Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the German Social Accident Insurance (IFA)
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Database now as iPhone app
The database GESTIS - International limit values for chemical agents is now available as app in the app store or via the QR code.
Exposure data for exposure descriptions
Workplace exposure measurements stored in IFA's MEGA database have been used to compile REACH exposure scenarios.
The GHS Column Model
The IFA has updated "The GHS Column Model - An aid to substitute assessment".
GESTIS Limit Values
The current limit values of Singapore as well as the new MAK-list have been incorporated, numerous existing data sets have been updated.
Virtual reality & OSH
Work processes can be studied in a simulated work system in the IFA's SUTAVE laboratory. This facilitates optimizing human-machine interfaces.
OSH topics
Chemical protective gloves
Nanoparticles at the workplace
REACH - Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
Safe laser printers and copiers
New Reports
4/2009e Sound attenuation of hearing protectors in use at work
3/2008e Ergonomic requirements for computer input devices
2/2008e Functional safety of machine controls - Application of EN ISO 13849
2/2007e Occupational Disease No. 1317 Polyneuropathy or encephalopathy caused by organic solvents, in isolation or in mixtures
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Databases
Research database of German accident insurance institutions
GESTIS-Analytical methods for chemical substances
GESTIS-International limit values
GESTIS-DUST-EX
GESTIS-Substance database
International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC)
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