certification mark

Certification mark for desks for home office/virtual office/remote office

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Certification mark for desks for home office/virtual office/remote office

 

 

Scope:

This voluntary TÜV SÜD certification mark for products demonstrates that the product has been tested and certified by the third-party organisation TÜV SÜD. The certification mark is only awarded to products that undergo inspection by TÜV SÜD Product Service and comply with the criteria quoted below.

 

Basis of certification:

Certification is based on product-specific test programs developed by TÜV SÜD:

PPP 51961 - desks as permanent workplace in the living area “Home Office”

PPP 55063 - sitting & standing desks as permanent workplace in the living area “Home Office”

PPP 51962 - desks as temporary workplace in the living area or for mobile use “Virtual Office”.

It includes parts of various directives and standards e.g. (EC) No. 2001/95 (directive 2001/95/EC on general product safety).

 

Keywords of the certification mark

  • Home office

    The requirements for a complete and permanent workstation in a home environment for employees or self-employed persons for the purpose of working from home or teleworking for professional purposes are met.

    In addition to the requirements for an office workplace, the specific hazards & limitations in a home environment are considered, such as playing children, smaller space, multiple use for other purposes.

  • Ergonomics tested (EN 527-1)

    The ergonomic requirements of EN 527-1 for office desks are met incl.

    • legroom
    • table top size
    • table height

    This is based on the 5th to 95th percentile (1,493 mm to 1,913 mm body height) of the group of European office users.

  • Ergonomics tested

    The basic ergonomic requirements of for desks are met incl.

    • legroom
    • table top size
    • table height

    This is based on the 5th to 95th percentile (1,493 mm to 1,913 mm body height) of the group of European office users.

  • Energy efficient Standby < / = 0.x Watt

    In the case of a product operated by an electric motor, energy consumption in standby is measured based on the Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC.

    It is assumed that the product is operated in standby mode over 90% of the time, resulting in disproportionate energy savings. The following levels can be awarded:

    • Energy consumption in standby < 0.5 watts
    • Energy consumption in standby < 0.3 watts
    • Energy consumption in standby = 0.0 watt
  • Durability tested

    Various durability tests were carried out, simulating recurring loads such as height adjustment, vertical or horizontal stress.
    This is based on an operating life of at least 8 hours over 220 working days and 8 years.

     

  • Mobile work

    The requirements for a mobile & temporary workplace of employees or self-employed for the purpose of mobile work for professional practice are met.

    In addition to the requirements for a spatially restricted office workplace, the specific hazards & restrictions in a domestic environment are taken into account, such as playing children, smaller space, multiple use for other purposes.

  • Safety tested

    The voluntary TÜV SÜD certification mark with the statement “Safety tested” is awarded for products indicating that the product was tested and certified by the independent third-party organisation of TÜV SÜD Product Service for conformity with the essential technical safety requirements.

  • Production monitored

    Periodic surveillance and/or monitoring of the manufacture of a product constitutes the basic premise for certification that includes the award of a certification mark. Certification always requires product testing and regular factory inspections. As a third-party expert organisation, TÜV SÜD Product Service verifies that the manufacturer is able to maintain consistent quality in line with the requirements throughout high-volume production and has established the necessary quality system, including incoming goods inspections, lists of materials and final product testing. In addition, calibration of the necessary measuring and monitoring equipment must be ensured. Surveillance and/or monitoring covers the testing of safety-critical components and other materials used. If unauthorised changes are made to the product, the certificate will become invalid (withdrawn) and the TÜV SÜD certification mark may no longer be used.

  • Virtual / Remote office

    The terms virtual / remote office are usually used synonymously with the term “mobile work”, thus the same requirements apply as for mobile working.

    Even though these workplaces are not designed as complete and permanent workplaces, basic requirements regarding safety, ergonomics and durability are met.

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