TS EN ISO 10075-1 (Eski no: TS ISO 10075)

TS EN ISO 10075-1 (Eski no: TS ISO 10075): TS EN ISO 10075-1 is an ergonomics terminology standard that organises the core terms used in the field of mental work load and explains how those terms relate to one another. It provides a common vocabulary for mental pressure, mental strain and associated concepts, supporting consistent communication in ergonomics and human factors work.

How the mental workload concepts are distinguished

In general technical usage, mental workload refers to the cognitive demands placed on a person by a task, including attention, memory, decision-making, information processing and time pressure. In this conceptual framework, “mental pressure” typically describes the demands of the task or working conditions, while “mental strain” refers to the individual’s internal response to those demands. This distinction matters because it separates the characteristics of the job from the effects experienced by the worker.

What this standard covers

• Terms used in the mental workload domain
• Concepts related to mental stress and mental strain
• Relations between the concepts involved
• Shared terminology for ergonomics and human-machine interaction work

This part of the ISO 10075 series is focused on conceptual clarity rather than test methods. For users, its main value is consistency: the same terms can be understood in the same way in reports, training material and technical communication. It is especially relevant where cognitive demand is central, such as office work, control rooms, screen-based tasks and other activities requiring sustained mental attention.

This listing corresponds to the version shown as TS EN ISO 10075-1, previously referenced as TS ISO 10075, and it has been withdrawn. Even so, by subject it remains a key reference point for defining the terminology of mental work load.