BSEN16139-2013(8)

BS EN 16139:2013EN 16139:2013 (E)

3.3

shear and squeeze points

shear and squeeze points exist if the distance between two accessible parts moving relatively to each other is less than 25 mm and more than 8 mm for adults and children older than 3 years in any position during movement

3.4

castors

castors assembly comprising a housing, one or more wheels, an axle and, if required, accessories 3.5

leg rest

extension of the seat area intended to support the legs of the sitter

Note 1 to entry:

A leg rest may or may not be permanently attached to the seat.

3.6

foot rail

component intended as an occasional support for the feet or to assist getting on and off a high chair or stool

Note 1 to entry:

A foot rail may be a part of the structure of the underframe of a chair or stool.

3.7

visitor chair

seating for one person used in the office environment additional to the office work chair

Note 1 to entry:

It is used for meetings or consultations as well as for reading, writing, listening and waiting.

3.8

median plane

vertical plane passing through the geometric centre of the seat, dividing the seat from side to side into two equal parts

Note 1 to entry:

See Figure 1.

Key 1

median plane

Figure 1 — Median plane

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