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in the same way as UVV accident prevention regulations. In order for the desired coherence to be reached on the regulatory level and for residual overlaps to be resolved, the guideline paper makes provision

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machines (EN ISO 13857:2008: Safety of machinery – safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper and lower limbs) stipulates a safety distance of at least 120 mm for square openings which

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of standardization is that in principle it is open to all stakeholders. This was the conclusion reached by the representatives of state authorities, standards organizations and testing and certification

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meeting of experts In order for the different viewpoints to be channelled and for a consensus to be reached between the expert opinions, the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs ultimately brought

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absolutely essential, and not just within national borders. How do OSH experts in other countries reach a common position? What particular aspects must be considered? What cultural differences influence

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delegations in Dublin. The intention is for an agreement supporting the trade policy initiatives to be reached between the standards organizations involved. Difficulties of market access arising through different

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employees are able to articulate their interests in the first place. If disruption has now also reached these institutions and all that is left are contractors, who will form trade unions? If clients are

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The test and information requirements for registration of the nanoforms of substances under the EU REACH (pdf) Chemical Regulation were recently extended, including by the addition of dust-formation tests

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iterated once or several times, depending on the nature of the procedure and whether agreement has been reached with the Council. That, at least, is the theory. Since the 1990s, it has been permissible to complete

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Rights – to the right to human dignity. Objectifying people by treating them merely as a means of reaching decisions violates this sacrosanct principle. This occurs however when the welfare of one individual