the direction being taken by KAN, and where would you like it to be heading? Some time ago, the KAN Executive Board drew up strategic development targets for KAN. In future, KAN is to become even more of [...] presence counts for occupational...
administrations at KAN from 2013 to 2023. In this interview, he talks about his view of KAN and about current challenges in standardization. Why is the subject of standardization, and KAN, important for the [...] Here, the KAN network is a...
metal industry. He has been Chair of KAN since May 2022. Mr Pfalz, how do you currently see the direction being taken by KAN, and where would you like it to be heading? KAN has undergone significant developments [...] It won’t be easy, but I’m...
light in its informative annex. KAN recommendations In two meetings, experts from among KAN’s stakeholders discussed the report and formulated recommendations based upon it. KAN recommends that the results [...] s set out in standards. A KAN...
the Machinery Directive. KAN's view In conjunction with LIA.nrw, the DGUV's Postal deliveries subcommittee and the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA), KAN has submitted comments [...] Dammann dammann@kan.de KANBrief...
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...
upon the safety and health of workers at work, KAN responded with a comment from an OSH perspective. (NOTE: this comment was last updated in September 2022: KAN position (pdf)) At the same time, manufacturers [...] result was that important...
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...
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...