Research projects of the German institutions for social accident insurance

Analytical method for the measurement of toner particle concentrations: Project No.: IFA2077

Inhalative exposure of roofers to 2-naphthylamine during hot application of tar adhesives: Project No.: IFA2079

Distribution between the thoracic and inhalable particle fractions where sulphuric acid aerosols occur in working areas: Project No.: IFA2080

Splintery fibres during the use of blasting agents: Project No.: IFA2081

Characterization and trialling of a new measurement method for determining the concentration of allergens in workplace atmospheres: Project No.: IFA2082

Measurement method for determination of not water miscible metal working fluids and other complex mixtures containing carbohydrates at workplaces: Project No.: IFA2083

Method for the measurement of benzene in the low ppb range in working areas: Project No.: IFA2084

Development of a miniaturized system for the sampling of vapour/droplet mixtures: Project No.: IFA2085

Comparison of digestion methods for determining the total metal content in dust samples: Project No.: IFA2086

Use of piezoelectric microdispensing to produce a reference material of sulfuric acid and phosphoric acid on quartz fibre filters: Project No.: IFA2087

Method development and validation for air sampling and quantification of methylisocyanate: Project No.: IFA2088

Sampling and counting rules for the characterisation of airborne NOAA by EM: Project No.: IFA2089

Validation scheme for measuring procedures for gases/vapors: Project No.: IFA2090

Analyses of ratios of cobalt and nickel between respirable and inhalable dust: Project No.: IFA2091

Installation and putting into operation of a dynamic test gas stream: Project No.: IFA2092

Development of a measuring method for germanium and gadolinium: Project No.: IFA2093

Method development and validation of a GC-ECD procedure for PCB 47, 51, 68: Project No.: IFA2094

Development of a guideline for the estimation of surface contamination: Project No.: IFA2096

Development of a validation scheme for metals and metalloids: Project No.: IFA2097

Development of a photometric method for the quantitation of benzene in medical benzine: Project No.: IFA2098

Development of a measuring method for chromium (VI) compounds using ion chromatography: Project No.: IFA2099

Comparison and evaluation of methods for the analysis of amorphous silicas in dusts at workplaces in Germany and the USA: Project No.: IFA2100

Development of a measurement method for arsenic and beryllium: Project No.: IFA2101

Development of an application for calculating the measurement uncertainty of measurement methods for particulate, gaseous and vaporous hazardous substances: Project No.: IFA2102

Comparison of chromatographic measuring methods for PAH analysis: Project No.: IFA2104

Applicability of canisters for sampling high volatile alkanes: Project No.: IFA2105

Establishment of MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry for the qualitative detection of bacteria in workplace samples: Project No.: IFA2108

Development of a measurement method for organotin compounds: Project No.: IFA2110

Further development of analytical methods for cristobalite using infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction: Project No.: IFA2111

Production and characterization of particle atmospheres in the ExpoLab for human inhalation studies and characterization of further particles.: Project No.: IFA2112

Further development of the application for calculating the measurement uncertainty of measurement methods for particulate, gaseous and vaporous hazardous substances ("MUST") with regard to extraction methods: Project No.: IFA2113

Validation of a measurement method for soluble aluminum compounds: Project No.: IFA2116

Permeation of substance mixtures through PPE: Project No.: IFA3108

NANOSH - Inflammatory and genotoxic effects of engineered nanomaterials: Project No.: IFA3112

Guide to the creation of model classrooms: Project No.: IFA3116

Emissions of hazardous substances from low-cost colour laser printers: Project No.: IFA3117

Determination of the electrical resistance of dust samples – comparison and evaluation of different methods: Project No.: IFA3119

Novel concepts, methods and technologies for the production of portable, easy-to-use devices for the measurement and analysis of airborne engineered nanoparticles in workplace air (NanoDevice): Project No.: IFA3120

Conductance measurements for determining microorganism leakage on protective gloves: Project No.: IFA3121

Networking regarding the effect of nanomaterials on health and the environment: Project No.: IFA3122

Identification of suitable chemical protective gloves for use with oils containing PCBs: Project No.: IFA3123

Separation of nanomaterials on filter media: Project No.: IFA3124

Areas of application and limitations of fabric air distribution systems: Project No.: IFA3125

Validation and progress of a model for estimation of exposure to welding fumes: Project No.: IFA3126

Characterization of emissions arising during machining of nanocomposites: Project No.: IFA3128

Safety data figures of combustible dust - Correlation to heat of combustion and particle surface: Project No.: IFA3130

Emissions from ink-jet printers with printing speeds higher than 30 pages per minute: Project No.: IFA3133

Determining of safety parameters in explosion protection for defined sugar fractions: Project No.: IFA3135

Workplace atmospheres – Characterization of ultrafine aerosols/nanoaerosols – Use of condensation particle counters for determination of the number density: Project No.: IFA3137

Workplace atmospheres: guidance on assessment of inhalation exposure to nanoparticles: Project No.: IFA3138

QualityNano - A pan-European infrastructure for quality in nanomaterials safety testing: Project No.: IFA3140

Development of a ventilation concept for dissecting rooms used for practical anatomy sessions: Project No.: IFA3141

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

Permeation of methacrylates through protective gloves: Analysis of the breakthrough times of disposable gloves: Project No.: IFA3159

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

U-line assembly system layouts: instruments for risk assessment and ergonomic design recommendations for prevention: Project No.: IFA4213

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

Risk assessment of river locks under planning in virtual reality: Project No.: IFA513x

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

Guidelines for remote maintenance of machines and systems: Project No.: IFA5153

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

Animal detection for area monitoring of security level III animal enclosures in zoos: Project No.: IFA5157

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

Accident prevention in the retail sector with the help of virtual reality: Project No.: IFA5173

People detect pedestians on camera-monitor systems: Project No.: IFA5174

Web application to determine the permissible values for electromagnetic fields: Project No.: IFA5175

Workplace Exposure to Methylenediphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI): Project No.: IPAIsocyanate

Human Biomonitoring of Bisphenol A: Project No.: IPA103

Representativeness of single human biomonitoring samples: Project No.: IPA105

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

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

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