Research projects

2011-0011

ERGO event/Mini-colloquium on ergonomic intervention and launching of the book «L'intervention en ergonomie»   >> Read

2010-0024

Musculoskeletal analysis of the shoulder during handling tasks   >> Read

2010-0023

Estimation of Lumbar Loading through Articular Biomechanical Models: Applications and Developments   >> Read

0099-9200

Grille d'analyse des contextes de manutention   >> Read

2010-0003

Biomechanical and ergonomic impacts of handling on obese workers   >> Read

0099-9210

Comparison of Two Devices for the Ambulatory Measurement of 3D Back Postures   >> Read

0099-8900

Implementation, cost/benefit analysis and evaluation of the sustainability of an intervention study targeting the implementation of job rotation in a plant in the aeronautics industry   >> Read

0099-8190

Measurement of paramedic ambulance technicians’ exposure to musculoskeletal disorder risk factors   >> Read

0099-7660

Teaching tools for upper limb MSD prevention in the automobile services sector   >> Read

0099-8880

Review of knowledge on the design, use, evaluation and impacts of guides, and organization of a database on the main OHS guides   >> Read

0099-8550

Analysis of the handling activities of a population of day workers in a large municipality: diagnostic step and validation of an analytical grid of the handling contexts   >> Read

0099-8240

Integration of a sustainable MSD prevention culture in a large manufacturing company: step 1, systemic portrait of the company   >> Read

0099-8020

Handling and women: from a biomechanical and ergonomic perspective   >> Read

0099-6500

Development of an ambulatory method for estimating back loading: integration of back kinetics and surface electromyography   >> Read

0099-7470

Improvement of the posture dosimeter: Design of a mechanism for measuring the rotation of the trunk in relation to the pelvis   >> Read

0099-7340

Feasibility study on an approach for measuring the effects of pre-season physical training on brush cutters’ work and safety   >> Read

0099-7160

Validation of the Step-test of Meyer and Flenghi (1995) by means of a maximal test on a treadmill   >> Read

0099-7040

The workload and energy expenditure of physical education instructors   >> Read

0099-6490

Quantification of the biomechanical consequences, on the upper limbs, of the use of small mechanical tools by mechanics and painters in the automobile services sector   >> Read

0099-6690

Reconciling ergonomics and design during the design of public libraries: training developed in partnership with ASTED   >> Read

0099-6680

Comparison of two articular biomechanical models in the assessment of lumbar loading   >> Read

0099-5630

Development of a manual handling training program   >> Read

0099-4680

Intervention for MSD prevention: measurement of the exposure to risk factors, economic aspects and continuous improvement   >> Read

0099-4570

Intervention project to reduce musculoskeletal disorders and psychological health problems in 9-1-1 emergency call centre   >> Read

0099-6080

Summary of the Francophone literature on the participatory ergonomic intervention process   >> Read

0099-6000

Follow-up on the testing of a new CSST approach for MSD prevention   >> Read

0099-5990

Production of a collective document on ergonomic intervention   >> Read

0099-5940

Impact of the Préventex training modules on the perception of the risks associated with activities involving lift trucks   >> Read

0099-5820

Analysis of the handling strategies of a population of garbage collectors   >> Read

0099-5670

Development of a web site on manual handling activities   >> Read

0099-5480

Exploratory study of mechanics’ work involving small mechanical tools in relation to upper-limb MSDs in the automobile services sector   >> Read

0099-5460

Follow-up of the implementation of a continuous improvement program and its effects on worker health and safety in a company in the manufacturing sector   >> Read

0099-3670

Expert/novice comparison of handling injury risks   >> Read

0099-5680

Non-technical prevention guide for warehouse superstores   >> Read

0099-4810

Definition of a reference framework for the transfer of OHS knowledge and tools for researchers   >> Read

0099-3910

Integrated design of a driver’s cab: the case of a subway operator’s cab   >> Read

0099-5720

Posture et activité musculaire du dos et des membres supérieurs chez les femmes enceintes pendant le travail à l'ordinateur   >> Read

