https://www.irsst.qc.ca RSS feeds for IRSST : Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail 60 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/3387/ccohs-and-irsst-join-forces-to-advance-occupational-health-and-safety#Comments 0 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=1942&ArticleID=3387 https://www.irsst.qc.ca:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3387&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/3387/ccohs-and-irsst-join-forces-to-advance-occupational-health-and-safety The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) and the Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST) are proud to announce that they have signed a partnership framework agreement aimed at strengthening their scientific collaboration in their efforts to serve the world of work. Marc-Antoine Sicotte Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3387 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/3250/a-new-agreement-for-ohs-research-advancement#Comments 0 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=1942&ArticleID=3250 https://www.irsst.qc.ca:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3250&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/3250/a-new-agreement-for-ohs-research-advancement We are thrilled to announce a new strategic partnership between the National Research Centre for the Working Environment of Denmark (NFA), and two Canadian research institutes: the Institute for Work & Health (IWH), and the Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST). This collaboration marks a significant step forward in advancing occupational safety and health research globally.  Our partnership focuses on Innovative Method Development: Enhancing how we measure and maximize societal impact in OHS field.  Knowledge Transfer and Exchange: Ensuring our research reaches and benefits workplaces and communities worldwide.  Joint Research Initiatives: Working together on impactful projects that secure funding and drive change.  Capacity Building: Developing the skills of researchers and workplaces alike to improve occupational health practices.  Together, we aim to bridge the gap between research and real-world application, making workplaces safer and healthier for everyone. Stay tuned for updates on our journey to redefine the future of occupational safety and health!   -30- For further information: Noémie Boucher Director of Communications, IRSST 514 258-4640   noemie.boucherIRSST@IRSSTirsst.qc.ca Marc-Antoine Sicotte Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:15:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3250 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/3216/signing-of-memorandum-of-understanding-between-the-icohps-and-the-irsst#Comments 0 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=1942&ArticleID=3216 https://www.irsst.qc.ca:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3216&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/3216/signing-of-memorandum-of-understanding-between-the-icohps-and-the-irsst Montréal, June 14th, 2024 - the Indigenous Centre for Occupational Health & Public Safety (ICOHPS) and the IRSST signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). It is designed to promote cooperation and joint research initiatives in order to identify, respond to and mitigate the specific health and safety issues concerning First Nations workers. This MOU between the IRSST and the ICOHPS is a first in the history of the IRSST. It opens up big opportunities and creates a forum for mutual exchange and commitment aimed at improving health and safety conditions in Indigenous communities, and in particular, for the members of the roughly 40 communities in Quebec.   The agreement is the result of meetings and exchanges between the instigators of this initiative, namely, Toby Desnomie, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the ICOHPS, and Daniel Côté, researcher at the IRSST. For over a year now, they have been mobilizing their respective constituents and partners, raising their awareness and convincing them of the importance of initiating this partnership, all in a spirit of respect, listening and openness, three essential values in the search for solutions and strategies aimed at preventing industrial accidents and occupational diseases among workers in the various First Nations communities.   -30- Source Noémie Boucher Director of Communications, IRSST 514 258-4640   noemie.boucherIRSST@IRSSTirsst.qc.ca Marc-Antoine Sicotte Thu, 13 Jun 2024 19:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3216 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/3209/agreement-signed-by-the-iwh-ontario-and-the-irsst-quebec#Comments 0 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=1942&ArticleID=3209 https://www.irsst.qc.ca:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3209&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/3209/agreement-signed-by-the-iwh-ontario-and-the-irsst-quebec Montréal, June 12, 2024 - The Institute for Work and Health (IWH) and the Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST) ratified last May 28th in Toronto, a five-year Master Cooperation Agreement. This agreement strengthens the relationship between IWH and IRSST, and establishes their intention to share resources, conduct joint research, and assist each other with knowledge transfer and exchange—all in service of a common goal to support safe and healthy work and workers. “The IRSST is very pleased to be associated with IWH in this joint effort which fosters collaboration in research, knowledge transfer and mobilization on OHS topics of common