Research projects of the German institutions for social accident insurance

Hazardous substance emissions from 3D printers (Project 3142): Project No.: IFA3142

Nanostructured materials: grouping according to occupational safety and health, consumer protection, environmental protection and risk reduction: Project No.: IFA3143

Effect and evaluation of odours at indoor workplaces: Project No.: IFA3144

CO2 fire extinguishers in confined spaces: Project No.: IFA3145

Risks due to heat generating during the setting of gypsum plaster: Project No.: IFA3148

Experimental identification of effective measures for reducing workplace exposure to welding fumes (pilot study to Interweld): Project No.: IFA3149

Follow-up development of personal air sampling system with aerosol samplers for 20 l/min: Project No.: IFA3151

Suction systems to reduce the formaldehyde load in pathologies: Project No.: IFA3153

Simulated Investigations on Surface Disinfection Work: Project No.: IFA3154

Testing procedure for communication ear plugs: Project No.: IFA4142

Emissions of optical radiation during the treatment of glass workpieces by means of gas torches: Project No.: IFA4144

Protection against noise for engine drivers and engine driver/shunters: Project No.: IFA4152

Measurement of the exposure of seamen to UV radiation: Project No.: IFA4153

Protection against noise for engine drivers and engine driver/shunters: Project No.: IFA4154

CUELA user project: Project No.: IFA4155

Collection of data for simultaneous exposure to whole-body vibration and posture: Project No.: IFA4157

Feasibility study into the measurement of stress upon the musculoskeletal system during the pushing and pulling of large refuse bins: Project No.: IFA4161

Exposure of drivers of rigid and articulated trucks to vibration: Project No.: IFA4162

Best-practice database for KoBRA: Project No.: IFA4165

Development of the CUELA Activity Measurement System for the measurement of physical activity: Project No.: IFA4166

Calibration and validation of energy expenditure measurement by means of the CUELA Activity Measurement System: Project No.: IFA4167

Extended evaluation of the German Spinal Study (DWS) with the objective of identifying suitable guideline values: Project No.: IFA4169

Development of a "gonarthrosis" medical history software application for investigation of the work-related criteria in the procedure for formal recognition of occupational disease: Project No.: IFA4170

Prevention of carpal tunnel syndrome in the Columbian floristry industry: Project No.: IFA4171

Comparative ergonomic analysis conducted during the TAQP project of various techniques during the loading and unloading of aircraft: Project No.: IFA4172

Further development of the techniques for the combined measurement of body posture and whole-body vibration (CUELA-GKV): Project No.: IFA4173

Comparative ergonomic analysis of different items of safety footwear in automotive manufacture: Project No.: IFA4174

Measurements of masked thresholds for warning signals during work on the permanent way: Project No.: IFA4176

Exposure of drivers of small roadsweepers to vibration: Project No.: IFA4177

Planning aids for the acoustic design of offices: Project No.: IFA4178

Prevention of musculoskeletal diseases in teachers and care staff in nursery schools and children's day-care centres: Project No.: IFA4179

Intervention study of physical inactivity at office and VDU workplaces: development of a method inventory: Project No.: IFA4180

Interference of active implants caused by electrical and magnetic fields on hand-held electric tools: Project No.: IFA4182

Electromagnetic fields on manual medium frequency/inverter spot welding guns: Project No.: IFA4183

Preparation of the "GonKatast" project data for use in investigations into cases of suspected occupational disease and in prevention activity: Project No.: IFA4184

In-development measurements on innovative sound absorbers: Project No.: IFA4185

Noise abatement of frozen meat cutting machines: Project No.: IFA4186

Survey of work-related knee-stressing activities in selected occupations: Project No.: IFA4188

Development of a software application for occupational medical history, a register of measured values, and creation of a database on carpal tunnel syndrome: Project No.: IFA4189

Noise exposure of fitters of overhead contact lines: Project No.: IFA4190

Ergonomic design of workplaces in children's daycare facilities: Project No.: IFA4191

Analysis of stress upon hip joint cartilage during working tasks associated with exposure: Project No.: IFA4192

Hand-arm-vibration measurement inaccurancy at workplaces: Project No.: IFA4193

Assessment methods for "Whole-body vibration and body posture": Project No.: IFA4194

Study of the musculoskeletal stress experienced by service technicians in the telecommunications sector in consideration of an ageing workforce: Project No.: IFA4195

