KANBrief 2/13 The role of standardization in prevention At the German Social Accident Insurance, it has become a tradition to meet on Ash Wednesday at the "Dresden Prevention Forum" to learn about str
KANBrief 2/13 From industry to the standard – and back again Christoph Preusse, head of the Occupational Safety Department at the German Social Accident Insurance Institution for the woodworking and m
KANBrief 3/13 Digital human models make work equipment and processes more ergonomic Modern computer-aided tools provide numerous ways of improving ergonomics and therefore workplace safety and health.
KANBrief 3/13 Slip resistance of floors and footwear: test results and reality may differ widely For those responsible for safety and health at work, reducing slipping accidents is a major concern. Se
KANBrief 3/13 World Congress 2014: Sharing a vision for sustainable prevention "All congress delegates should return home with new ideas for practical approaches and effective measures," says Dr Walte
KANBrief 4/13 Responding to new products and requirements: a challenge for the standardization of PPE At many workplaces, personal protective equipment (PPE) is an essential element in measures for th
KANBrief 3/13 KAN puts ergonomics under the spotlight Only when the human factor is considered from the outset are safe products and good product standards created. For this reason, ergonomics constit
KANBrief 4/13 Only strong men need apply: operating forces on agricultural machinery are often too high Agricultural machinery possesses a range of heavy parts, hatches and ladders which must regularl
KANBrief 4/13 How good is the protection provided by a glove? At present, no harmonized method exists by which the protective action of gloves against cuts and abrasion can be tested in a highly repro
KANBrief 3/13 Recognizing and appreciating diversity in the world of work The topical concept of diversity has now also reached the world of work. Diversity recognizes differences between individual m
