formulated in Section 1.1.6 (“Ergonomics”) of the directive. During a workshop organized in 2008 by KAN (see also KANBrief 3/2008 ), representatives of the European Commission, CEN and the social partners [...] that good ergonomic design of...
means of stronger Europe-wide co-operation between all parties. Angela Janowitz Harri Vainio janowitz@kan.de Harri.Vainio@ttl.fi KANBrief 3/12: EUROSHNET conference: forging the key to product safety Stakeholder
that interlocks would be defeated, resulting in modified devices presenting an even greater hazard. KAN chairs meeting of experts In order for the different viewpoints to be channelled and for a consensus [...] between the expert opinions, the...
download on the conference website at. Jocelyne Jolly Sonja Miesner jocelyne.jolly@inrs.fr miesner@kan.de Workshops A Diversity of employees, B CE marking, certification marks, labels, C Future of PPE
pilot 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 [...] representatives of the umbrella...
monitor standardization activity in the education sector together with KAN. Andrew Orrie Bettina Palka andrew.orrie@dguv.de palka@kan.de KANBrief 3/12: EUROSHNET conference: forging the key to product safety [...] Accident Insurance...
KANBrief 3/12 Market surveillance 10 years from now European market surveillance of work products is at a crossroads. It is challenged by a combination of diminishing resources and pressure from indus
KANBrief 4/12 Standardization: a bridge between research and innovation In order to remain competitive on the global stage, Europe must strengthen its innovative capacity. Standardization can be a bri
KANBrief 2/12 The new EN ISO 26800 basic ergonomics standard Ticket machines, household appliances, computer keyboards: any device intended for use by human beings should be not only safe, but also ea
KANBrief 1/13 Testing and certification in 10 years' time The world of work is undergoing continual change: work is increasingly being performed in globally networked teams, automation and collaborati