Further development of the G 46 occupational medical examination for the musculoskeletal system: Project No.: IFA4196

Ergonomic study of dynamic office workstations: Project No.: IFA4197

Development of a CUELA back monitor for the display of spinal stresses in real time: Project No.: IFA4198

Evaluation of audiometers for determining the sound attenuation of individual earplugs: Project No.: IFA4199

Testing of the suitability of a number of hearing protection products with respect to the audibility of signals at railway workplaces by determining of the masked thresholds of signals in background noise: Project No.: IFA4200

MEGAPHYS - Multilevel risk assessment of physical workload: Project No.: IFA4201

Ergonomic study of office workplaces involving multiple display screens or large screens: Project No.: IFA4202

Design of a model children's daycare facility in accordance with ergonomic design criteria: Project No.: IFA4204

Study of the suitability, acceptance and effectiveness of driver's seats arranged perpendicular to the direction of travel on industrial trucks used for the in-plant transport of goods: in-plant measurements and interpretation of the results: Project No.: IFA4205

DGUV-FB 181 governing skin cancer caused by UV radiation: Project No.: IFA4206

Measurement programme employing the GENESIS-UV measurement system: ultraviolet radiation during outdoor tasks: Project No.: IFA4207

UV transmission of vehicle windows: Project No.: IFA4208

Measurement of the strength of UV radiation in reflections on different surfaces: Project No.: IFA4209

Systematic measurement of UV radiation emissions during oxyfuel gas welding and pulsed welding methods: Project No.: IFA4210

Creation of a register of measured values of work-related stresses of the upper extremities: Project No.: IFA4212

Noise abatement on stone saws by the use of low-noise circular saw blades: Project No.: IFA4214

Use of smart watches for continual measurement of hand-arm vibration: Project No.: IFA4215

Task-specific analysis of body posture in a number of medical professions: Project No.: IFA4216

Exposure of actors and other personnel to radiation from stage lights: Project No.: IFA4218

Pilot study for examination of back stresses in emergency service personnel during the transport of patients on staircases: Project No.: IFA4219

Influence of meteorological variables upon the UV radiation exposure of workers working outdoors: Project No.: IFA4221

Development of an ultrasound level meter for field use in occupational safety and health: Project No.: IFA4222

Metrology for modern hearing assessment and protecting public health from emerging noise sources: Project No.: IFA4223

Analysis by measurement of physical stresses upon emergency service personnel during the transport of patients on staircases: Project No.: IFA4224

Assessible ergonomic IT input and output devices: Project No.: IFA4225

Room acoustics in shared offices: Project No.: IFA4226

Measurement of ultraviolet radiation during outdoor tasks employing the GENESIS-UV measurement system: Project No.: IFA4227

Analysis and interpretation of the results of the measurement campaigns employing the GENESIS-UV measurement system: Project No.: IFA4228

Use of measurements to characterize firearms noise and comparison of methods for assessing the hazard to hearing and the selection of hearing protectors: Project No.: IFA4229

Extension of measured value register of knee stress work activities (GonKatast): Project No.: IFA4230

Supervision of and support for Project FF-FP 410 on “Lärminklu” (noise inclusion): Project No.: IFA4232

Effects of different types of mop handle upon musculoskeletal loads: Project No.: IFA4233

GENESIS-UV: UV exposure during non-insured periods: Project No.: IFA4234

Exo@work – evaluation of exoskeletons for the world of work: Project No.: IFA4235

Study on the biomechanical effectiveness of exoskeletons for the upper extremity: Project No.: IFA4236

Combined stresses due to whole-body vibrations and awkward postures when operating straddle carriers: Project No.: IFA4237

Noise in retail trade: Project No.: IFA4238

Personal sound meter for high-frequency sound: Project No.: IFA4239

Investigation of unwinding noise of different industrially used self adhesive tapes: Project No.: IFA4240

Tests of the suitability of smartphones for measuring vibration: Project No.: IFA4241

Sound production for BAuA-listening study from real workplace recordings: Project No.: IFA4242

Prevention and treatment of work-related musculoskeletal disorders through a holistic understanding of biomechanical and psychosocial factors in occupational and clinical practice: Project No.: IFA4243

Influence of room acoustics on noise exposure from mobile air purifiers in educational institutions: Project No.: IFA4247

Validation of UV warning devices by comparative measurements with data logger dosimeters: Project No.: IFA4248