0099-3300

Evaluation of the specificity of different paravertebral-muscle endurance exercises in individuals with low back pain   >> Read

0099-3050

Musculoskeletal disorders and office automation: monitoring the impact of modifications in office furniture on posture and upper limb muscle solicitation   >> Read

0099-2780

Study of the prevalence and the physical and psychosocial risk factors for MSD and stress in 9-1-1 emergency call dispatchers   >> Read

0099-3690

Integrated analysis of data on the work of subway operators and on the vibrations to which they are exposed: study preparatory to carrying out the third aspect of the mini program   >> Read

0099-3310

Evaluation of prototypes of hoisting tools for manhole cover and water supply system opening and closing tasks   >> Read

0099-3290

Production of information tools to prevent MSDs during library layout projects   >> Read

0099-3270

Writing of an easy-to-read guide on the ergonomic process for analyzing work situations in the context of varied tasks for the prevention of MSDs   >> Read

0099-3060

Development of an optical method for evaluating the variation in the length of the spine   >> Read

0099-2810

Impact of physiological drift on workload measurement   >> Read

0099-2760

Task learning and MSD prevention: analysis of training situations of poultry industry instructors and workers   >> Read

0099-1900

Evaluation of the efficiency of an ergonomic stool for stringed instrument musicians: analysis of postural stability and the activity of the postural muscles of the pelvis and trunk   >> Read

0099-0860

Underlying theory and implementation of the program for safe transfer of patients   >> Read

0099-2490

Measurement of the biomechanical constraints caused by the use of protective gloves. Development of a measurement protocol based on surface electromyography and evaluation of its sensitivity on human subjects   >> Read

0099-2360

Design and validation of an evaluation checklist for fire truck access   >> Read

0099-2300

Definition of the OHS issue in subway driving and the possibilities of redesigning driving cabs: exploratory study   >> Read

0099-2240

Feasibility study for integrating ergonomics into the PVA-Kaizen approach   >> Read

0099-2110

Development of a measuring tool for quantifying trunk postures and displacements in the workplace   >> Read

0099-2100

Retail sales – Phase II: Detailed ergonomic analysis in three superstores   >> Read

0099-1670

Evaluation of workplace back strain: preliminary development of a method to determine the three-dimensional kinematics of the human body with a minimum of video cameras   >> Read

0099-1780

Preliminary study of the friction of floors covered with greasy substances.   >> Read

0099-1690

Development and design of a posture dosimeter for field use   >> Read

0099-1680

Musculoskeletal disorders and office automation: impact of office furniture on posture and upper limb muscle solicitation   >> Read

0099-1620

Compilation of Articles on Ergonomic Interventions for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders   >> Read

0099-1490

IRSC-IRSST scholarship: Development of a multimedia tool for knowledge transfer on the work in 4 construction trades intended for physicians and clinicians involved in gradual return to work of workers with back injuries   >> Read

0099-1390

Conflict-intervention strategy: The role of ergonomic design   >> Read

0099-1380

Follow-up of two interventions undertaken to prevent musculoskeletal injuries to the upper limbs in the workplace   >> Read

0099-0970

Design of Public Libraries and Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Employees: Exploratory Ergonomic Study   >> Read

0099-1310

Kinematic study of various methods of manipulating computer mice   >> Read

0099-1020

The ABCs of Using a Questionnaire on Musculoskeletal Health: From Planning to Disseminating Results   >> Read

0099-0960

Case study: contribution of different sources of data to an ergonomic intervention to prevent musculoskeletal disorders   >> Read

0099-0920

Using an eye tracking camera in ergonomic field studies   >> Read

0099-0840

Impact of maintenance on the slipperiness of floor coverings   >> Read

0099-0210

Intervention study and validation of measurement tools and preventive measures for the prevention of back disorders in the retail sector   >> Read

0099-0060

Describing, understanding and evaluating the practices of temporary assignment in workers with musculoskeletal injuries   >> Read

