Research Reports published in-house
The complete texts of the following research reports published in-house can normally be downloaded as pdf files free of charge.
If the reports can be loaned from the library of the Federal Institute, the shelf marks are given.
- Hj. Gebhardt, I. Levchuk, C. Mühlemeyer, K.-H. Lang
Appropriate design and equipment of sanitary spaces
2013, 978-3-88261-729-0, 84 pages, publication at no cost - J. Lang, A. Meyer-Plath
Characterisation of substances at nanoscale as background for the regulation in the framework of the regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH)
2013, 102 pages, publication at no cost
link to document (PDF file, 1 MB) - I. Fischer, St. Schurer, R. Jäckel, M. A. Rieger
Epidemiology of work-related infectious diseases
2013, 425 pages, publication at no cost - L. Udovičić, F. Mainusch, M. Janßen, D. Nowack, G. Ott
Photobiological safety of light emitting diodes (LEDs)
2013, 978-3-88261-726-9, 195 pages, publication at no cost - S. A. Schapkin
Age-related changes in cognitive capacity - Compensatory processes and physiological costs
2012, 978-3-88261-141-0, 102 pages, publication at no cost - A. Malo
Back Protective Work in the daily routine of nursing
2012, 149 pages, publication at no cost - M. Holler, N. Tschersich, M. Gensicke
CAPI versus CATI: A comparison of the BIBB/IAB survey (1998) and the BIBB/BAuA employee survey (2005)
2012, 20 pages, publication at no cost - A. Schäferhenrich, R. Hebisch, D. Holthenrich, K. Krutz, Th. Göen
Determination of the dermal exposure to hazardous substances during impregnation with wood preservatives
2012, 978-3-88261-723-8, 197 pages, publication at no cost - G. Feneberg
Development of noise categorisation classes for IT products
2012, 63 pages, publication at no cost - V. van Kampen, A. Deckert, J. Bünger, E. Willer, H.-D. Neumann, M. Buxtrup, Ch. Felten
Health risks from biological agents in composting plants
2012, 978-3-88261-144-1, 120 pages, publication at no cost - R. T. Hellwig, I. Nöske, S. Brasche, Hj. Gebhardt, I. Levchuk, W. Bischof
Heat strain and performance in offices at elevated outside temperatures
2012, 978-3-88261-142-7, 65 pages, publication at no cost - S. Riedel, F. Gillmeister, J. Kinne
Influences of age-dependent changes in operators on the safe use of manually operated machines
2012, 978-3-88261-138-0, 158 pages, publication at no cost - U. Steinberg, F. Liebers, A. Klußmann, Hj. Gebhardt, M. A. Rieger, S. Behrendt, U. Latza
Key indicator method manual handling operations 2011
2012, 978-3-88261-722-1, 203 pages, publication at no cost - Th. Mössner
Risk assessment in mechanical engineering
2012, 978-3-88261-145-8, 96 pages, publication at no cost - K. Fitzner, U. Finke
Rules for natural ventilation
2012, 978-3-88261-105-2, 88 pages, publication at no cost - W. Hamacher, C. Eickholt, N. Lenartz, S. Blanco
Safety and health competence through informal learning in the work process
2012, 415 pages, publication at no cost - A. Lohmann-Haislah
Stress report Germany 2012
2012, 978-3-88261-725-2, 210 pages, publication at no cost - W. Koch, W. Behnke, E. Berger-Preiß, H. Kock, S. Gerling, S. Hahn, K. Schröder
Validation of an EDP assisted model for assessing inhalation exposure and dermal exposure during spraying processes
2012, 115 pages, publication at no cost
link to document (PDF file, 1 MB) - M. Bockelmann, F. Nachreiner, P. Nickel
Work with display screen equipment in process control centres
2012, 978-3-88261-721-4, 402 pages, publication at no cost - B. Hinding, M. Kastner
Designing business cultures to encourage learning about health and safety at work
2011, 154 pages, publication at no cost - Ch. Barth, W. Hamacher
Development of effective structures to reduce noise in SMEs
2011, 127 pages, publication at no cost - R. Schach, M. Hentschel, M. Wach
Development of tools for integrating the coordination according to Baustellenverordnung in the value chain of construction