interest. This collaborative agreement will promote the role and the influence of both research centres with stakeholders, decision-makers and workplaces in Canada and around the world,” says Lyne Sauvageau, President and CEO of the IRSST. “Several points of convergence emerge from our respective strategic plans, which are based on a strong and consistent commitment to conducting research that is useful for the workplace”. “When you look at the work and health research ecosystem in Canada, IWH and IRSST both have unique positions within this landscape,” says Dr. Peter Smith, IWH President and senior scientist. “Our multidisciplinary research environments allow us to focus on a broad suite of relevant work and health questions from worker, workplace and systems perspectives. In addition, we both also have a commitment to effectively communicating our findings to the audiences who can use them”. The IWH Institute for Work & Health (iwh.on.ca) and the IRSST - Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en Sécurité du travail pursue the mission of contributing, through research, to the prevention of work-related injuries and illnesses and occupational diseases.   -30- Source Noémie Boucher Directrice des communications, IRSST 514 258-4640   noemie.boucherIRSST@IRSSTirsst.qc.ca Marc-Antoine Sicotte Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3209 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/3098/change-in-the-irssts-brand-image#Comments 0 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=1942&ArticleID=3098 https://www.irsst.qc.ca:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3098&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/3098/change-in-the-irssts-brand-image Montréal, May 2, 2023 – The members of the staff of the Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST) are proud to announce the launch of the Institute’s new visual identity as part of the ongoing evolution of its brand. “The IRSST has grown and evolved over the past 42 years, and we deemed it time to update our visual identity. The new logo was therefore designed to reflect who we are today and to symbolize our future,” explained Lyne Sauvageau, president and CEO of the IRSST. The Institute’s new visual identity presents a modern image consistent with the values and orientations set forth in the IRSST’s strategic plan. This revamping of our brand image will enable the IRSST to better position itself with its various stakeholders and to help achieve the desired outreach and impact. The updated image consists of a powerful and highly meaningful symbol. “The colour orange was chosen deliberately: it is the colour of prevention. As was the graphic art, which highlights the IRSST’s forward-looking view of occupational health and safety (OHS) issues, while at the same time underscoring how it brings knowledge, as well as OHS stakeholders and professionals, together in a collaborative effort to inform OHS action,” concluded Ms. Sauvageau. The Work Involved Over the past few weeks, the IRSST’s various Web sites, publications, documents and tools have been reviewed and updated to reflect its new brand image. However, changing an institutional image is a process that involves many steps and can take time. Some changes may therefore be introduced gradually over the coming months. From now on, in compliance with the new visual identity, the new IRSST logo will have to be used in all your communication materials. To obtain the new logo or answers to any questions you may have about the application of the new brand image, please contact the Communications Department at communications@irsst.qc.ca. Pour voir la vidéo, veuillez activer Javascript et considérez mettre à jour votre navigateur à une version supportant le HTML5. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video. videojs('video', {}, function () { this.ga(); }); -30- Maura Tomi Communication Advisor IRSST communications@irsst.qc.ca Hind Bouharra Tue, 02 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3098 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/3063/the-palais-des-congres-de-montreal-renews-its-agreement-with-occupational-health-and-safety-specialists-irsst#Comments 0 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=1942&ArticleID=3063 https://www.irsst.qc.ca:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3063&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/3063/the-palais-des-congres-de-montreal-renews-its-agreement-with-occupational-health-and-safety-specialists-irsst Montréal, March 1, 2023 – The Palais des congrès de Montréal and the Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST) are pleased to announce the renewal of their partnership agreement for an additional three years. The agreement provides an overall framework and coordination plan for activities and resources engaged by the two partners, as they work to shine a spotlight on research in occupational health and safety through the hosting of major meetings in Montréal. The agreement includes several facets, including information sharing, and the targeting of new conventions that would bring major benefits to our city. As well, during this new term, the IRSST will honour the researchers who have played a role in bringing international conventions to Montréal and the Palais through the awarding of the IRSST-Ambassadors Club Prize. This renewal is a manifestation of the Palais’ and the IRSST’s desire to work hand in hand to make the occupational health and safety sector thrive using major international scientific gatherings as their showcase.  