0098-0250

Optimum conditions for using industrial degreasers: removal of motor oil from concrete surfaces   >> Read

0098-0090

Evaluation of spinal column exertion and the risk of injury during industrial tasks requiring the lifting of heavy objects: Role of posture   >> Read

0097-0130

Integration of health and safety considerations into quality management programs in the mechanical and bodywork departments of automobile dealerships, with special attention to the prevention of musculoskeletal injuries   >> Read

0099-0220

Development of an instrument for measuring the variation in size (stadiometer) as an indicator of the compressive forces on the spine   >> Read

0099-0020

Optimal usage conditions for floor cleaners: a global   >> Read

0098-0800

Compilation of a list of floor cleaners   >> Read

0098-0450

Improved design of vehicle cabs through simulation of tasks related to the transport of molten   >> Read

0098-0050

Analysis of the effect of workstation rotation in an automobile manufacturing plant   >> Read

0097-1300

Definition of the characteristics of a user-friendly knowledge-base or compilation of solutions for the construction sector   >> Read

0097-0770

Changes in Multi-Muscle and Multi-Joint Coordination Following Repetitive-Movement-Induced Fatigue   >> Read

0097-0590

Evaluation of work-analysis tools and an intervention strategy for the prevention of back disorders in the Metal and Electrical Products Fabrication sector   >> Read

0097-0480

A biomechanical and ergonomic approach to the evaluation of the effects of materials handling in freely operating handlers   >> Read

0097-0140

Tools for the Prevention of Cumulative Trauma Disorders in the Poultry Slaughterhouse Sector   >> Read

0097-0680

Classification and determination of optimum use conditions for floor degreasers   >> Read

0097-0670

Protocol for the improvement of the ergonomics of manual tools and equipement presenting a musculoskeletal hazard   >> Read

0097-0360

Adaptation, translation, revision, publication and diffusion of « Ergonomic Checkpoints »   >> Read

0096-0050

Creation and evaluation of an ergonomic intervention programme for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders at the task-design stage   >> Read

0095-8040

Low back pain and musculoskeletal accidents in fire fighters: Identification and analysis of hazardous situations during vehicle access and tool handling   >> Read

0097-0320

Primary prevention of back injuries in the construction sector: A literature review   >> Read

0096-0510

Spine injuries in the construction industry in 1995: Analysis of accident scenarios from CSST accident records   >> Read

0096-0350

Prevention of musculoskeletal disorders associated with office automation: Needs analysis and training and information profile   >> Read

0096-0270

Demonstration of the use of an evaluative economic model of ergonomic interventions in industrial workplaces   >> Read

0096-0190

Development of an intervention programme and task-analysis tools for the prevention of back problems in the metal products sector   >> Read

0096-0060

Intervention guide for the prevention of cumulative trauma disorders   >> Read

0095-8240

CSST pilot project on the implementation of participatory ergonomics groups to help reduce CTDs in the meat-processing sector   >> Read

0095-0290

Ergonomic intervention in a boot factory. Phase II: Implementation of recommendations   >> Read

0095-0090

Comparative analysis of the principal risk assessment methodologies related to back disorders, and preparation of a analytical checklist for the identification of risk factors   >> Read

0095-2190

Prevention of cumulative trauma disorders in a garment factory   >> Read

0095-2130

Identification of tools with which to increase the effectiveness of strategies designed to prevent cumulative trauma disorders in poultry slaughterhouses and processing plants   >> Read

0095-2110

Joint CSST - Sherbrooke Regional Health Board Intervention to reduce musculoskeletal injury in a company in the rubber sector   >> Read

0095-2040

Guide to the prevention of musculoskeletal injuries related to repetitive work in the Electrical Products Fabrication sector   >> Read

0095-0020

Analysis of the implementation of an intervention programme for back disorders associated with patient-handling   >> Read

0093-0350

Ergonomic factors related to health and safety problems in supermarkets, and the potential impact of ergonomic interventions   >> Read

0092-0600

Knife-sharpening and honing techniques in several meat and poultry plants, and development of a knife-honing training programme   >> Read

