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Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/1/24/vision-zero-with-standardization-or-instead-of-it

procedures, standardization plays a role in reducing hazards, organizing systems effectively, designing machines and other work equipment to be safe, and testing them reliably. By making standardized test procedures [...] Criticism of standards...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/what-we-do/ergonomics/translate-to-englisch-koerpermasse

position paper on the anthropometric situation (pdf, not eAccessible) in conjunction with the DIN Ergonomics standards committee. Product standards are often based on data that are outdated or of uncertain [...] up-to-date anthropometric data...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/5th-euroshnet-conference/health-and-social-services-off-limits-for-standardization

is advantageous and its value generally acknowledged. Products such as safe and ergonomic hospital beds, heart-lung machines and hypodermic needles are in the interests of patients and medical personnel

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/close-co-operation-in-the-interests-of-greater-product-safety/euroshnet-conference-forging-the-key-to-product-safety

future, more and more tests will be performed virtually and digitally. Aspects of testing such as ergonomics, energy efficiency and environmental responsibility will become more important. Accreditation, [...] workshops Market surveillance 10...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/3/20/an-international-presence-counts-for-occupational-safety-and-health

health © mik ivan - Fotolia.com Kai Schweppe became KAN’s new Chair in June 2020. The economic and ergonomic shaping of work has long been a focus of his activities. After completing his engineering degree [...] want occupational safety and...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/standardization-and-the-safety-and-health-of-workers-at-work/standardization-in-the-safety-and-health-of-workers-at-work-a-new-policy-paper-provides-guidance

EUROSHNET Conference 2015: Improving the quality of working life Examples of good practice in machine ergonomics TTIP: is the mutual recognition of standards a possible solution? Print page

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/inclusion-today/the-work-by-inclusion-project-smart-glasses-support-persons-with-impaired-hearing-in-warehousing-processes

sphere of activity for ergonomics Smart glasses are entering the world of work: ­regulation and standardization are needed New standards for wedge splitters and circular sawing machines for firewood Safe skidding

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/2/21/75-kg-the-standard-is-not-the-norm

Health ( BAuA ) has stated that the weights in standards should be defined with reference to generic ergonomics standards. Accordingly, the 99th percentile should serve as a basis for applications relevant to [...] This is the case for instance...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/3/22/construction-products-safety-must-not-be-reduced-to-an-optional-extra

exclusion of product safety from the legislation. Comparison with other product areas shows that complex machines and systems, for example, must meet extensive requirements, and that efforts are also being made [...] Construction products:...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/transport-and-traffic/25-years-of-kan

standards is that the machines and products that reach the market as a result are beneficial to occupational safety and health. Participation in the standardization of work equipment, machine safety or measuring [...] As Mr Schweppe pointed...