This section presents a selected range of standards Furntech-AFRDI is currently either involved in the development of, or, involved in the process of the adoption/adaptation of as Australian Standards.

Every comment received will be seriously considered - your assistance is necessary to make these standards worthwhile and workable. The following standards are under consideration:

• Development of a standard for beds and mattresses in three parts:
  • safety requirements (essentially strength and durability) DR 07398
  • mattress functional characteristics (hardness / firmness) DR 07405
  • resistance to ignition - based on BS 7177
• Adoption of EN 1729 for school and educational furniture
• Development of rated load standards for office chairs and fixed height chairs (AFRDI 142)
• Revision of AS/NZS 4688.1 (fixed height chairs – ergonomic and general requirement)
• Review of standards for desks and workstations