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Ergonomics
The term "ergonomics" is derived from the Greek words "ergon" (work) and "nomos" (science, law). Ergonomics is the science of human work and is concerned with adapting work processes closely to the...
Ultrafine aerosols and nanoparticles at the workplace
Together with biotechnology and information technology, nanotechnology is regarded as one of the driving forces behind a new industrial revolution which will impact upon the lives of all people in...
Noise
Noise is undesired sound or sound that can cause annoyance or damage to health. At relatively low acoustic pressures, the annoyance can vary greatly from person to person and few lawlike regularities...
Aids to working with the EU GHS Regulation
The United Nations' "Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)" forms the basis for the harmonization worldwide of regulations for the classification and labelling of hazardous substances and hazardous goods, ...
The NoRA OSH standards search system
NoRA, the online OSH standards search facility, provides access to standards relevant to occupational safety and health. A database of standards with content relevant to occupational safety and...
Occupational exposure limit values (OELs)
Occupational exposure limit values are an important tool for the protection of employees from risks to their health and safety due to hazardous substances. According to Art. 3, Sec. 6 of...
Radiation
Information about the following topics is available on the subject of radiation: General radiation IFA resources on radiation-related topics for firms and the statutory accident insurers. (In...
The REACH Chemical Regulation and occupational safety and health
The EU REACH chemical regulation came into force on 1 June 2007. It addresses not only manufacturers and distributors of chemicals, but also commercial users. In addition to environmental protection,...
Round-robin tests of the IFA
Since 1989, the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the German Social Accident Insurance (IFA, formerly BGIA) has been providing round-robin tests for all dangerous substance laboratories...
Whole-body and hand-arm vibration
The effects of vibration upon human beings may range from annoyance and a deterioration in performance, through the endangering of health, to actual damage to health.
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