2011, 68 pages, publication at no cost - M. Schütte
DGB-Index - A review of statistical quality criteria
2011, 110 pages, publication at no cost - D. Schaudien, J. W. Knebel, I. Mangelsdorf, J.-U. Voss, W. Koch, O. Creutzenberg
Dispersion and retention of dusts consisting of ultrafine primary particles in lungs
2011, 141 pages, publication at no cost
link to document (PDF file, 20 MB) - H. Grzech-Šukalo, K. Hänecke
Effects of work accomplished by adolescents during evening and night time
2011, 170 pages, publication at no cost - H. Grzech-Šukalo, K. Hänecke
Effects of work accomplished by adolescents early morning hours
2011, 135 pages, publication at no cost - M. Kittelmann
Evaluation and improvement of existing decision-making tools for purchasing safe and healthy machinery
2011, 21 pages, publication at no cost - Ch. Ziemann, S. Rittinghausen, H. Ernst, A. Kolling, I. Mangelsdorf, O. Creutzenberg
Genotoxic mode of action of fine and ultrafine dusts in lungs
2011, 105 pages, publication at no cost
link to document (PDF file, 3 MB) - W. Kirch, K. Scheuch, M. Reichler, P. Looks, W. Hacker, N. Stab, Chr. Hillger
Medical check-ups of adolescents at the workplace with special emphasis on their health and development in several EU member states
2011, 227 pages, publication at no cost - M. Schmidt
Methods to comply with the noise action values and exposure limit values
2011, 978-3-88261-135-9, 198 pages, publication at no cost - M. Steinke, B. Badura
Presenteeism: A Literature Review
2011, 978-3-88261-126-7, 128 pages, publication at no cost - G. Linsel, M. Bauer, E. Berger-Preiß, C. Gräbsch, H. Kock, M. Liebsch, R. Pirow, D. Ritter, L. Smirnova, J. Knebel
Prevalidation study for testing toxic effects of inhalable substances (gases)
2011, 978-3-88261-131-1, 43 pages, publication at no cost - G. Richter, M. Schatte
Psychological evaluation of working conditions - Screening for occupants of workplaces (BASA II)
2011, 987-3-88261-134-2, 175 pages, publication at no cost - M. Roller
Relevance of in vitro methods for the evaluation of chronic toxicity and carcinogenicity of nanomaterials, fine dust and fibers
2011, 364 pages, publication at no cost - C. Sczesny, S. Keindorf, P. Droß
State of knowledge of entrepreneurs in the area of occupational safety and health in small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
2011, 978-3-88261-132-8, 112 pages, publication at no cost - Th. Püster, D. Herzog, M. Hustedt
Technical safety measures for the use of hand-held laser processing devices
2011, 978-3-88261-133-5, 191 pages, publication at no cost - J. Eisermann, E. de Costanzo
The survey of mobbing - on construct validity of current measures
2011, 978-3-88261-136-6, 169 pages, publication at no cost - J. Kinne, K. Latzel, R. Melzig-Thiel, M. Schatte
Vibration-technology modelling of both hand-arm-systems of operating personal for the application in testing hand-machines
2011, 89 pages, publication at no cost - G. Kuhlmann, F. Elbeshausen, R. Hebisch, T. Wolf
Workers' exposure to hazardous substances during maintenance by contractors
2011, 978-3-88261-137-3, 49 pages, publication at no cost - R. Rau, N. Gebele, K. Morling, U. Rösler
Analysis of work-related causes for the appearance of depressive disorders
2010, 978-3-88261-114-4, 150 pages, publication at no cost - A. Klußmann, Hj. Gebhardt, M. Nübling, L. V. von Engelhardt, E. Quirós Perea, F. Liebers, B. Bouillon, M. A. Rieger
Case-Control-Study on Knee Osteoarthritis due to Occupational Risk Factors - the ArGon Study
2010, 978-3-88261-113-7, 198 pages, publication at no cost - L. Lißner, A. Reihlen, H. Höcker, J. Elo-Schäfer, A. Stautz
Comparative analysis of national strategies for safety and health at work
2010, 26 pages, publication at no cost
link to summary (PDF file, 862 KB) - G. Huber, Ch. Mischke, D. M. Skrzypiec, H. Seidel (eds.)
