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Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/personal-protective-equipment/only-strong-men-need-apply-operating-forces-on-agricultural-machinery-are-often-too-high

Spotlight on a practicable measuring method and ergonomic operation In 2012, KAN commissioned a study by the Institute of Occupational Health, Safety and Ergonomics (ASER) in Wuppertal. The study was to determine [...] specific values, in order...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/digitalization-and-industry-40/opportunities-and-challenges-of-digitalization-for-occupational-safety-and-health

Dr.-Ing. Tim Jeske t.jeske@ifaa-mail.de Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sascha Stowasser s.stowasser@ifaa-mail.de Ergonomics in Industry 4.0 Digitalization gives rise to many new challenges and stresses for human beings [...] issues for the humane design of...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/changes-in-ergonomics-standardization/kan-faces-the-changing-world-of-standardization

changes in the sphere of standardization. KANBrief 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 [...] the coming years? The focus...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/new-guideline-documents-on-ergonomics/test-finger-tested-and-found-to-be-too-short

implemented. Dr. Beate Schlutter schlutter@kan.de KANBrief 2/12: The new EN ISO 26800 basic ergonomics standard Ergonomics in the Guide to application of the Machinery Directive Test finger: tested and found [...] plug-on sleeve for the testing...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/the-eu-and-standardization/satchels-din-standard-important-at-purchase

children. Besides visibility, the leaflet also addresses ergonomic and functional aspects. Some progress has been made regarding the ergonomic design of satchels. Well-padded shoulder straps, back elements [...] describes the properties that a...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/3/24/occupational-safety-begins-with-vocational-training

The KAN Praxis ergonomics lecture modules were also presented at the BUW’s 179th safety colloquium (in German) on 26 April 2024. They are intended to ensure that knowledge of ergonomics in the area of [...] of product safety and product ergonom...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/the-office-work-of-today/mental-workload-the-en-iso-10075-series-of-standards

the reason for addition of the essential terms and concepts during revision of EN ISO 10075-1 (Ergonomic principles related to mental workload – Part 1: General issues and concepts, terms and definitions) [...] part of the standard resulted in...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/new-guideline-documents-on-ergonomics/greater-safety-during-the-sawing-and-splitting-of-firewood

splitters. Corrado Mattiuzzo mattiuzzo@kan.de KANBrief 2/12: The new EN ISO 26800 basic ergonomics standard Ergonomics in the Guide to application of the Machinery Directive Test finger: tested and found [...] operation before and during the...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/inclusion-today/new-standards-for-wedge-splitters-and-circular-sawing-machines-for-firewood

working in the vicinity of the machines. A further aim was to make the work process safer and more ergonomic and to permit straightforward and functional operation of the machines. Cooperation with manufacturers [...] machines are not used in...

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Partner Office for Employees at the KAN Secretariat, and experts from the Institute for Applied Ergonomics (ifaa), the Institute for Occupational Health and Safety of the German Social Accident Insurance