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Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/new-technologies/openings-in-protective-devices-confusion-in-practice

being revised. Annex F of the standard contains typical design examples for preventing access to the danger areas. These "obstructions" are not derived from Type B standards. They primarily concern the "crush [...] machines are closely...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/changes-in-ergonomics-standardization/method-for-analysis-of-dmf-in-protective-gloves

3/15: Ergonomics standards to be made more practicable and visible Practical standardization of ergonomics for tomorrow's world of work KAN faces the changing world of standardization Artificial, biologically [...] However, the method exhibits...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/market-surveillance/the-zls-presenting-an-institution

cases to the ZLS. In what way is the ZLS involved in standardization activity? Should a market surveillance authority establish that a harmonized standard does not adequately support the requirements to be [...] authorities in standardization...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/power-to-the-users/machine-safety-reducing-the-incentive-for-the-defeating-of-safety-devices-is-all-important

assessment and risk reduction) basic machinery safety standard also requires consideration to be given to foreseeable misuse. However, few product standards to date have included specific information on how [...] such provisions and...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/3/25/digital-product-passports-for-the-circular-economy

ts for operator’s cabins: horizontal standard rather than individual solutions When standards lose their memory Occupational safety and health and standardization: still exciting, 30 years on Print page [...] and cleaning agents. The technical...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/kan-praxis/kanpraxis-modules-learning-ergonomics

make health-friendly work possible. A useful way of ensuring health-friendliness is to consult standards during the design process. KAN thus commissioned a project to develop materials for ergonomics lectures [...] used by lecturers from fields...

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modules Commission for Occupational Health and Safety and Standardization (KAN) We represent occupational health and safety interests in the standardization process News © DGUV 2025-09-16 New chair of the Governing [...] Digital and green...

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

equipment) requires screens and other work equipment to be free of disturbing reflections. Since 1969, standards governing lighting such as DIN 5035-1 have recommended matt surfaces for all work equipment. For [...] the gloss level of monitor...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/5th-euroshnet-conference/euroshnet-conference-in-seville-osh-speaks-european

air or good visibility? Health and social services: off limits for standardization Vocational qualifications are out of place in standards Print page [...] numerous guests from throughout Europe followed the invitation. At the 5th European...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/safety-of-construction-machinery/light-more-than-just-vision

to the time of day. Standards bodies, too, are already very active in this area (NOTE: KAN position paper on the consideration of non-visual effects of lighting in standardization (pdf), September 2022) [...] between all parties involved, and...