{"id":32942,"date":"2026-04-06T12:58:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T12:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devmsite2.manualdevelopment.com\/?p=32942"},"modified":"2026-04-14T08:31:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T08:31:15","slug":"standard-82079","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manualise.com\/en\/82079\/","title":{"rendered":"Standard 82079"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"button-main button-main_dark-blue is-style-outline mb-5\"><a href=\"\/en\/contact\/\">Contact us directly \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns position-relative single-post-line is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column padding-divider is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Table of Contents<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column page-single-post_anchers is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"#What-Is-Standard-82079\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Standard 82079\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Why-Is-the-Standard-Important\">Why Is the Standard Important<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#What-Does-the-Standard-Specify\">What Does the Standard Specify<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Structure-of-Standard-82079-1\">Structure of Standard 82079-1<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Requirements-for-Technical-Writers-and-Translators\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requirements for Technical Writers and Translators\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Safety-Information-Within-the-Standard\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety Information Within the Standard\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Difference-Between-Standard-82079-and-National-Standards\">Difference Between Standard 82079 and National Standards<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Is-Compliance-Difficult\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is Compliance Difficult?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Practical-Approach-to-Implementing-the-Standard\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practical Approach to Implementing the Standard\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Support-from-an-Expert\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support from an Expert <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns position-relative single-post-line is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column padding-divider is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What-Is-Standard-82079\"><strong>What Is Standard 82079<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Standard 82079 is the most widely used international standard for drafting manuals and other instructional user information. Its official designation is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nen.nl\/en\/nen-en-iec-ieee-82079-1-2020-en-fr-270208\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NEN EN IEC 82079-1<\/a>. The standard defines the requirements that instructions must meet to be understandable, usable and safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Standard 82079-1 is a so-called <em>horizontal<\/em> <em>standard<\/em>. This means that its requirements are not limited to a specific product group or sector. The standard applies to almost all products that require instructional information, ranging from simple household appliances to complex industrial systems and software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The international status of the standard is significant. It is supported by the Netherlands Standardisation Institute (NEN), the European standardisation body CENELEC and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), which operate under the umbrella of ISO. As a result, the standard has global authority and wide recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Why-Is-the-Standard-Important\">Why Is the Standard Important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The application of standards directly contributes to safety, quality and international usability. A manual that complies with this standard:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>supports safe product use&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reduces the risk of errors and accidents&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>helps meet legal and contractual obligations&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ensures consistency within documentation&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In many countries, supervisory authorities and notified bodies use the standard as a minimum quality reference. It plays an increasingly important role in CE and UKCA marking. By working in accordance with Standard 82079, you demonstrate that your user information is professionally and carefully prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What-Does-the-Standard-Specify\">What Does the Standard Specify<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The strength of Standard 82079-1 lies in its focus on <em>how<\/em> instructions are created, not on <em>what<\/em> they must contain. It does not prescribe exactly which topics every manual must include, as this varies per product and application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the standard sets clear requirements for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>structure and organisation of instructions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>clarity and language use&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>readability and layout&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>integration of safety information&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>competencies of writers and translators&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>review and evaluation of manuals&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Safety information is mandatory when risks are present during use, maintenance or installation. In practice, this applies to almost all products. Therefore, safety always plays a central role within the 82079 standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Structure-of-Standard-82079-1\">Structure of Standard 82079-1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The standard consists of seven chapters. Chapters 4 to 6 form the core.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Title<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Short description of the contents<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Area of Application<\/td><td>Describes for which products and situations the standard applies. It covers all instructional user information, regardless of medium or sector.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>References to Standards&nbsp;<\/td><td>Contains references to other relevant standards, for example for symbols, safety and terminology.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Terms<\/td><td>Provides definitions of key concepts. Many of these are essential for consistent interpretation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Principles<\/td><td>Defines fundamental principles for creating manuals, including:<ul><li>preparation of instructions&nbsp;<\/li><li>risk assessment prior to writing&nbsp;<\/li><li>target audience analysis&nbsp;<\/li><li>choice of medium (print, digital, online)&nbsp;<\/li><li>terminology and language use&nbsp;<\/li><li>required competencies&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>The standard explicitly requires a risk assessment beforehand. The results determine which safety information is necessary. A target audience analysis is also mandatory and forms the basis for decisions on language level, content and presentation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Content of User Manuals<\/td><td>Describes the types of information typically required throughout the product life cycle:<br><ul><li>preparation (transport, storage, installation)&nbsp;<\/li><li>use (normal operation, emergency situations, faults)<\/li><li>maintenance and repair&nbsp;<\/li><li>dismantling, recycling and disposal&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>The standard provides guidelines rather than fixed templates. Product-specific standards may impose additional requirements.