KOHS (via diepartner.at) is going to present insights from an actual study @ ÖGKV congress 2026 (in German). Input: Digital media as an educational resource for the elderly. Original title: Digitale Medien als Bildungsressource im Alter – Bildungswissenschaftliche Impulse für die pflegerische Beratungspraxis, Gabriela Messner (in German) where & when:June, 11. – 12. 2026Congress GrazGraz,… Continue reading Digital media as an educational resource for the elderly – presentation @ ÖGKV congress 2026
37th Summer University on Ergonomics
Human Factors, AI and Monitoring in Ergonomics and Safety The 37th Summer University on Ergonomics will take place in Budapest, at Óbuda University, between 1–3 July 2026. This year’s Summer University focuses on the changing role of ergonomics and human factors in the age of artificial intelligence, human monitoring, digital technologies, safety science and workplace… Continue reading 37th Summer University on Ergonomics
“8. Wiener Ergonomie Forum” / international conference on human centred design of (interactive and safe) systems
On November 17th 2026 – 18th 2026 the 8. (international) ergonomics conference (Wiener Ergonomie Forum) of the ÖAE (Austrian Ergonomics Society) takes place in Vienna (in German and English language). Save the date …. further info will follow ….& call for contributions & papers! The conference publication and selected contributions will be published in the… Continue reading “8. Wiener Ergonomie Forum” / international conference on human centred design of (interactive and safe) systems
Technology for co-working on health and active life: 2nd conference.
Technology → Ergonomics → OH → health care → AAL<<< towards human centered AI >>> When & where:place: virtualdate: December 11th 2025 14:00 CETduration: ~2-3 hoursapplication/registration: Please apply/register here. (available: sponsored attendance (free of charge))contact: events@kohs.at. Call for papers: It is planned to produce a conference publication. If you are interested in presenting (short inputs… Continue reading Technology for co-working on health and active life: 2nd conference.
Investigating Airborne Dust at Construction Sites
Together with partners KOHS described an intervention approach to improve occupational health (OH) in the construction sector. Abstract: Many construction trades are characterised by exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) dust. Realising effective dust control measures is core to minimise workers’ exposure and thus protect their health. The distribution of the exposure in time can… Continue reading Investigating Airborne Dust at Construction Sites
Workshop “Arbeit & Zeit”
On October 9th, 2025 a workshop on “work & time” (“Arbeit & Zeit”), organised by the ÖAE (austrian ergonomics association) together with the Arbeitszeitgesellschaft (society for working time) and supported by diepartner.at will take place in Vienna (in German language). Oktober, 9th 2025, 13:00 – 17:30 Uhr expert input lineup: Arbeitszeitgestaltung in der stationären Langzeitpflege… Continue reading Workshop “Arbeit & Zeit”
Learning course: „Out-of-Hospital artificial respiration“
KOHS (via diepartner.at) developed a curriculum addressing the “extra-clinical artificial respiration”. Based on this curriculum a new learning course has been introduced, which is certified according to §64 GuKG (Austrian law). Further information (in German language): www.diepartner.at/cms/de/2025/04/25/ausserklinische-heimbeatmung-offiziell-bewilligt-ein-meilenstein-fuer-die-pflege-zu-hause/
COST Action: International Interdisciplinary Network on Smart Healthy Age-friendly Environments
KOHS participated in the COST Action: International Interdisciplinary Network on Smart Healthy Age-friendly Environments (NET4AGE-FRIENDLY), CA19136 [start date: 21/10/2020, end date: 20/10/2024] The goal of the NET4AGE-FRIENDLY COST Action was to promote social inclusion, independent living and active and healthy ageing in society and to establish an international and interdisciplinary network of researchers and stakeholders… Continue reading COST Action: International Interdisciplinary Network on Smart Healthy Age-friendly Environments
expert workshop on evaluation in occupational health (OH)
KOHS co-hosted an expert workshop on evaluation in occupational health (OH) (Vienna, 2024-10-08). KOHS presented experience in the evaluation of health promotion projects (in different sectors) as well as the concept of evaluation of the efficacy of interventions in occupational health (OH) by visualising exposures using the PIMEX method. This concept of the evaluation of… Continue reading expert workshop on evaluation in occupational health (OH)
“7. Wiener Ergonomie Forum”
On November 19th 2024 the 7. ergonomic conference (Wiener Ergonomie Forum) of the ÖAE (austrian ergonomics association) took place in Vienna (in German language). Presentations / speaker lineup: Arbeit und Arbeitsgestaltung im Wandel – Fragen an die ErgonomieDr. Norbert Huchler, Institut für Sozialwissenschaftliche Forschung e.V., ISF München AUVA Kampagne Digitalisierung, Robotik und KIMichael Pravits, BSc.,… Continue reading “7. Wiener Ergonomie Forum”