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Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/close-co-operation-in-the-interests-of-greater-product-safety/adco-task-force-co-operation-in-the-interests-of-better-machine-safety-standards

project for this purpose. ADCO Task Force co-operation model Based upon the recommendations of KAN Report 41, "Safety of agricultural machinery", a process was launched at national level in Germany in [...] ion process. Stefano Boy ETUI...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/2/23/standardization-in-additive-manufacturing

in KAN are opposed to standards in this area other than in exceptional cases. Blocking each and every such initiative is however not realistic; where this is not possible, it is important that KAN monitor [...] Technology of Materials. Nicola...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/the-future-of-standardization/satchels-cool-design-and-still-safe

parties for the selection of suitable satchels. Together with its partners, KAN is lobbying for these aspects. Werner Sterk sterk@kan.de KANBrief 1/16: Expectations of the German Federal Ministry for Economic [...] n, deems satchels "poor" when...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/changes-in-ergonomics-standardization/practical-standardization-of-ergonomics-for-tomorrows-world-of-work

environment than they have in the past. In a workshop on "standardization and ergonomics" held by KAN and the ifaa (Institute for Applied Occupational Ergonomics and Industrial Engineering) in June 2014 [...] experts from a number of companies...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/4/25/euroshnet-conference-2026-digital-and-green-innovations-shaping-the-future-of-occupational-safety-and-health

world of work? Experts from throughout Europe will meet in May 2026 at the EUROSHNET Conference to report on topical developments and discuss strategies for practical solutions. The 9th European conference [...] programme, registration and the...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/digitalization-and-industry-40/aspects-of-safety-and-security-in-the-emergence-of-industrie-40

for the adoption of Industry 4.0 to be a success. Sebastian Korfmacher korfmacher@kan.de Corrado Mattiuzzo mattiuzzo@kan.de KANBrief 2/17: Opportunities and challenges of digitalization for occupational [...] relationship between functional...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/what-we-do/ergonomics/translate-to-englisch-koerpermasse

changes in these dimensions are now no longer being observed. KAN has adopted a position paper on the anthropometric situation (pdf, not eAccessible) in conjunction with the DIN Ergonomics standards committee [...] point to fail. KAN has tasked...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/ergonomics-on-the-move/recognizing-and-appreciating-diversity-in-the-world-of-work

as diverse as possible . This is the basis of universal design, or design for all. DIN Technical Reports 124, Products in Design for All, and 131, Guidelines for standards developers to address the needs [...] in design and standardization...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publikationen/kanbrief/1/22/three-questions-for-dennis-radtke-mep-for-the-christian-democratic-union-cdu

have produced a legislative proposal to protect workers against asbestos. We have also produced a report calling on the social partners to develop a solution in the coming years for workers, especially [...] agreement, the Commission should...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/the-office/a-glittering-future-in-the-information-technology-sector

18 million VDU workplaces are to be found in Germany. Over 45% of the workers at these workplace report back or neck pain, or similar complaints. Only when workplaces are designed ergonomically can it [...] walls and work surfaces around the...