Short Description
This is the third in a series of Australian Standards for screen-based work stations. Part three includes information pertaining to keyboard
design and mouse and marking of pointing devices. Part I AS 3590.1-1990 covers visual display units and part 2 AS 3590.2-1990
covers workstation furniture.
More Details
*Included in keyboard standards are: Stability, layout, key spacing,
keytops, key travel ie. function keys, alphanumeric keys, key force,
wrist rest.
*Mouse standards include: operation, design objectives, design features.
*This standard does not include split keyboards.
This standard should be used in conjunction with other documents: AS 2713 lighting and visual environment of screen-based tasks and Worksafe Australia Guidance Note for the Prevention of Occupational Overuse Syndrome in Keyboard Employment is included.
Publisher: Standards Australia
Publication Place: North Sydney, Australia
Series: AS 3590
ISBN No: 0 7262 6052 5