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

changes in these dimensions are now no longer being observed. KAN has adopted a position paper on the anthropometric situation (pdf, not eAccessible) in conjunction with the DIN Ergonomics standards committee [...] point to fail. KAN has tasked...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/digitalization-and-industry-40/aspects-of-safety-and-security-in-the-emergence-of-industrie-40

for the adoption of Industry 4.0 to be a success. Sebastian Korfmacher korfmacher@kan.de Corrado Mattiuzzo mattiuzzo@kan.de KANBrief 2/17: Opportunities and challenges of digitalization for occupational [...] relationship between functional...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/the-future-of-standardization/satchels-cool-design-and-still-safe

parties for the selection of suitable satchels. Together with its partners, KAN is lobbying for these aspects. Werner Sterk sterk@kan.de KANBrief 1/16: Expectations of the German Federal Ministry for Economic [...] n, deems satchels "poor" when...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/changes-in-ergonomics-standardization/practical-standardization-of-ergonomics-for-tomorrows-world-of-work

environment than they have in the past. In a workshop on "standardization and ergonomics" held by KAN and the ifaa (Institute for Applied Occupational Ergonomics and Industrial Engineering) in June 2014 [...] experts from a number of companies...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/3/23/proven-knowledge-in-new-industrial-security-specifications

itself must also be both secure, i.e. protected against failure and manipulation. The increasing frequency with which industrial security disasters are now being reported is alarming. There are however grounds [...] example shows. As long ago...

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

18 million VDU workplaces are to be found in Germany. Over 45% of the workers at these workplace report back or neck pain, or similar complaints. Only when workplaces are designed ergonomically can it [...] walls and work surfaces around the...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/how-much-policy-does-standardization-need/consultants-await-a-new-starting-shot

has been put on hold. Since the development of standards nevertheless continues, CEN/CENELEC will report standards to the European Commission that have not undergone the review by the Consultants conducted [...] common declaration on...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/ergonomics-on-the-move/recognizing-and-appreciating-diversity-in-the-world-of-work

as diverse as possible . This is the basis of universal design, or design for all. DIN Technical Reports 124, Products in Design for All, and 131, Guidelines for standards developers to address the needs [...] in design and standardization...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publikationen/kanbrief/1/22/three-questions-for-dennis-radtke-mep-for-the-christian-democratic-union-cdu

have produced a legislative proposal to protect workers against asbestos. We have also produced a report calling on the social partners to develop a solution in the coming years for workers, especially [...] agreement, the Commission should...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/2/23/exoskeletons-the-current-state-of-standardization-activity

the form in which support is provided (e.g. facilitating or stabilizing movements), the type of drive (e.g. powered or non-powered), the body region supported (e.g. the lower back or shoulder and neck [...] robots The implementing act: an...