0094-0130

Validation of handling equipment for movers and furniture deliverers   >> Read

0094-0090

Adaptation of a wire-stripping tool   >> Read

0093-1020

Carpal tunnel syndrome: Occupation-specific incidence and distribution of risk-factors   >> Read

0093-1010

Musculoskeletal disorders and modular work organisation in a boot factory   >> Read

0093-0960

Influence of modular work on repetitive movement   >> Read

0093-0860

Development of a methodology to facilitate the integration of ergonomics and health and safety considerations into project design   >> Read

0093-0700

Biomechanical assessment of handling strategies making a distinction between expert workers and inexperienced workers   >> Read

0093-0620

Evaluation of the effects of a training programme for computer users. A: Evaluation of the effects of the training programme on the prevalence of CTDs and visual disorders among users of computer monitors   >> Read

0093-0330

Descriptive study of back disorders in mines   >> Read

0092-1230

Lower back problems among home-care workers and nurses' aides in chronic-care facilities, and evaluation of working conditions   >> Read

0092-1030

Characterization of handling skills : Comparison of experts and novices   >> Read

0092-0520

Development of an intervention strategy to reduce musculoskeletal disorders related to repetitive work   >> Read

0092-0570

Development of clinical diagnostic guide for muscoloskeletal injuries of the upper limb caused by repetitive work   >> Read

0090-0300

Design and production of a mobile patient lift   >> Read

0090-0170

Musculoskeletal problems in a poultry processing plant in the context of a gender-based division of work   >> Read

0091-1850

National guide on repetitive-movement-induced injuries (RMIs). Phases 1 and 2   >> Read

0091-0030

Analysis of a new planter for containerized seedlings, and its impact on workers   >> Read

0090-1020

Functional incapacity in a group of workers performing repetitive movements (Phase 1)   >> Read

0090-0200

Safework TM - a user-friendly program for the analysis of workstation ergonomics   >> Read

0090-1340

Back evaluations: Integration of dynamometric and electromyographic measurements   >> Read

0090-1330

Evaluation of the constraints associated with the use of three types of sitting/standing stools by supermarket cashiers   >> Read

0090-0050

Musculoskeletal problems and repetitive movement in poultry slaughterhouses   >> Read

0089-0560

Study of musculoskeletal upper limb injuries caused by repetitive work in pig slaughterhouses   >> Read

0089-0060

Biomechanical evaluation of welding guns   >> Read

0091-1120

Principles of materials handling, and related risk assessment criteria   >> Read

0089-0500

Prevention of back problems in warehouse workers at the Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ, Québec Liquor Commission)   >> Read

0089-0490

Patrol car design and prevention of lower back pain   >> Read

0089-0210

Experimental assessment of clinical diagnostic tools for lower back pain   >> Read

0089-0040

Formulation of a protocol for the manufacturing of a commercial prototype for a hand prosthesis   >> Read

0088-0130

Mechanical handling aids   >> Read

0089-0160

Predictive value of task-related factors for spinal column injury in workers in the manufacturing sector   >> Read

0088-0370

Auto-patrol duty and back problems in Québec police officers   >> Read

0088-0250

Ergonomic analysis of hospital patient transfers   >> Read

0088-0200

Prospective study of the determinants of relapse in workers with back injuries   >> Read

0087-0270

Evaluation of the use of passive-suspension seats to reduce the exposure of skidder operators to vibration   >> Read

0087-0060

Randomised clinical trial of the use of back-schools as a therapeutic modality for acute lumbar spine disorders   >> Read

0087-0260

Trans-sector research: Use of CSST files for two types of problems: back pain and permanent disability   >> Read

0087-0160

Back injuries and compensated work absence in Québec: descriptive analysis and follow-up of 2 342 representative cases   >> Read

0084-0020

Turning patients with and without the use of a quilted sheet. Spinal column loads and energy expenditures   >> Read

0083-0140

Clinical aspects of occupational disorders of the spine   >> Read