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Presentation of User Manuals<\/td><td>Includes requirements for layout and readability, such as:<br><ul><li>clear and simple sentences&nbsp;<\/li><li>sufficient font size&nbsp;<\/li><li>quality of illustrations&nbsp;<\/li><li>use of symbols and warning markings&nbsp;<\/li><li>logical table structure&nbsp;<\/li><li>emphasis on safety information&nbsp;<\/li><li>use of colour (recommended, not mandatory)&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Analysis of Conformance<\/td><td>Describes how to verify whether a manual complies with the requirements. It provides guidance for evaluation and assessment, not mandatory certification. The goal is to ensure that user information demonstrably complies with Standard 82079.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Requirements-for-Technical-Writers-and-Translators\">Requirements for Technical Writers and Translators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The standard explicitly addresses the competence of professionals involved in drafting manuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Technical Writers<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>According to the standard, technical writers must have appropriate competence. They must be able to apply the requirements of the standard correctly and produce understandable instructions for the intended audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No specific qualification is required, but competence must be demonstrable through education, training or relevant work experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Translators<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Translators must also demonstrate competence. They must have excellent command of both the source and target language and understand the product and its context. Technical knowledge is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Safety-Information-Within-the-Standard\">Safety Information Within the Standard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Safety information is a core element of Standard 82079.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The standard sets certain general requirements for safety information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Safety information must be based on a risk assessment&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instructions must be logically and consistently structured&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safety information should preferably be grouped in a clearly recognisable section&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Warnings must be included at the point where the risk occurs. Each warning contains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a signal word (such as <em>Danger<\/em>, <em>Warning<\/em> or <em>Caution<\/em>)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a description of the hazard&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the possible consequences&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the recommended action&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Standard 82079 allows and recommends the use of safety colours and symbols, but does not make them mandatory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Difference-Between-Standard-82079-and-National-Standards\">Difference Between Standard 82079 and National Standards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the international 82079 standard, national standards exist, such as the Dutch NEN 5509. These generally align with 82079-1 but are often more limited in scope and detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For international market use, Standard 82079 provides the most complete and reliable foundation. If you export, it is advisable to always use this standard as your starting point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Is-Compliance-Difficult\">Is Compliance Difficult?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For organisations that already work in a structured way, compliance is well within reach. The standard mainly requires consistent application of key principles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>write for the target audience&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>use clear, simple sentences&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>provide one instruction per step&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ensure sufficient readability&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>review and validate instructions&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The standard recommends having manuals reviewed by a second expert. This is not mandatory, but strongly advised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And methods such as Information Mapping help to apply the requirements of 82079-1 in practice. By structuring instructions clearly and using the imperative form, consistency and clarity are improved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Practical-Approach-to-Implementing-the-Standard\">Practical Approach to Implementing the Standard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An effective implementation of the standard typically follows these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column single-guide fs-20 lh-39 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow pb-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Study the standard carefully&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare the requirements with your current documentation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify where improvements are needed&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set priorities&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust processes and guidelines&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Train relevant staff&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluate and improve continuously&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Some organisations also choose to carry out external assessments or audits to ensure quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Support-from-an-Expert\">Support from an Expert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you going to start writing manuals yourself? It is clear: by working in accordance with Standard 82079, you lay a solid foundation for safety and consistency. With a structured approach, compliance with the standard is well within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prefer to involve an expert? Manualise supports you in analysing, drafting and improving manuals in line with this and other relevant standards. This ensures your user information meets the highest professional standard.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Contact us directly \u2192 Table of Contents What Is Standard 82079\u00a0 Why Is the Standard Important\u00a0 What Does the Standard Specify\u00a0 Structure of Standard 82079-1\u00a0 Requirements for Technical Writers and Translators\u00a0 Safety Information Within the Standard\u00a0 Difference Between Standard 82079 and National Standards\u00a0 Is Compliance Difficult? 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