have voiced their opposition to this standardization activity in the EU Council of Ministers ( KanBrief 4/15 ). In the CEN focus group, the German stakeholders are engaged in damage limitation, despite
levels. The graphical symbols used are shown together with examples of labelling. The annexes contain brief descriptions of the test methods, which enable the performance characteristics, performance levels
of protection. The same is true of smart personal protective systems (PPSs) and PPE ensembles ( KanBrief 1/16 ). The development of smart technologies is on the rise; however, companies are still struggling
and safety delegates. All Sectoral Rules share a uniform structure Each Sectoral Rule contains a brief introduction describing its content and targets. Chapter 2 presents the principles of occupational
KANBrief 4/12 Updating of the European standardization system In 2011, the European Commission had presented the draft of a regulation by which the standardization system was to be adapted better to t
KANBrief 1/10 Is agricultural machinery on the home straight? At the end of 2009, Germany submitted a proposal to ISO for a revision of EN ISO 4254-1, “Agricultural machinery – Safety – Part 1: Genera
KANBrief 1/10 CEN guide to preparing service standards: does it benefit occupational safety and health? CEN has produced a draft guide which is intended to provide assistance in the creation of standa
KANBrief 1/10 Machine safety standards: unfinished business following adaptation to the new directive The safety of machinery is a major occupational safety and health function. The subject is also de
KANBrief 1/10 A partner of KAN: the Institute for Applied Occupational Ergonomics and Industrial Engineering Located in Düsseldorf, the Institute for Applied Occupational Ergonomics and Industrial Eng
