General Provisions
This standard of a disabled person’s workplace with complete loss of vision (hereinafter referred to as the standard) is developed in accordance with subparagraph 9-15) of paragraph 2 of Article 6 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 23, 2001 "On Employment".
2. This standard establishes the requirements for the workplace for a disabled person with a complete loss of vision.
3. This standard uses the following basic concept:
tiflokompleks - a computer that is equipped with special equipment and software for visually impaired and blind users, as well as Braille printers.
Requirements for the workplace of a disabled person with a complete loss of vision
A disabled person’s workplace with complete loss of vision includes basic and auxiliary equipment that meets basic ergonomic requirements.
5. When equipping a workplace, it is necessary to take into account the individual requirements and restrictions of the disabled person with a complete loss of vision.
6. The main elements of the workplace of a disabled person with a complete loss of vision, which are used and taken into account when organizing it:
special equipment and devices designed to compensate for the physiological limitations of the disabled person caused by his blindness;
providing a specially designed embossed font, taking into account the characteristics of the disabled person with a complete loss of vision;
the main controls for the tiflocomplex used in the work of materials, devices are located within the working area, taking into account the characteristics of the body of a disabled person with complete loss of vision;
additional equipment for identifying the environment in the working area (acoustic, tactile, visual) to ensure the efficiency of the work process and labor safety for the disabled person with a complete loss of vision.
7. When arranging production equipment and furniture, the possibility of unhindered passage for a disabled person with complete loss of vision is taken into account. It also provides for the installation of tactile guide pointers (floor and wall) on traffic routes.
8. Arrangement of equipment and furniture, lighting a workplace of a disabled person with a complete loss of vision ensures safety and comfort of work.
9. Sanitary and hygienic requirements for the organization of a workplace for a disabled person with a complete loss of vision:
microclimate 1 class;
noise does not exceed 80 decibels;
lack of local vibration;
lack of ultrasound, infrasound;
harmful substances within the maximum permissible values;
hypothermia of hands is not allowed.
10. The workplace of a disabled person with complete loss of vision is equipped with a tiflocomplex with tactile, auditory, visual orientations, which are designed to provide an orientation system in the workplace.
11. All technological devices are equipped with tiflometki that will allow the disabled person to use them without visual control. Also these tiflomets provide safety of use of the tool.
If necessary, the workplace of a disabled person with a complete loss of vision is equipped with radio points. If several disabled people with total loss of vision work in the room, then a common source of radio broadcasting is established.
12. The requirements for the workplace of a disabled person with a complete loss of vision are:
computer tiflocomplexes designed to provide the ability to perform work without visual and auditory control;
tifloorganizer and other equipment that makes it possible to connect to a braille display for working with computers and other office equipment.
13. The layout of the workplace is carried out taking into account the minimum spatial movements of the employee in the labor process.
14. The ways of movement of the worker and the workshop transport are separated. Placement of industrial premises directly at the entrance, not higher than 3 floors. Anti-slip materials are used to cover floors and stairs. Safety barriers are installed on windows, stairs and other guide rails.
The working area and the ways of movement of the blind are equipped with reference systems (“sound beacons”, relief inscriptions on the equipment of workplaces at the entrances to sanitary facilities, in elevators, corridors and other places).