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/laboratories/infolabo/id/3355/enhanced-security-for-cliclab-two-factor-authentication-now-in-effect#Comments 0 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=425&ModuleID=2245&ArticleID=3355 https://www.irsst.qc.ca:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3355&PortalID=0&TabID=425 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/laboratories/infolabo/id/3355/enhanced-security-for-cliclab-two-factor-authentication-now-in-effect To enhance data security and protect access to its ClicLab application, the IRSST is implementing a new two-factor authentication mechanism. This measure will take effect as of June 10, 2025. Why this step? Cybersecurity is a priority for the IRSST. By integrating two-factor authentication into ClicLab, our objective is to: Prevent unauthorized access to the application; Protect sensitive data; Increase platform users’ trust. What users need to know As of the effective date: When they log in to ClicLab, users must first enter their usual identifiers; They will then receive a verification code by email; They must enter this code to access their account. Need help? The technical support team is available to answer your questions and support you while this new security measure is put in place. You can contact us at the following address: Soutien.LabPlusIRSST@IRSSTirsst.qc.ca Marc-Antoine Sicotte Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:42:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3355 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/laboratories/infolabo/id/171/new-analytical-service-for-respirable-combustible-dusts-rcd#Comments 0 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=425&ModuleID=2245&ArticleID=171 https://www.irsst.qc.ca:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=171&PortalID=0&TabID=425 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/laboratories/infolabo/id/171/new-analytical-service-for-respirable-combustible-dusts-rcd The IRSST's Laboratory Division now offers an analytical determination service for respirable combustible dusts (RCDs). RCDs consist of an indicator (or tracer) for exposure to diesel particulate matter in underground mines as stipulated in the Regulation respecting occupational health and safety in mines (ROHSM, Quebec) as well as in certain other Canadian regulations. It should however be noted that RCDs are not mentioned in the Regulation respecting occupational health and safety (ROHS, Quebec). Sun, 01 Feb 2015 17:26:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:171 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/laboratories/infolabo/id/170/analysis-of-ethylbenzene-and-xylenes-in-the-irssts-laboratory#Comments 0 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=425&ModuleID=2245&ArticleID=170 https://www.irsst.qc.ca:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=170&PortalID=0&TabID=425 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/laboratories/infolabo/id/170/analysis-of-ethylbenzene-and-xylenes-in-the-irssts-laboratory Context: According to the Web site of the Service du répertoire toxicologique de la CSST: "Commercial xylene is a mixture that contains variable percentages of xylene isomers (ortho-xylene, meta-xylene, and para-xylene), ethylbenzene and some impurities (example: trimethylbenzene, phenol, thiophene, pyridine, toluene, pseudocumene, benzene, nonaromatic hydrocarbons). M-xylene is always the most abundant isomer. The proportion of the different components depends on the origin of the xylene. For example, xylene from petroleum via the catalytic reforming process has the following typical composition: 25% ortho-xylene, 40% meta-xylene, 20% para-xylene, and 15% ethylbenzene; xylene from petroleum via cracked gasoline has the following typical composition: 17% ortho-xylene, 23% para-xylene, 37% meta-xylene, and 23% ethylbenzene." (free translation) It therefore appears that with commercial xylene, frequently presented as CAS number 1330-20-7 (mixture of isomers), ethylbenzene is always present in a non-negligible proportion. As a result, it is strongly recommended that ethylbenzene be analyzed when the presence of xylenes is suspected. Wed, 01 Jan 2014 17:10:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:170 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/laboratories/infolabo/id/169/something-new-about-isocyanates#Comments 0 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=425&ModuleID=2245&ArticleID=169 https://www.irsst.qc.ca:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=169&PortalID=0&TabID=425 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/laboratories/infolabo/id/169/something-new-about-isocyanates New guide is now on line In the context of an IRSST research project, the Guide for the safe use of isocyanates has been updated and the new version is now available on the IRSST's Web site. The Guide de prévention pour une utilisation sécuritaire des isocyanates – Démarche d’hygiène du travail (Prevention Guide for Safe Use of Isocyanates – Industrial Hygiene Approach, an English version will be available at the end of May 2013) is intended for Québec employers and workers as well as for different occupational health and safety practitioners. Users of the IRSST's laboratory services will benefit from it, mainly due to the concepts of anticipation, identification and evaluation of isocyanate exposure presented in the Guide. Wed, 01 May 2013 15:55:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:169 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/laboratories/infolabo/id/167/ordering-forms-available-online#Comments 0 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=425&ModuleID=2245&ArticleID=167 https://www.irsst.qc.ca:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=167&PortalID=0&TabID=425 https://www.irsst.qc.ca/laboratories/infolabo/id/167/ordering-forms-available-online The Laboratory Division is proud to offer to its customers new online ordering forms for : Media and supplies; Instrument rental ; Instrument service. Tue, 01 Jan 2013 16:26:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:167