Entries for 2017

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Working Safely in the Hazardous Zones of Industrial Machines

March 16, 2017

The findings of a scientific study suggest some safety guidelines for workers carrying out maintenance or repairs on industrial machines operating in reduced speed and force mode (i.e., reduced energy). Section 189.1 (previously 186) of the Quebec Regulation respecting occupational health and safety (ROHS) provides a regulatory framework designed to prevent situations in which moving parts can cause serious or even fatal occupational injuries. Nevertheless, the provision does not indicate any specific speed, force, contact pressure or energy values to be met. The researchers began their study by assessing current knowledge about these values. They then visited 9 companies and studied 16 situations involving work on machines in order to understand how companies go about applying ROHS section 189.1.

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Are your fingers white and numb?

March 06, 2017

Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome (HHS) is an insidious disease that can be easily confused with other disorders, such as hand-arm vibration syndrome or Raynaud’s disease, which are also characterized by blanched fingers. To alert employers and workers, the Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail has published an information pamphlet entitled Recognizing Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome.

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Immigrant Workers and OHS

January 31, 2017

Every year, immigrant workers enter Québec’s labour force, thus changing the demographic and ethnocultural composition of workplaces. In order to better understand the employment characteristics of immigrants that could have implications for preventing occupational injuries, the researchers from the Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST) analyzed quantitative studies that documented the distinctive features of work performed by immigrants and the risks to their health and safety. The authors also analyzed the content of population surveys that could provide information on the risks to the OHS of immigrant workers.

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How to Choose Slip-resistant Footwear

January 23, 2017

To support the members of occupational health and safety committees, purchasers and workers, the Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST) has published a pamphlet entitled How to Choose Slip-resistant Occupational Footwear.

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2016 IRSST prize for the best scientific article

January 20, 2017

The Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST) awarded the IRSST prize for the best scientific article published in the last six years in prevention of industrial accidents, occupational diseases and rehabilitation of affected workers.

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IRSST microbiologist appointed Vice Chair of AIHA proficiency testing board

January 18, 2017

The Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST) applauds the appointment of one of its microbiologists, Nicole Brassard, as vice chair of the Proficiency Analytical Testing Programs Board (PAT Board) of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA). Board members voted unanimously on the appointment.

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