Transmission measurements on UV protective clothing: Project No.: IFA4249

Principles for the testing and certification of Sunscreen products for professional use: Project No.: IFA4252

Vision-based protective devices: Project No.: IFA5100

Method for evaluation of short-circuits caused by whiskers on PCBs and on electrical fuses: Project No.: IFA5104

Functional safety in machine tools: Project No.: IFA5106

Instrument for measuring impact forces on low-level pallet trucks: Project No.: IFA5108

Update of the ergonomic machine design checklist (BGI 5048 Parts 1 and 2): Project No.: IFA5109

Validation of a system for the simulation of interactive virtual environments: Project No.: IFA5110

Development of a database of strain upon the body under exposure to acute mechanical exposure: Project No.: IFA5111

Ergonomic design of control-room workplaces in accordance with the German regulation on VDU work: Project No.: IFA5112

Development of an algometer test facility for research projects in the area of the human-machine interface: Project No.: IFA5113

Pain threshold map of the human body for the specification of limit values for machine guarding: Project No.: IFA5114

Efficient and safe interaction in production: Project No.: IFA5115

Protective devices employing 3D safety zones on machines: use of VR methods to monitor safety distances: Project No.: IFA5116

Evaluation in virtual reality of a master switch with an emergency stop for elevating work platforms: Project No.: IFA5118

Development of a force/pressure gauge for the measurement and evaluation of human-robot collisions: Project No.: IFA5120

Development and commissioning of a safety facility for the algometer test installation: Project No.: IFA5121

Virtual reality for the risk assessment of planned river locks: Project No.: IFA5122

Electromagnetic compatibility of machines and systems with integrated safety functions related to IEC 61508 or DIN EN ISO 13849: Project No.: IFA5123

Method for the testing of safety-related software; pilot study: Project No.: IFA5124

Protective devices with 3D safety zones on machinery: review of access by crawling: Project No.: IFA5125

Field study for the optimization of construction machinery drivers' workplaces: Project No.: IFA5126

Consultation and documentation on conceptual developments in software ergonomics: Project No.: IFA5127

Further development of SISTEMA: Project No.: IFA5128

Feasibility study on the realization of an information video on the potential risks associated with the use of lifting platforms on goods vehicles for unloading: Project No.: IFA5129

Success factors for the Zero Accident Vision in German companies: Project No.: IFA5130

Automatic access control to Safety Category III animal enclosures in zoos: Project No.: IFA5131

Children and preventive health research: development of a workshop module for childcare professionals: Project No.: IFA5132

IFA Report on safety-related application software for machinery: Project No.: IFA5133

Criteria for the suitability of onboard video systems in trucks for the prevention of accidents when turning right: Project No.: IFA5134

The use of virtual reality for OSH in standardisation of river lock: Project No.: IFA5135

New edition of the IFA report on functional safety of machine controls and applications of EN ISO 13849, "Safety of machinery – Safety-related parts of control systems": Project No.: IFA5136

SOFTEMA: a tool for safety-related application programming on machines: Project No.: IFA5137

Avoidance of hazards and impairments arising from mental work: Project No.: IFA5138

Determining of an ideal edge radius of kindergarten furniture for the minimization of injury risks in the event of head collisions: Project No.: IFA5140

Use of aids to visibility for the prevention of accidents during work involving excavators: Project No.: IFA5141

"Zero Accident Vision (ZAV)" survey for initial state and change: Project No.: IFA5142

Safe journeys to school by means of high-visibility clothing, satchels and school bags for children and young people: Project No.: IFA5143

Safe human-robot collaboration by means of high-resolution radar: Project No.: IFA5144

Study of requirements for safe air lines: Project No.: IFA5145

Development of a qualification module for risk assessment using virtual reality: Project No.: IFA5146

Development of a security demonstrator for training purposes: Project No.: IFA5148

Principle for the testing and certification of industrial security aspects in functional safety: Project No.: IFA5149

Principles for testing and certification of fire extinguishing control systems with integrated safety functions – GS-IFA-M22: Project No.: IFA5150

Analysis of force/pressure measuring instruments for uniform evaluation of force- and power-limited robots: Project No.: IFA5151

Needs analysis of IT security at the German Social Accident Insurance Institutions and insured businesses: Project No.: IFA5152

