KANBrief 2/12 European working party on standardization brings the state and social partners closer together In 2011, in response to an initiative by the employers’ liaison office at the KAN Secretari
KANBrief 2/12 Ergonomics in the Guide to application of the Machinery Directive Engineers should not regard the ergonomic design of machines as an optional extra, but should automatically consider it
KANBrief 3/12 EUROSHNET conference: forging the key to product safety Helsinki, geographically on Europe's northern frontier but economically and technologically at its heart, was the venue of the EUR
KANBrief 3/12 An occupational accident results in changes to the product standard governing spray guns for coating materials In 2007, an accident typical for the sector drew the attention of OSH exper
KANBrief 3/12 Stakeholder interaction becomes reality in World Café and workshops The 4th European conference placed particular emphasis on the interaction between all stakeholders involved in product
KANBrief 3/12 ADCO Task Force: co-operation in the interests of better machine safety standards In order for the valuable observations made during market surveillance activities to be exploited during
KANBrief 3/12 The role of standardization in schools In the education sector, standards primarily address ergonomic aspects and have the function of optimizing health and working conditions in the "sc
KANBrief 3/12 Market surveillance 10 years from now European market surveillance of work products is at a crossroads. It is challenged by a combination of diminishing resources and pressure from indus
KANBrief 4/12 Standardization: a bridge between research and innovation In order to remain competitive on the global stage, Europe must strengthen its innovative capacity. Standardization can be a bri
KANBrief 2/12 The new EN ISO 26800 basic ergonomics standard Ticket machines, household appliances, computer keyboards: any device intended for use by human beings should be not only safe, but also ea