Dependence of spinal segment mechanics on age and posture
2010, 978-3-88261-112-0, 173 pages, publication at no cost
link to document (PDF file, 5 MB) - M. Adler, H.-J. Herrmann, M. Koldehoff, V. Meuser, S. Scheuer, H. Müller-Arnecke, A. Windel, T. Bleyer
Ergonomic Compendium - Application of ergonomic rules and assessment of usability of products
2010, 210 pages, publication at no cost - M. Michaelis, S. Hermann
Evaluation of the nursing concept "Back Protective Patient Transfer"
2010, 978-3-88261-125-0, 154 pages, publication at no cost - P. Knuschke, I. Unverricht, R. Aschoff, M. Cuevas, M. Janßen, E. Koch, A. Krüger, G. Ott, A. Thiele
Investigation of the natural skin protection against solar UV in outdoor workers
2010, 978-3-88261-121-2, 221 pages, publication at no cost - A. Wirtz
The effects of extended working hours on health and social well-being
2010, 978-3-88261-124-3, 267 pages, publication at no cost - G. Richter
Toolbox Version 1.2 - Instruments for Recording Mental Loads
2010, 978-3-88261-103-8, 326 pages, publication at no cost - Ch. A. Sust, D. Lorenz, K. Völker
VDU workplaces in manufacturing units
2010, 978-3-88261-123-6, 93 pages, publication at no cost - A. Baethge, T. Rigotti
Work interruptions and multitasking
2010, 978-3-88261-122-9, 95 pages, publication at no cost - G. Elsner, G. Petereit-Haack, J. Haerting, A. Bergmann, U. Bolm-Audorff, S. Celik, M. Müller, A. Gül, U. Jendrezok, S. Ridder, R. Straub, B. Schumann, F. Liebers, A. Seidler
Case-control study on prolapses of cervical intervertebral disks due to occupational loads
2009, 978-3-88261-099-4, 104 pages, publication at no cost - K. Rödelsperger, B. Brückel, S. Podhorsky, J. Schneider
Characterisation of ultrafine particles for workers protection - part 2
2009, 978-3-88261-104-5, 222 pages, publication at no cost - H. Szymanski, A. Lange, T. Berens
Evaluation of instruments managing demographic change
2009, 172 pages, publication at no cost - U. Euler, N. Kersten, St. Grötzschel
Formaldehyde Exposure and Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
2009, 978-3-88261-108-3, 81 pages, publication at no cost - G. Kaul
Is there an ability to perceive or to be sensitive on electromagnetic fields?
2009, 978-3-88261-087-1, 198 pages, publication at no cost - F. Liebers, G. Caffier
Job specific sickness absence due to musculoskeletal disorders in Germany
2009, 978-3-88261-107-6, 244 pages, publication at no cost - P. Horváth, N. Gamm, K. Möller, M. Kastner, B. Schmidt, B. Iserloh, G. Kliesch, R. Otte, M. Braun, M. Matter, St. Pennig, J. Vogt, B. Köper
Management of workplace health promotion by means of the Balanced Scorecard approach
2009, 243 pages, publication at no cost - T. Bolz, A. Bahr, F. Gustrau, K. F. Eichhorn, S. Hille, K. Hentschel
Modeling of bipolar electrodes configurations of a cardiac pacemaker (10 Hz to 1 MHz)
2009, 978-3-88261-086-4, 199 pages, publication at no cost - R. Hebisch, D. Holthenrich, J. Karmann, F. Riechert, M. Berger, N. Kersten
Occupational exposure to biocidal products - Part 4
2009, 978-3-88261-101-4, 59 pages, publication at no cost - A. Klußmann, Hj. Gebhardt, M. Topel, H. W. Müller-Arnecke
Optimisation of ergonomic characteristics of products considering older employees - Ergonomics and design
2009, 108 pages, publication at no cost - T. Bleyer, U. Hold, U. Rademacher, A. Windel
Stresses and strains on the hand-arm-system asbasis of an ergonomic product rating - case study shovels
2009, 120 pages, publication at no cost - A. Schubert, T. vor der Brüggen, M. Haferburg
Sustainable enterprises' competitiveness by means of Human Resources related criteria
2009, 168 pages, publication at no cost - D. Wiesollek, H. W. Müller-Arnecke, U. Hold
