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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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  •   October 22, 2025

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  •   October 08, 2025

The IRSST contributes to international discussions on OHS research at Sheffield Group and PEROSH events

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  • Établissement de l'équivalence de la méthode IRSST 381 pour la mesure de l'exposition professionnelle aux fumées d'asphalte en conformité avec la nouvelle valeur d'exposition admissible

    Friday, February 27, 2026

  • Exposition professionnelle aux agents d'infections nosocomiales en milieux de soins : mieux comprendre et contrôler la voie de propagation par aérosols

    Thursday, February 26, 2026

  • What are the determinants of the sex/gender difference in duration of work absence for musculoskeletal disorders? A mixed-studies systematic review

    Wednesday, February 25, 2026

  • L’entretien motivationnel en réadaptation au travail : de la théorie à l’application

    Tuesday, February 24, 2026

  • Promoting safety performance in safety-critical organizations: Unleashing the potential of psychological capital

    Tuesday, February 24, 2026

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    Premier Rendez-vous de l'APEQ et AGA 2026

    April 10th, 2026 | Les Petites Mains – 7595, boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montréal

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    AGA des Producteurs de grains du Québec 2026

    March 26th and 27th, 2026 | Hôtel Best Western, Drumondville

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    Le Grand Rendez-vous de la CNESST – Québec 2026

    May 6th, 2026 | Centre des congrès de Québec

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    Lésions professionnelles : Découvrir les ressources validées pour soutenir la pratique clinique en retour au travail

    May 20th, 2026 | Online Zoom conferences

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    Colloque sur les blessures de stress post-traumatique (BSPT)

    October 21th and 22th, 2026 | Campus de l'Université de Montréal

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