EN 1335-2 Office Furniture - Office Work Chair - Part 2: Test for Safety Requirements

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of EN 1335-2 testing. This standard specifies safety, strength and durability requirements for office work chairs. It does not apply to other seats in the office area where other European Standards are available. Requirements are based on use of 110 hectares per day by persons weighing up to 8 kg.

There shall be no accessible shear and compression points created by chair parts operated by driven mechanisms such as springs, gas lifts and motorized systems.

There should be no accessible shear and compression points created by applied loads during normal use. Cut and pinch points are unacceptable if there is a risk of injury caused by the weight of the user during normal movements and actions.

Movable and adjustable parts must be designed to prevent injury and accidental starting. It will be possible to operate the adjustment apparatus from the seated position. Any unintentional loosening of any bearing part of the chair shall not be possible.

All parts of the chair that the user comes into contact with during the intended use should be designed to prevent physical injury and property damage.

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