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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

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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

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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

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of Part 1 of the European series of standards, governing emergency showers for laboratories. With KAN's support, the OSH lobby was able to prevent the standard flow rate from being raised above 30 litres [...] committees at both national and...

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addressed occupational safety and health as a quality aspect. Intensive discussions were held between KAN and the standards committee, with the result that the comprehensive original provisions governing the [...] monitoring of standardization...

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KANBrief 4/12 Occupational safety and health begins at the purchasing stage Owing to the frequently bewilderingly large number of products and suppliers, the purchase of suitable work equipment presen

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measurable values, methods suitable for their measurement must be adequately defined at the same time. KAN has presented a clear guidance document which is to assist standards committees in formulating measurement [...] conversely, the sale and...

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KANBrief 4/12 Machine safety: reducing the incentive for the defeating of safety devices is all-important A study (Defeating of safety devices on machinery (in German only), HVBG, 2006) has shown that

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KANBrief 1/13 Standardization of services: benefit for the trade and crafts sector doubtful The European standardization package became applicable on 1 January 2013. With this package, the European Co

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KANBrief 4/12 Safety by co-operation: procurement of machinery at Ford Werke GmbH in Germany Ford is continually stepping up the consideration given to safety requirements during the procurement of ma