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Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/ergonomics-gds-construction-current-topics-at-kan/limits-of-and-scope-for-standardization-of-the-health-and-safety-of-workers-at-work

ance of the German vote, or when KAN expressly consents to a standardization topic, OSH experts may participate in development of the standard with the involvement of KAN. In both cases, participation in [...] DIN (German Institute for...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/personal-protective-equipment/only-strong-men-need-apply-operating-forces-on-agricultural-machinery-are-often-too-high

exists for the performance of measurements on machines. In order to close these gaps in knowledge, KAN has commissioned a study. To operate levers, to swing hatches, covers and ladders into position or [...] nevertheless reproducibly. Spotlight...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/digitalization-and-industry-40/nanotechnology-standardization-a-roadmap-for-osh-experts

KANBrief 2/17 Nanotechnology standardization: a roadmap for OSH experts © KAN/privat Nanomaterials occur in diverse forms and structures. The risks associated with them are also diverse, and have in many [...] occupational safety and health?...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/market-surveillance/the-trade-unions-expectations-of-market-surveillance

Ulrich Bamberg Until April 2014, head of the employees' liaison office at KAN Heinz Fritsche IG Metall, Deputy Chairman of KAN KANBrief 3/14: Co-ordination of market surveillance in the EU The trade unions' [...] KANBrief 3/14 The trade unions'...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/quality-of-standards/cwa-pas-co-a-second-class-consensus-is-not-good-enough-for-occupational-safety-and-health

(CWAs) and other specifications are being developed on safety-related topics. In a position paper, KAN has described the procedures for the creation of CWAs and PAS and the particular issues that they present [...] their interests and...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/new-guideline-documents-on-ergonomics/test-finger-tested-and-found-to-be-too-short

which specifies a length of 80 mm and a diameter of 12 mm. In the course of KAN’s study of anthropometric data in standards (KAN Report 44, “Anthropometric data in standards”; 2009), it was found that the [...] persons are not able to come into...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/inclusion-today/safe-skidding-in-forestry-new-standard-published

tree-trunks are however completely different. KAN study prompts change In 2011, the German Center for Forest Work and Technology (KWF) was commissioned by KAN to examine the existing safety standards governing [...] cable skidding existed at...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/occupational-safety-and-health-in-japan/new-developments-mean-mastering-new-challenges

situation, how do you view KAN's role? POV: Since 1994, KAN has been the national clearing point at the interface between standardization and the safety and health of workers at work. KAN observes, informs and [...] properties and operation is...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/2/25/standardization-and-its-contribution-to-the-safety-of-insured-persons-in-the-public-sector

here: whether through active participation on standards committees, or as points of contact for KAN . KAN supports the work of the accident insurance institutions by issuing comments on standards that are [...] influence to ensure that OSH...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/mobility-in-our-time/basic-knowledge-creating-a-european-standard-step-by-step

during a two-month period. KAN is able to provide effective support to the experts when comments are submitted on occupational safety and health aspects. The advantage of a KAN comment is that it reflects [...] work in the standards committee,...