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Laboratory Services

The IRSST offers environmental, toxicological and microbiological analytical services, as well as a loan and calibration service for instruments required in occupational disease prevention.

 Important Notice Concerning COVID-19

Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19, and to ensure the health and safety of its employees and its entire network, the IRSST has implemented exceptional measures.
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Laboratories

Laboratory Services   >   Laboratories
March 04, 2021

New Service Available

Evaluation of the Efficacy of N95-Type Respiratory Protective Devices and Barrier Masks

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Analysis Services

  • Workplace Air Contaminants Sampling Guide
  • Sampling Methods, Instructions and Equipment/Material
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Recognition Programs

  • CQ Fibres: Quality Control of Fibre Counting
  • CQ Vrac: Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Materials
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Guides and Tools

  • Computational Tools
  • User Guides
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Loan/Rental and Calibration

  • Instruments Available for Loan/Rental
  • Instrument Calibration
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Contact Us

Monday to Friday: 8 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Our offices are closed from noon to 1 P.M.
(Packages may be left between noon and 1 P.M., but staff will not be available to confirm receipt.)

About our Laboratories

The following services are offered:

  • Environmental, Toxicological and Microbiological Analyses
  • Sampling Equipment/Materials and Instrument Rental/Loan
  • Instrument Calibration

These services are primarily for Québec’s occupational health and safety (OHS) network but the private sector is served as well.

Accreditations and Approvals

Accreditations

  • AIHA-LAP, LLC
  • CLAS
  • CEAEQ
  • NYSDOH-ELAP

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