for hazardous and biological substances
Virtual reality studies in the SUTAVE laboratory of IFA
CUELA system for workplace measurements
Measuring and minimizing exposures
Our software assistant SISTEMA supports companies all over the world in evaluating safety-related machine control systems in accordance with the basic safety standard DIN EN ISO 13849. The updates to this standard have been implemented in SISTEMA 3 - as have numerous suggestions for improvement we have received. As always, the download is free of charge.
The SOFTEMA software assistant developed at the IFA supports the development and external testing of safety-related application programs for machine control. With the new version 1.3, the program is also available in English.
Current research and development projects presently under way at IFA are summarized in new information sheets. Topics include wearable UV sensors for outdoor workers, the use of virtual reality for prevention of falling and slipping, and many others.
In 2025, the IFA will again offer proficiency testing schemes for hazardous substance measuring stations. All dates, fees and other information are now online, registration is open.
Leadership handover at our institute: Prof. Dr Rolf Ellegast is the new Director of the IFA since November 1. He succeeds Prof. Dr Dietmar Reinert, who has retired.
Heat, extreme weather and other aspects of climate change have an impact on the health and safety of employees, children and students. The transition to a green industry is also changing the world of work. The IFA pools expertise on climate change related topics by means of its Competence Center for Climate Change and Occupational Safety and Health (KKA).
GESTIS information system provides various information on hazardous substances at the workplace.
SISTEMA software assistent, a tool for selecting hearing protectors and other noise related software are provided by IFA.
The digitalization of the world of work, Work 4.0, is creating new framework conditions for occupational health and safety. The IFA also is researching, testing and advising on issues arising from the digital transformation.
IFA is member of the Partnership for European Research in Occcupational Safety and Health (PEROSH)
Chemical protective gloves
GESTIS database on hazardous substances
Nanoparticles at workplaces
REACH and OSH
Checklist for electrical equipment
Collaborative robots (COBOTS)
Safe laser printers and copiers
Software-Assistent SISTEMA
Virtual reality and OSH
Proficiency testing 2024
Further events
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