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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/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/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/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...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/translate-to-englisch-2/24/eu-osha-goals-and-priorities

facing standardization KAN's European Representation Cooperation between the international and European standards organizations Three questions for: Peer-Oliver Villwock, Chair of KAN Gender gap in occupational [...] KANBrief A European...

Path: https://www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/the-prevention-instrument-of-standardization/from-industry-to-the-standard-and-back-again

possible in the majority of cases. Only a precise evaluation of each individual accident investigation report in the discipline concerned can reveal the hazards that ultimately caused the accident, and what [...] is not shared by any of the...