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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/safety-of-mobile-machinery/baling-presses-and-compactors-three-new-european

The result: three new standards EN 16252:2012: Horizontal baling presses are large machines, mostly used in waste sorting plants and fed mechanically by conveyors. EN 16486:2014: Compactors can be static [...] have resulted from people being...

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withdrawn-where-do-we-go-from-here

conformity for EN 353-1:2002 being withdrawn. Against this background situation, three different scenarios emerge: An EC type-examination certificate has been issued, based on a test performed to EN 353-1:2002 [...] following a formal objection...

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

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 test methods for electronic visual [...] work equipment to be free of...

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

tested against a standardized adult male (currently 1.75 m in height and 79 kg in weight according to DIN 33402-2 1 , and in many standards only 75 kg). Awareness of these deficiencies has grown in recent [...] clear from the provisions...

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/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)) [...] involved effectively in the...

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/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...