Database research

for hazardous and biological substances

Virtual reality

Virtual reality studies in the SUTAVE laboratory of IFA

Ergonomics

CUELA system for workplace measurements

Dust at workplaces

Measuring and minimizing exposures

News

Results of the 2022 Proficiency Testing

In 2022, IFA's modern test gas stream was in action again: The IFA proficiency testing schemes 2022 are completed, their results are available for download.

to the results

Sketch of an upper arm with robot arm and occurring forces

Collision with Cobots: Risk under Control

Collisions between humans and robots must not lead to injuries. The forces that occur can now not only be measured, but also compared with biomechanical limit values with the aid of a program.

Blessing and Curse: Epoxy Resins

Epoxy resins have unique technical properties - and are one of the most frequent triggers of occupational allergic skin diseases. The multidisciplinary Epoxy Resins Working Group presents here current research projects and concrete aids for practice.

Focus on IFA's Work

Current research and development projects presently under way at IFA are summarized in new information sheets. Topics include formaldehyde exposure in pathology, musculoskeletal loads arising during floor mopping, and others.