Overview
CEN ISO/TR 11064-10:2022 (ISO/TR 11064-10:2020) is a technical report that introduces the ISO 11064 series for the ergonomic design of control centres. Rather than prescribing new technical rules, it summarizes the structure and scope of the series and helps users select which part of ISO 11064 is relevant to their project. The document explains how the parts relate to the control room design process and identifies primary stakeholder interests for each part.
Key Topics
- Series structure and scope – clear overview of the ISO 11064 parts and how they fit together for control room design.
- Selecting the right standard – guidance on which part to use depending on project stage (planning, design, retrofit) and stakeholder role.
- Summaries of primary parts:
- ISO 11064-1: principles and a user-centred, phase-based framework for design programs.
- ISO 11064-2: ergonomic principles for control suite arrangement (room relationships, cabling, communication patterns).
- ISO 11064-3: control room layout and workstation arrangement guidance.
- ISO 11064-4: workstation layout and dimensions.
- ISO 11064-5: displays and controls (human–system interfaces).
- ISO 11064-6: environmental requirements (lighting, acoustics, thermal).
- ISO 11064-7: evaluation principles for control centres.
- Human-centred design linkage – cross-reference to ISO 9241-210 and usability/human factors practices.
- Stakeholder mapping – which professions are most likely to use each part (ergonomists, architects, project managers, HVAC engineers, etc.).
Applications
CEN ISO/TR 11064-10 is a practical reference for organizations planning, designing or evaluating control rooms in process industries, transport, command & control and communications. Typical uses:
- Early project planning to determine applicable ISO 11064 parts and responsibilities.
- Aligning multi-disciplinary teams (architects, ergonomists, UI designers, engineers) around ergonomic requirements.
- Scoping greenfield control centre projects or retrofit/upgrade work (identifying which parts are relevant).
- Ensuring a human-centred approach to workstation design, environmental specification and interface requirements.
Who Should Use This Standard
- Ergonomists and human factors professionals
- Control room designers and architects
- Usability specialists and interface designers
- Project managers and procurers
- HVAC, lighting and acoustic engineers
- Control room operators and maintenance staff
- Certification bodies and auditors
Related Standards
- ISO 11064 series (Parts 1–7) - ergonomics of control centres (planning, layout, workstations, displays, environment, evaluation)
- ISO 9241-210 - Human-centred design for interactive systems
This introductory technical report is essential for anyone who needs to navigate the ISO 11064 control room design standards and apply ergonomic, human-centred principles to real-world control centre projects. Keywords: ISO 11064, control room design, ergonomic design, control centres, human factors, workstation layout.