Quotes "We are pleased to be able to participate in this partnership, which has existed since 2016, between the Palais des congrès de Montréal and the IRSST. It is an opportunity to showcase the work of our scientists and of the researchers who collaborate with us on a national and international level." – Lyne Sauvageau, CEO of the IRSST.  "By partnering with the IRSST, the Palais is enhancing the strategic alliances it has created with research professionals. This support will ensure that the candidacies the Palais submits to organizers of major national and international conventions in the area of occupational health and safety will stand out, and that the work of Quebec researchers will be showcased. " – Emmanuelle Legault, CEO of the Palais des congrès.  About the IRSST The Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST), established in Québec since 1980, is a scientific research organization well known for the expertise of its personnel and the quality of its work. The IRSST is a non-profit organization with a Board of Directors composed of an equal number of employer and worker representatives. In keeping with the spirit of the Act respecting occupational health and safety (AOHS) and the Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases (AIAOD), the IRSST’s mission is to contribute to workers’ health and safety through research, its laboratories’ expertise, and knowledge dissemination and transfer, with a view to promoting prevention and sustainable return to work. About the Palais des congrès de Montréal Holder of the major certification for quality standards in the industry, the Palais des congrès de Montréal’s mission is to attract and host conventions, exhibitions, conferences, gatherings and other events. Powered by a creative team that has earned one of the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the world, it generates significant economic and intellectual spinoffs for the city of Montréal and the province of Quebec. The Palais also contributes to enhancing the global standing of Montréal, the city that hosts more international events than any other in the Americas. To find out more, visit congresmtl.com/en/.   Hind Bouharra Wed, 01 Mar 2023 13:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3063 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/3044/150000-to-develop-a-method-for-evaluating-an-air-contaminant#Comments 0 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=1942&ArticleID=3044 https://www.irsst.qc.ca:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3044&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/3044/150000-to-develop-a-method-for-evaluating-an-air-contaminant Montreal, February 7, 2023 – WorkSafeBC has granted $150,000 in funding to an IRSST team headed up by Simon Aubin, chemist, hygienist and Assistant to the director – research, Laboratory Division; the team members are Pierre-Luc Cloutier and Sébastien Gagné, joined by Loïc Wingert, an expert in aerosol metrology. This financing will support the Method development and validation for the evaluation of airborne TDI according to IFV notation project, which has the aim of developing and validating a method to evaluate toluene diisocyanate (TDI) according to IFV (inhalable fraction and vapour) notation, as defined by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH®); the notation has been incorporated in the Regulation respecting occupational health and safety since 2020. Simon Aubin points out “isocyanate exposure has long been linked to the development of occupational asthma. In 2016, the ACGIH® lowered its recommended TDI exposure value from 5 ppb to 1 ppb and assigned IFV notation to it. IFV notation capitalizes on the fact that TDI is present in air in both vapour and particulate form. Thus, it’s very important for workplaces to have access to such a method. WorksafeBC is of the same opinion, and since the IRSST is a global leader in isocyanate evaluation, this kind of collaborative project makes perfect sense.” “This success story provides yet more evidence of the excellence of the research done at the IRSST and in our labs,” affirmed Lyne Sauvageau, President and CEO of the IRSST. “I’d like to congratulate our scientists for obtaining this funding. Their efforts fit into an institutional initiative to develop co-financing collaborations for OSH research projects.” WorkSafeBC Since 1917, WorkSafeBC has helped to improve the health and safety of British Columbians in the workplace by building a sustainable no-fault insurance system that supports both workers and employers. WorkSafeBC’s Research Grants Program supports research related to occupational health and safety and work disability to provide insight and solutions for issues faced by workers, employers, and WorkSafeBC. For more information: Simon Aubin Assistant to the director – research IRSST Hind Bouharra Tue, 07 Feb 2023 13:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3044 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/889/the-irsstambassadors-club-award#Comments 0 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=1942&ArticleID=889 https://www.irsst.qc.ca:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=889&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/889/the-irsstambassadors-club-award The IRSST/Ambassadors’ Club Joint Award was handed out yesterday at the Recognition Award Gala, an annual event organized by the Palais des congrès de Montréal. The award went to two researchers, Dr. France Labrèche, a researcher at the Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et sécurité du travail (IRSST) and Dr. Marie-Élise Parent, a professor and researcher at the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS), who