Analyses on ergonomics of medical devices - Case study syringe pumps
2008, 77 pages, publication at no cost - H. Fischer, B. Görner, M. Karl, Th. Mössner, H. Reyhl, M. Schatte, E. Tschöcke, B. Weißgerber
Avoiding accidents caused by stumbling, twisting and misstepping
2008, 978-3-88261-071-0, 65 pages, publication at no cost - B. Herbig, J. Glaser, J. Gunkel
Creativity and health at work
2008, 978-3-88261-074-1, 285 pages, publication at no cost
link to summary (PDF file, 52 KB) - Hj. Gebhardt, A. Klußmann, K.-H. Lang
Customer's behaviour of do-it-yourself-stores' clients of different age groups
2008, 978-3-88261-080-2, 118 pages, publication at no cost - H.-D. Reidenbach, K. Dollinger, G. Ott, M. Janßen, M. Brose
Dazzle caused by sources of optical radiation
2008, 978-3-88261-093-2, 407 pages, publication at no cost - H. Grzech-Sukalo, K. Hänecke
Developing an instrument for risk estimation referring to working time
2008, 70 pages, publication at no cost - K. Blass
Engagement of long-term unemployed persons in institutions of in-patient care of old people
2008, 978-3-88261-082-6, 94 pages, publication at no cost - A. Müller, D. Bleck
Human exposure to biocidal products - Part 2
2008, 978-3-88261-095-6, 213 pages, publication at no cost - D. Bleck, A. Müller
Human exposure to biocidal products - Part 5
2008, 978-3-88261-094-9, 142 pages, publication at no cost - K. Schneider, J. Oltmanns, St. Gartiser
Occupational exposure from the use of biocidal products - Part 3
2008, 978-3-88261-084-0, 301 pages, publication at no cost - H. Greil, A. Voigt, C. Scheffler
Optimisation of ergonomic properties of products for elder employees - Anthropometry
2008, 165 pages, publication at no cost - U. Hölscher, W. Laurig, H. W. Müller-Arnecke
Principle solutions for ergonomic design of medical devices
2008, 978-3-88261-077-2, 292 pages, publication at no cost - St. Pennig, J. Vogt
Profitability Assessment and Economic Evaluation of Human Performance Management Programmes - Guidelines and Tools
2008, 978-3-88261-076-5, 99 pages, publication at no cost
link to document (PDF file, 654 KB) - G. Heuft, U. Weiss, N. Schütte, St. Reinecke, O. Bär, B. Runde, F. Bastians
Psychological strain implied through traumatic events within the course of work duty - Prevention for police officers
2008, 978-3-88261-089-5, 218 pages, publication at no cost - O. Meier, Th. Püster, H. Beier, D. Wenzel
Qualification of personal protective equipment for the use of hand-held laser processing devices
2008, 978-3-88261-085-7, 133 pages, publication at no cost - M. Roller
Research on the carcinogenicity of nanoparticles and other dusts
2008, 978-3-88261-069-7, 309 pages, publication at no cost - P. Paulus, H. Witteriede
School - Health - Education: Stock-taking and Perspectives
2008, 978-3-88261-081-9, 151 pages, publication at no cost - G. Hübner, J. Hupfeld, D. Kandelaki, R. Baena, M. Rodrigues, J. Staschke, St. Weinig
Specific problems with the noise emission measurement of machines
2008, 978-3-88261-070-3, 197 pages, publication at no cost - W. Probst
Uncertainties of emission sound pressure levels measured according to ISO 11201, ISO 11202 and ISO 11204
2008, 978-3-88261-090-1, 166 pages, publication at no cost - Ch. A. Sust, D. Lorenz, A. Windel
Working at VDUs in hospitals and surgeries
2008, 978-3-88261-067-3, 217 pages, publication at no cost - S. Bartholomeyczik, E. Donath, S. Schmidt, M. A. Rieger, E. Berger, A. Wittich, W. E. Dieterle
Working conditions in hospitals
2008, 174 pages, publication at no cost - R. Hebisch, N. Fröhlich, M. Keischgens
Workplace exposure to particles in municipal solid waste incineration plants
