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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
for KAN? Increasingly often, standardization is addressing topics beyond traditional product safety, such as services, or aspects of the safety and health of workers at work. In this context, KAN is ideally [...] been Deputy Director General of...
Commission consulted the wider public and industrial and social stakeholders between May and July 2024. KAN participated in the consultation by providing detailed feedback, and raised key OSH concerns (see KANBrief [...] for purpose, and that...
widely appreciated that dangerous concentrations of carbon monoxide (CO) may arise in pellet stores. KAN saw a need for action in this area, and since 2014 has either launched or provided expert support for [...] background and based upon a...
dimensions of motor vehicles and their trailers) and the standard are required and are supported by KAN. The KAN Secretariat has assumed the chairmanship of a DIN working group which is to formulate a proposal [...] Michael Robert robert@kan.de...
Professionals network. Support by KAN The programmes of the standards organizations naturally focus on standardization as a whole rather than on occupational safety and health. KAN fills this gap with information [...] in standards development...