are organizing the 28th edition of the International Symposium on Epidemiology in Occupational Health (EPICOH 2020) to be held this year in Montreal. Gaétan Boucher Thu, 06 Feb 2020 13:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:889 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/879/webexpo-simplifying-the-interpretation-of-occupational-exposure-measurements#Comments 0 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=1942&ArticleID=879 https://www.irsst.qc.ca:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=879&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/879/webexpo-simplifying-the-interpretation-of-occupational-exposure-measurements A large part of industrial hygienists’ work consists of measuring workers’ occupational exposure levels. The high variability in measured levels poses a considerable challenge when it comes to interpreting them relative to occupational exposure limits (OELs). Despite the existence of a consensus-based framework for this purpose, the associated approaches have not been widely adopted by industrial hygiene practitioners. They require calculations that are not feasible with current tools, and the statistical results obtained can be difficult to communicate to workers and managers. Gaétan Boucher Tue, 28 Jan 2020 13:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:879 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/869/apple-growers-skin-exposure-to-pesticides#Comments 0 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=1942&ArticleID=869 https://www.irsst.qc.ca:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=869&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/869/apple-growers-skin-exposure-to-pesticides The Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST) has just published a study describing apple growers’ skin exposure while performing their main tasks related to mixing and spraying pesticides and their use of protective clothing. Based on a review of the literature, extensive field observations and repeated interviews with five growers, the researchers conducted a detailed analysis of exposure situations and factors that facilitate or interfere with the wearing of protective clothing. Gaétan Boucher Thu, 05 Dec 2019 15:49:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:869 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/862/occupational-exposure-to-bioaerosols-when-using-biological-degreasing-stations#Comments 0 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=1942&ArticleID=862 https://www.irsst.qc.ca:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=862&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/862/occupational-exposure-to-bioaerosols-when-using-biological-degreasing-stations To clean oily or greasy parts in mechanical maintenance shops, workers use biowashers or biological degreasing stations. The degreasing agents in these washing stations contain bacteria for which no metrological data were available for assessing the occupational risk of exposure through inhalation. To address this lack of data, the researchers monitored five biological degreasing stations for a year, taking 50 mL samples of degreasing fluid every two months and, for comparison purposes, an initial sample of unused degreaser from each station. Using a variety of methods, the researchers counted and identified the bacteria that colonized the degreasers. They detected 60 species of bacteria at concentrations ranging from 3.6 x 104 to 2.6 x 107 CFU/mL in the used fluids, whereas only one species, Bacillus subtilis, was found in the unused fluids. Gaétan Boucher Thu, 07 Nov 2019 18:43:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:862 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/856/a-program-to-improve-the-return-to-work-of-injured-and-depressed-workers#Comments 0 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=1942&ArticleID=856 https://www.irsst.qc.ca:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=856&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/856/a-program-to-improve-the-return-to-work-of-injured-and-depressed-workers Many workers who have been injured on the job present symptoms of pain and depression, which can have negative effects on their recovery. Symptoms of depression can hinder a person’s ability to perform many important activities of daily living, including occupational activities. Studies have shown that injured workers with symptoms of depression remain off work twice as long as those who are not depressed. Interventions used to treat pain in injured workers are clearly less effective when they also present symptoms of depression. Gaétan Boucher Thu, 31 Oct 2019 12:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:856 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/850/prix-acfas-irsst-sante-et-securite-du-travail-2019#Comments 0 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=1942&ArticleID=850 https://www.irsst.qc.ca:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=850&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/850/prix-acfas-irsst-sante-et-securite-du-travail-2019 Kannan Krishnan, chief scientific officer at the IRSST, awarded two Prix Acfas IRSST – Santé et sécurité du travail (occupational health and safety), each worth $5,000, to two students at the master’s and doctoral levels respectively. For the past seven years, in collaboration with Acfas, the Institute has given out these awards to help train new researchers and cultivate their interest in occupational health and safety (OHS) research. Gaétan Boucher Sat, 26 Oct 2019 12:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:850 