2008, 978-3-88261-088-8, 40 pages, publication at no cost - M. Michaelis
Workplace health promotion and management for professional drivers
2008, 978-3-88261-096-3, 147 pages, publication at no cost - F. Kalberlah
Comparative evaluation of epoxy resins
2007, 978-3-88261-058-1, 64 pages, publication at no cost - M. Schmauder, K. Höhn, M. Krengel
Decision-making tools for purchasing safe and healthy products
2007, 978-3-88261-063-5, 189 pages, publication at no cost - St. Pennig, J. Vogt
Development and Testing of the Human Resources Performance Model for the Economic Evaluation of Human Factors (HF), Human Resources (HR), and Training (T) Programmes
2007, 149 pages, publication at no cost - St. Pennig, J. Vogt
Development of an evaluation routine for the examination of sustainability within the scope of the program against work related diseases
2007, 134 pages, publication at no cost - K. Lischka, A. Ihrig, W. Wrazidlo, G. Triebig
Follow-up study to examine manganese related health effects in workers of a dry cell battery plant
2007, 978-3-88261-061-1, 118 pages, publication at no cost - U. Dechmann, B. Holtmann, J. Liesenfeld, B. Zigic
Health protection and safety at work for police boats on sea and on inland waterways
2007, 978-3-88261-059-8, 180 pages, publication at no cost - U. Steinberg, S. Behrendt, G. Caffier, K. Schultz, M. Jakob
Key indicator method manual handling operations
2007, 978-3-88261-073-4, 175 pages, publication at no cost
link to summary (PDF file, 513 KB) - W. Richter
Manual of Thermal Comfort - Summer Cooling Mode -
2007, 978-3-88261-068-0, 331 pages, publication at no cost
link to summary (PDF file, 332 KB) - K. Fitzner, U. Finke, O. Zeidler
Performance of mobile air-conditioners
2007, 978-3-88261-055-0, 79 pages, publication at no cost
link to summary (PDF file, 201 KB) - P. Knuschke, I. Unverricht, G. Ott, M. Janßen
Personal UV monitoring in outdoor workers
2007, 978-3-88261-060-4, 196 pages, publication at no cost - B. Lafrenz
Physical explosions
2007, 978-3-88261-064-2, 51 pages, publication at no cost - M. Tischer, U. Poppek
Safety level of workplace control schemes: Evaluation on the basis of empirical data and by probabilistic modelling
2007, 978-3-88261-072-7, 80 pages, publication at no cost - I. Haist, D. Brummer, A. Albrecht
Testing of textile dyes in the local lymph node assay (LLNA)
2007, 978-3-88261-053-6, 231 pages, publication at no cost - Hj. Gebhardt, B. Kampmann, B. H. Müller
Work-rest-cycles during work in the heat
2007, 978-3-88261-056-7, 52 pages, publication at no cost
link to summary (PDF file, 170 KB) - E. Kistler, A. Ebert, P. Guggemos, M. Lehner, H. Buck, A. Schletz
Age specific working conditions
2006, 125 pages, publication at no cost - Bux, K.
Climate at the workplace
2006, 33 pages, publication at no cost - E. Backé, J. Gartzke, S. Plitzko
Effect monitoring following welding fume exposure
2006, 29 pages, publication at no cost - Ch. Jochum, D. Lange
Fundamentals for the redefinition of a technical rule "safety technology"
2006, 160 pages, publication at no cost - St. Pennig, N. Kremeskötter, T. Nolle, A. Koch, M. Maziul, J. Vogt
Instruments for the Economic Evaluation of Human Resources (HR) and HR-Interventions
2006, 137 pages, publication at no cost - H. Fischer, H. Reyhl
Slip-resistance on stairs
2006, 41 pages, publication at no cost - G. Junghanns, E. Pech, B. Minuth
Teleworking - Study about gender aspects, type of teleworking and health
2006, 99 pages, publication at no cost - A. Ernst, D. Basta
The use of otoacoustic emissions in early diagnostics of noise induced hearing loss
2006, 162 pages, publication at no cost - Helmus, M.; Rüggeberg, A.; Avesing, A.; Piechotta, F.
