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The IRSST contributes 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.

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  •   September 30, 2025

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New policy on the use of generative artificial intelligence (generative AI or GenAI) in the IRSST’s scientific activities

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    26e Carrefour santé et sécurité du travail de la Mauricie et du Centre-du-Québec

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    Stratégies PME 13e Édition

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