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/821/new-president-ceo-at-the-irsst#Comments 0 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=1942&ArticleID=821 https://www.irsst.qc.ca:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=821&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/821/new-president-ceo-at-the-irsst The Chair of the Board of Directors of the Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST), Ms. Manuelle Oudar, is pleased to announce that Ms. Lyne Sauvageau has taken up her duties as the IRSST’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective today. Gaétan Boucher Mon, 19 Aug 2019 12:27:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:821 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/811/awards-for-best-student-papers-at-icsv26#Comments 0 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=1942&ArticleID=811 https://www.irsst.qc.ca:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=811&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/811/awards-for-best-student-papers-at-icsv26 On July 10, the IRSST’s chief scientific officer, Kannan Krishnan, presented four $500 prizes at the 26th International Congress on Sound and Vibration (ICSV26). The awards recognized the excellence of papers on occupational health and safety (OHS) presented by students enrolled in a Canadian institution. Gaétan Boucher Fri, 12 Jul 2019 11:46:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:811 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/782/the-ets-applauds-the-irssts-expertise#Comments 0 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=1942&ArticleID=782 https://www.irsst.qc.ca:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=782&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/782/the-ets-applauds-the-irssts-expertise Montreal, April 17, 2019 – At the Gala Excellence ÉTS of the École de technologie supérieure, held on April 8, the Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et sécurité du travail (IRSST) was named Partenaire d’excellence en recherche-innovation [outstanding innovation-research partner]. This honour underscores the exceptional collaboration between the IRSST and the ÉTS in joint research projects. For a number of years now, the two institutions have frequently collaborated on a variety of major projects, such as the Development of a range of comfort indices for earplugs to improve hearing protection for workers project, whose importance was underscored at the gala. A total of 11 joint research projects are currently being carried out by the ÉTS and the IRSST. “The IRSST is proud to be among the ÉTS’ recurring partners. There is no question but that the collaboration between the two organizations’ researchers moves occupational health and safety research forward, while also expanding the Institute’s reach,” affirmed Marie Larue, president and CEO of the IRSST. In addition to the ÉTS, the IRSST collaborates with numerous universities and research centres in Québec, elsewhere in Canada and around the world. The Institute’s researchers and those it funds conduct studies and help advance knowledge in matters related to the prevention of industrial accidents and occupational diseases and the rehabilitation of the affected workers. To learn more about the IRSST’s research work, follow us on the Web, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or YouTube. -30-   Source: Noémie Boucher Communications Advisor IRSST Wed, 17 Apr 2019 12:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:782 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/756/the-irsst-will-be-hosting-the-epicoh-2020-conference#Comments 0 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=1942&ArticleID=756 https://www.irsst.qc.ca:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=756&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/756/the-irsst-will-be-hosting-the-epicoh-2020-conference We are pleased to announce that the members of the EPICOH Scientific Committee of the International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH-CIST) have retained the IRSST’s bid to host the 28th International Symposium on Epidemiology in Occupational Health (EPICOH). The Institute will organize this event in collaboration with its partners. Gaétan Boucher Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:756 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/723/new-call-for-applications-for-the-irsstambassadors-club-of-the-palais-des-congres-de-montreal-joint-award#Comments 0 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=1942&ArticleID=723 https://www.irsst.qc.ca:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=723&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/723/new-call-for-applications-for-the-irsstambassadors-club-of-the-palais-des-congres-de-montreal-joint-award The IRSST and the Palais des congrès de Montréal recently launched a call for applications for the 2019 edition of the IRSST/Ambassadors’ Club Joint Award. Gaétan Boucher Mon, 19 Nov 2018 15:51:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:723 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/716/the-first-irsstambassadors-club-of-the-palais-des-congres-de-montreal-joint-award#Comments 0 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=1942&ArticleID=716 https://www.irsst.qc.ca:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=716&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/716/the-first-irsstambassadors-club-of-the-palais-des-congres-de-montreal-joint-award The IRSST/Ambassadors’ Club Joint Award was handed out at the 2018 Recognition Award