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Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/ergonomics/presumption-of-conformity-for-the-guided-type-fall-arresters-standard-is-withdrawn-where-do-we-go-from-here

authorities. Withdrawal of the presumption of conformity for EN 353-1:2002 (Guided type fall arresters including a rigid anchor line) (See KANBrief 3/09 ) leads to uncertainties regarding assessment of compliance [...] conformity for EN...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/the-office/ergonomic-classrooms-promote-both-health-and-learning

supports children’s natural tendency to move (see "Richtig sitzen in der Schule" (pdf, in german) ). EN 1729-1, “Furniture – Chairs and tables for educational institutions”, published in 2006, states co [...] functional dimensions and size...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/the-fight-the-risk-campaign/see-and-be-seen-the-use-of-machinery-on-construction-sites

the reference in EN 474-1 to ISO 5006:2006, the requirements for the close field of view now also apply to new machines in Europe. Since 30 November 2008, only the updated version, EN 474-1:2006, has had [...] obstructed on large construction...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/4/20/new-standard-for-tattoo-services

At the same time, it remains to be seen whether – as announced in the DIN press release accompanying publication of the standard – EN 17169 is suitable for use as a reference by the health authorities with [...] KANBrief 4/20 New standard for...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/translate-to-englisch-2/24/gender-gap-in-occupational-safety-and-health-how-ppe-disadvantages-women-firefighters

comfort set out in EN ISO 13688, Protective clothing – General requirements. At the same time, the manufacturing and testing specifications for firefighters’ protective clothing (HuPF) 3 adopted by Germany’s [...] for ensuring that safety...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/the-office/a-glittering-future-in-the-information-technology-sector

parts 303 and 307 of the ISO 9241-3xx series of standards, “Ergonomics of human-system interaction” (EN ISO 9241-303: Requirements for electronic visual displays; EN ISO 9241-307: Analysis and compliance [...] work equipment to be free of...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/1/25/testing-of-the-non-slip-characteristics-of-floor-coverings

(in German) , almost two thirds of these accidents can be attributed to the floor covering. With the EN 16165 standard, the standard test methods applied in Europe for the slip resistance of floor coverings [...] properties. Annex 1 of ASR A1.5...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/ergonomics/kan-workshop-on-anthropometry-applying-human-body-dimensions-correctly

council of the DIN Ergonomics standards committee therefore issued a recommendation to the responsible committee (Anthropometry and Biomechanics) that it develop a user guide in the form of DIN SPEC describing [...] this measure by conducting a...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/transport-and-traffic/bad-vibes-on-the-pedelec

for pedelecs, i.e. Electrically Power Assisted Cycles (EPACs): EN 15194 (EPAC bicycles), 2017 prEN 17404 (EPAC mountain bikes), 2019 E DIN 79010 (single- and multi-track transportation and cargo bikes) [...] of the vibration emissions. Dr. Anna...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/the-eu-and-standardization/evolution-rather-than-revolution

beyond the proposals of the EXPRESS group. One consequence of this has been strong criticism from DIN (DIN-Mitteilungen, March 2010, article Dr. Bahke „European standardization system under threat“ (in German)) [...] mattiuzzo@kan.de KANBrief 3...