Basic tests on actively illuminated visibility clothing: Project No.: IFA5154

Development of a code generator for SOFTEMA: Project No.: IFA5155

Human Factors in Maschine and System Safety: Project No.: IFA5156

Assessment of Pulsed Magnetic Fields: Project No.: IFA5158

Establishment of a photometric laboratory for testing and assessing the luminance of self-illuminating visibility clothing: Project No.: IFA5159

Development and evaluation of a metrological concept for collaborative robots: Project No.: IFA5160

Development of a methodology for the estimation of pull-in forces at the entry points of foiling machines: Project No.: IFA5161

Augmented Reality Measurement Recorder for Magnetic Fields: Project No.: IFA5162

Location of the user for the control of machines and systems with mobile operating devices: Project No.: IFA5163

Technical modernisation of the SUTAVE laboratory: Project No.: IFA5165

EMF practical seminars - redesign of the experimental set-ups: Project No.: IFA5166

Revision of the IFA Report 2/2017: Project No.: IFA5172

Experimental particle inhalation studies in humans: Project No.: IPA108

Burden of animal allergens among veterinary medicine students in Germany (longitudinal study): Project No.: IPA109

Quantification of allergens: Project No.: IPA111

Biobanking: Project No.: IPA12

Dermatological advice and study support: Project No.: IPA129

Functional characterization of particles, including fibers and nanomaterials: Project No.: IPA132

Toxicological and functional analysis of new and substitute products: Project No.: IPA134

Assessment of odors at indoor workplaces: Project No.: IPA138

Prevention and Intervention for shift workers: Project No.: IPA139

Cancer risk in the fire service - Biomonitoring of fire brigade forces: Project No.: IPA143

Molecular markers for early detection of cancer follow-up: Project No.: IPA144

Bioaerosols based adverse health effects – Investigation of cellular pathomechanisms and optimization of IgE- and IgG-mediated allergy diagnosis: Project No.: IPA145

Feasibility Study: Health Risks of Street Sweepers: Project No.: IPA146

Occupational Dermatology: Project No.: IPA164

Exposure Reduction in Welders – an intervention study: Project No.: IPA165

Occupational safety and mental stress caused by SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: Project No.: IPA177

Impact of different mask types for prevention of SARS-CoV-2 on cardiopulmonary performance and subjective impairment during physical work: Project No.: IPA178

Development of a software-tool based on a statistical model for predicting exposure during MAG/MIG welding: Project No.: IPA181

Comparison of skin irritation potential of antimicrobial soap formulations vs standard soap and alcohol-based sanitizer rub: Project No.: IPA185

Development of biomonitoring methods for the determination of the internal and effective dose after Exposure to chemical compounds: Project No.: IPA22

Development of analytical methods for the determination of Early Biological Effects and Altered Structure and Function after Exposure to Carcinogenic and Mutagenic Compounds: Project No.: IPA23

Noninvasive techniques in the monitoring of occupational pulmonary diseases: Project No.: IPA48

Pooled analysis of population based case-control studies on interactions of occupational carcinogens in lung cancer development: Project No.: IPA52

Dermal Penetration and Absorption of Hazardous Chemicals: Project No.: IPA63

Exposure Laboratory: Project No.: IPA66

Medical Advice, Study support: Project No.: IPA72

Development of Methods for Determination of Cellular Effects after Exposure to Dangerous Substances: Project No.: IPA74

Consortium to Perform Human Biomonitoring on a European Scale: Project No.: IPA83

Epidemiological study relating to an increased cancer risk occurring in foundries: Project No.: VMBG014

High-speed processing: Project No.: VMBG015

Occupational medical examinations on the thorium substituent exposure of welders during use of thorium-free tungsten inert-gas electrodes and on their significance for health: Project No.: VMBG06#016

Operational stability of fast-rotating tool basic bodies in cyclic centrifugal force load: Project No.: VMBG06#018

Study with the objective to characterize the emissions generated by welding coated metal sheets in ship construction: Project No.: VMBG06#019

Scientific investigation of the modification of the safety distances in the Accident Prevention Regulation "Production and processing of aluminium powder: Project No.: VMBG06#020

Development of a practical system to determine the working time of company doctors and safety specialists on the basis of the risk assessment in compliance with §§ 5 and 6 of the Occupational health law for enterprises of the VMBG: Project No.: VMBG06#024

"Med 24" - Study on the cutaneous tolerance of different cleaners and on the protective effect of skin protectants: Project No.: VMBG06#025

"GISMET - Testing a hazardous substances information system for the metal-working industry: Project No.: VMBG06#026

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