Balance Report A+A 2009

 Joint protecting Office furniture, special protective clothing or the newest equipment on the market - that is only a small overview of the products presented at this year's fair for occupational safety and security. Every two years, the A + A takes place in Düsseldorf. And this years results are once again positive.  Balance Report A+A 2009 - read more

Dräger, Andreas Staub

 Dräger in Hall 6 (Stand G06) showcases at A+A 2009 a whole industrial plant to demonstrate that Dräger not only offers products but solutions for its customers. The new X-Zone 500 Area Monitor hazardous gas monitoring system is able to communicate with other similar devices. The new Rental robot makes distribution of gas monitoring devices easier and makes such devices available 24/7, 365 days.  Dräger, Andreas Staub - read more

The A+A Congress

 High calibre forums and seminars are the essence of the A+A Congress. More than 300 international experts discussed the effects of economic crisis on the safety and health at work. Another focus were the fields of application and the challenge of nanotechnology. We have summarised for you the highlights of the four congress days. The A+A Congress - read more

Das ist die A+A 2009

 Die A+A zeigt Arbeits- und Gesundheitsschutz auf der ganzen Linie: Wie bewahrt man die Mitarbeiter vor physischen und psychischen Schäden, welche technischen Neuheiten gibt es und wie vereinbart man Arbeitsschutz und den optischen Anspruch an die Darstellung des Unternehmens. Sehen Sie selbst. Das ist die A+A 2009 - read more

Kimberly Clark, Jill Madrid

 Kimberly Clark presents at A+A 2009 the whole spectrum of personal protection from gloves to "coveralls" under the motto "Evolution of care". Our reporter Michael Kriess talked to the Vice President EMEA, Jill Madrid at the stand of Kimberly Clark at A+A 2009. Kimberly Clark, Jill Madrid - read more

Simulated disaster exercise

 When a disaster occurs everything must run smoothly. The different relief units have to work together well. But unfortunately curious onlookers often make their work difficult. We are going to show you just how such a operation can take place and how firemen, rescue workers and the Agency for Technical Relief work with each other.  Simulated disaster exercise - read more

Dauphin, Malte Lenkeit

 Dauphin is giving visitors the chance to experience healthy sitting and ergonomics with its successful Ergolab. Intelligent measuring facilities including the “eyeSeat” are used to analyse and explain people’s sitting habits. The special teaching chair features pressure sensors in the seat and backrest. A screen shows how the chair is being sat on - a signal is given warning of incorrect postures. Dauphin, Malte Lenkeit - read more

News and Highlights 2009

 Every two years at the trade fair in Düsseldorf, issues concerning occupational health and safety are at the center of attention. Ranging from simulations of rescue operations all the way to fashionable clothing - the A + A presents itself diversely throughout the 53,000 square meters. Even Federal Minister for Labour and Social Affairs Franz Josef Jung was present at the opening!  News and Highlights 2009 - read more

High-Altitude Rescue

 Firefighters, mechanics, but also roofers often work where it is dangerous: in high altitudes. Therefore safety is an important factor throughout every work day. We accompanied a rescue brigade of a mining company during one of their trainings. And it did not take place underground, it took place way up high on a mobile communication mast. High-Altitude Rescue - read more

Joachim Schäfer, Messe Düsseldorf

Interview with Joachim Schäfer - Managing Director of Messe Düsseldorf and responsible for the A+A 2009 on the occasion of the opening press conference on 02 November 2009 in Düsseldorf Joachim Schäfer, Messe Düsseldorf - read more

Rescue from a tube

Demonstration of a rescue mission at A+A 2009: A plant fire department rescues an injured person from a tube. (Video: Werksfeuerwehrverband; Association of plant fire departments in Germany)  Rescue from a tube - read more

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Tesa, Achim Franck

Employees in offices throughout the world inhale large quantities of particulates emitted by laser printers daily, potentially risking their health. Some models of printers emit so much pollution that dust levels inside offices are equivalent to those on major traffic arteries. Tesa, Achim Franck - read more

Uvex, Frank Seuling

 Protection from head to toe - that is what UVEX is known for, mainly in the skiing and motor sport community. And this full protection is what Uvex translates to the safety at work. AplusA-online.com had an interview at A+A with Frank Seuling, CEO of Uvex. Uvex, Frank Seuling - read more