Gala, a marquee event organized by the Palais des congrès de Montréal. Given this year for the first time, this award went to two researchers: Dr. Jérémie Voix, a professor and researcher at the École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), and Dr. Franck Sgard, a researcher at the Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et sécurité du travail (IRSST) and associate professor at the ÉTS and the Université de Sherbrooke. It is thanks to their combined initiatives that the 26th International Congress on Sound and Vibration (ICSV26) will be held in Montreal in 2019. Gaétan Boucher Fri, 09 Nov 2018 18:56:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:716 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/711/occupational-hearing-loss-and-presbycusis#Comments 0 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=1942&ArticleID=711 https://www.irsst.qc.ca:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=711&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/711/occupational-hearing-loss-and-presbycusis The Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST) recently published a review of the literature on the links between occupational hearing loss and presbycusis (hearing loss due to aging). The objective of this study was to (1) determine whether exposure to noise can accelerate the process of presbycusis; (2) establish whether the use of correction factors can enable occupational hearing loss and presbycusis to be differentiated; (3) assess the progression of hearing loss after the worker is no longer exposed to workplace noise. To that end, the researchers analysed the content of some 30 scientific studies published since 2000. Gaétan Boucher Thu, 01 Nov 2018 17:58:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:711 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/668/new-members-of-the-research-ethics-committee#Comments 0 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=1942&ArticleID=668 https://www.irsst.qc.ca:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=668&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/668/new-members-of-the-research-ethics-committee At its recent regular meeting, the board of directors of the Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST) appointed some new members to the research ethics committee (REC) for three-year terms. Gaétan Boucher Tue, 26 Jun 2018 16:33:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:668 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/660/making-the-best-use-of-backup-alarms#Comments 0 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=1942&ArticleID=660 https://www.irsst.qc.ca:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=660&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/660/making-the-best-use-of-backup-alarms A new video by the Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST) highlights what factors to take into account to ensure safe use of backup alarms under realistic working conditions. The video is intended for safety officers and users at all companies that have this kind of safety device on their vehicles. Gaétan Boucher Mon, 18 Jun 2018 14:11:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:660 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/653/delegation-from-the-university-of-occupational-and-environmental-health-japan-to-visit#Comments 0 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=1942&ArticleID=653 https://www.irsst.qc.ca:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=653&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/653/delegation-from-the-university-of-occupational-and-environmental-health-japan-to-visit From May 25 to June 11, the IRSST is hosting a delegation from the University of Occupational and Environmental Health Japan (UOEH). The visit is part of a joint initiative of the IRSST and the Université de Montréal’s School of Public Health (ESPUM) aimed at sharing and raising awareness of Quebec occupational health and safety (OHS) training and research practices. Gaétan Boucher Thu, 07 Jun 2018 17:19:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:653 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/645/renewal-of-marie-larues-contract#Comments 0 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=1942&ArticleID=645 https://www.irsst.qc.ca:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=645&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/645/renewal-of-marie-larues-contract The chair of the Board of Directors of the Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST), Manuelle Oudar, is pleased to announce that Marie Larue’s contract as president and CEO has been renewed. Gaétan Boucher Fri, 01 Jun 2018 15:21:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:645 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/610/close-a-new-online-tool-for-managing-confined-space-risks#Comments 0 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=1942&ArticleID=610 https://www.irsst.qc.ca:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=610&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/institute/medias/news-releases/id/610/close-a-new-online-tool-for-managing-confined-space-risks The IRSST has just made available a free online tool for analysing and managing the risks associated with work in confined spaces. The tool, called CLOSE, is intended for use by people already qualified for confined space risk management, including prevention officers, supervisors, clients, principal contractors, designer-integrators and rescuers. Gaétan Boucher Tue, 03 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:610