really counts is the time between conferences. Continual dialogue is paramount. Sonja Miesner miesner@kan.de Papers and images from the conference Follow EUROSHNET on Twitter KANBrief 3/19: Exoskeletons at
agreement, the Commission should take action in this area as well. Many of the topics relevant to KAN, such as revision of the Machinery Directive, are dealt with under the auspices of the Internal Market
methods and other preparatory work have been completed. Katharina von Rymon Lipinski vonrymonlipinski@kan.de KANBrief 4/21: Occupational safety in additive manufacturing The new German Product Safety Act New
in standardization? Over 100 interested individuals responded on 31 March 2011 to the invitation by KAN, the DGUV (German Social Accident Insurance) and the EBD (Network European Movement Germany) to attend
The intention is for this cooperation to be placed on a systematic footing in the future through the KAN Secretariat. Dieter Westerkamp westerkamp@vdi.de Information on the VDI Information on VDI standards
, and that also address its impact upon safe use of the machines. Dr. Michael Thierbach thierbach@kan.de KANBrief 4/15: EUROSHNET conference in Seville: OSH speaks European Changes in the world of work:
more practicable and visible Practical standardization of ergonomics for tomorrow's world of work KAN faces the changing world of standardization Artificial, biologically effective illumination: first
safety and health of workers at work: a new policy paper provides guidance The social partners in KAN: "Not all topics are suitable for standardization" Standards development: operators' involvement essential
in the EU The trade unions' expectations of market surveillance The ZLS: presenting an institution KAN study: biomechanical thresholds during humanrobot interaction Can laboratory ventilation be both effective
implementation of Single Market directives (Blue Guide) is also planned. Corrado Mattiuzzo mattiuzzo@kan.de KANBrief 3/11: The European standardization system is to be improved Alignment of 10 directives