EUROSHNET Conference 2015: Improving the quality of working life Examples of good practice in machine ergonomics TTIP: is the mutual recognition of standards a possible solution? Print page
instrument in the area of prevention If standardization results in attention being paid to safety and ergonomics whilst work equipment is still at the design stage, many risks can be averted from the outset.
Criticism of standards for gloves and clothing providing protection against pesticides KANPraxis: Ergonomics lecture modules – knowledge platform now updated and extended Vision Zero: with standardization
n for the abilities that a user must possess in order to be able to use a product safely and ergonomically. In this process, it must be considered that standards (and products) are not able to take account
the health sector is advantageous and its value generally acknowledged. Products such as safe and ergonomic hospital beds, heart-lung machines and hypodermic needles are in the interests of patients and medical
the past was normal for safety reasons, is to be eliminated in order to make work easier and more ergonomic. However, even cutting-edge control technology cannot prevent unwanted collisions between humans
or regulation, employees and employers should normally be able to rely upon it being of safe and ergonomic design. Sadly, this is not always the case. Year after year, unsafe work equipment and consumer
de KANBrief 2/11: Safe work in offices A glittering future in the information technology sector? Ergonomic classrooms promote both health and learning From DIN A4 to social responsibility: a paradigm shift
future, more and more tests will be performed virtually and digitally. Aspects of testing such as ergonomics, energy efficiency and environmental responsibility will become more important. Accreditation,
