What is BS EN 82079-1 – Structuring, content and presentation about?
BS EN 82079-1 is a European standard that discusses the principles and detailed requirements for structuring, content and presentation.
BS EN 82079-1 provides general principles and detailed requirements for the design and formulation of all types of instructions for use that will be necessary or helpful for users of products of all kinds, ranging from a tin of paint to large or highly complex products, such as large industrial machinery, turnkey based plants or buildings.
BS EN 82079-1 part is intended for all parties involved in the preparation of instructions for use, for example:
- Suppliers, technical writers, technical illustrators, software designers, translators or other people engaged in the work of conceiving and drafting such instructions for use.
Note: BS EN 82079-1 does not specify a fixed amount of documentation that has to be delivered with a product. This is not possible because this part applies to all kinds of products. The amount of documentation required will depend on the nature of the product, its complexity and the skills of the intended users.
Who is BS EN 82079-1 – Structuring, content and presentation for?
BS EN 82079-1 on structuring, content and presentation applies to:
- translators
- Software designers
- Technical writers and illustrators
Why should you use BS EN 82079-1 – Structuring, content and presentation?
Instructions for use are guidelines provided by the supplier of a product to the user, containing all the necessary provisions to convey the actions to be performed for the safe and efficient use of the product.
BS EN 82079-1 provides the content of instructions for use that have a unique designation including:
- Identity number
- Date of issue
- Revision index and date of revision, if applicable
- Name of the publisher of the instructions with address if different from the supplier.
BS EN 82079-1 provides instructions for use of suppliers, technical writers, technical illustrators, software designers, translators or other people engaged in the work of conceiving and drafting such instructions for use.