Analysis, Assessment and Identification of Basic Facilities required on Building Sites under German Workplace Law
2005, 267 pages, publication at no cost - Lange, A.; Szymanski, H.
Analysis of declarations of conformity for machinery: content, form and procedure for producing declarations
2005, 214 pages, publication at no cost - Ch. Jochum, D. Lange
Best practises for handling hazardous substances in small and medium sized enterprises of the chemical industry
2005, 124 pages, publication at no cost - G. Enderle, B. Nemitz
Didactic models for qualification in occupational medicine according to § 3 Arbeitssicherheitsgesetz and European directives on occupational health and safety
2005, 247 pages, publication at no cost - Kirchberg, S.
Influence of test speed on the measurement of the coefficient of dynamic friction for the assessment of the slip hazard when walking
2005, 30 pages, publication at no cost - Jaudas, J.; Dunkel, W.
Integration of the long-term unemployed in nursing facilities
2005, 34 pages, publication at no cost - A. Georg, C. Barkholdt, F. Frerichs
Models of ageing-based labour as seen in small enterprises and their possibilities for exploitation
2005, 145 pages, publication at no cost - Tittelbach, U.; Gierke, E.; Lotz, G.; Plitzko, S.; Schneider, W. D.; Thürmer, H.
Relevance of the new defined dust fractions for chronic obstructive lung disease
2005, 50 pages, publication at no cost - Heisel, U.; Gärtner, H.; Kuolt, H.
Sound emission and noise reduction of handheld grinding machines and grinding tools for metal applications
2005, 140 pages, publication at no cost - Kalberlah, F.; Bloser, M.; Wachholz, C.
Thresholds for Tolerable and Acceptable Health Risks at the Workplace
2005, 174 pages, publication at no cost - Schneider, K.; Hassauer, M.; Oltmanns, J.; Schuhmacher-Wolz, U.; Elmshäuser, E.; Mosbach-Schulz, O.
Uncertainty analysis in workplace effect assessment
2005, 247 pages, publication at no cost
link to document (PDF file, 3 MB) - Latzel, K.; Melzig-Thiel, R.
Evaluation of safety standards relating to machinery according to annex IV of EU-Machinery-Directive
2004, 53 pages, publication at no cost - R. Dörr, A. Kahl-Mentschel, G. Lehder, S. Lins, L. Wienhold
Implementation of workplace law in small and medium enterprises
2004, publication at no cost
link to summary (PDF file, 72 KB) - H.-J. Hermann, S. Scheuer
Requirements for new technologies becoming part of on-screen work as well as directions for their implementation, especially in standardization activities
2004, 75 pages, publication at no cost
link to document (PDF file, 2 MB) - Koch, W.; Berger-Preiß, E.; Boehncke, A.; Könnecker, G.; Mangelsdorf, I.
Workplace exposure from the use of biocidal products - Part 1
2004, 342 pages, publication at no cost - Koch, W.
Workplace exposure from the use of biocidal products - transformation and extension of a computer based model for the assessment of inhalation and dermal exposure during spray application
2004, 41 pages, publication at no cost - F. Pott, M. Roller
Carcinogenicity studies of granular dusts in rats - results and interpretations
2003, publication at no cost
link to document (PDF file, 670 KB) - Tischer, M.; Bredendiek-Kämper, S.; Poppek, U.
Inhalative and dermal exposure at different control strategies
2003, 33 pages, publication at no cost - J.-U. Voss, M. Roller, I. Mangelsdorf
Nephrotoxicity of Organic Solvents - Evaluation of the Literature
2003, 208 pages, publication at no cost
link to document (PDF file, 1 MB) - Barth, C.
Analysis of corporate practice in hazard assessment under the Occupational Safety and Health Act
2002, 74 pages, publication at no cost - Schurig, L.; Funke, K.; Karl, M.
Collection of airborne hazardous substances using side hoods
2002, 60 pages, publication at no cost - Grifka, J.; Peters, Th.; Bär, H.-F.; Müller, A.-M.; Tuschen, S.
Development of a multi-step inventory for diagnostics of musculo-skeletal disorders
2001, 193 pages, publication at no cost