data collection should be carried out using, for example, computer
software specifically written for the purpose of detecting figures that lie outside any reasonable range
of data given for that dimension (see Annex F).
5.3 Instrument accuracy
Anthropometric instruments for taking linear and circumferential measures shall measure to the
nearest millimetre. Instruments for measuring body mass shall weigh to the nearest 500 g.
5.4 Sample composition
The following shall always be taken into account during planning of data collection:
— age;
— sex.
5.5 Sample size
The sample size shall be sufficient to estimate the value of the given measurement in a specified group.
For example, the sample size should be sufficient to estimate the true population mean of stature within
± 10 mm for women who are between 30 years and 34 years of age. A method for calculating sample size
is presented in Annex A.
Where appropriate for a particular study, the following may also be taken into account for sample size
determination:
— geographical location;
— socio-economic status;
— educational level;
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— occupation;
— other demographic variables that influence anthropometric distributions.
5.6 Data-storage system
All biographical and subject data should be recorded on digital media compatible with widespread
digital systems, whenever possible.
5.7 Type of clothing
The type of clothing shall be coded and identified (e.g. nude = 0, underwear = 1, light clothing = 2, other
clothing as specified = 3) for analysis purposes.
5.8 Measurer training and quality control
Frequent and regular measurer training and quality control shall be carried out by persons experienced
in anthropometry, in order to ensure acceptable standards of accuracy. Repeated measurement data
should be recorded. Inter- and intra-measurer standard error of measurement, or mean absolute
difference, shall be calculated and recorded for all anthropometric variables, in order that random
checks can be carried out on the measuring teams during the survey.
6 Database format
6.1 The ASCII code, according to ISO/IEC 8859-1, shall be used. For analytical purposes, other data
storage formats may be used in addition to ASCII.
6.2 Each data item shall be separated by a tab.
6.3 The contents of rows in the database are given in 6.3.1 to 6.3.3.
6.3.1 The data shall be entered in English.
6.3.2 The name of each data item shall be shown in the first row of the database using the designated
English words and appropriate labels in other language(s), if needed. Item code numbers and acronyms
should not be used in row 1 instead of English names, as they may cause confusion.
6.3.3 The second and subsequent rows of the database shall contain actual data from subjects with
each data item in the same order as its name is listed in row 1.
EXAMPLE
Subject number Sex Exam location Exam date … Body mass Stature …
0001 M GB/London 2000-05-23 … 78,5 1756 …
6.4 All body measurements shall be recorded in millimetres (mm) or kilograms (kg) (SI units).
6.5 Missing data shall be recorded as 9999.
6.6 An example of database format from an anthropometric survey using the sample data sheet (Annex
C) is presented in Annex I. The example shows the format of a database when some, but not all, dimensions
according to ISO 7250-1 are measured.
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