Scientific Watch

The IRSST’s Documentation Centre, in cooperation with various professionals and researchers, systematically monitors occupational health and safety (OHS) topics.

The goal of disseminating the results of this scientific watch activity is to support work and decision-making while providing access to new information for those working in the field of OHS.

Please note that the bulletins are produced in French.

Available Bulletins

• Batteries au lithium et SST (Lithium batteries and OHS) Soon
  Lists scientific publications on the risks and preventive measures associated with lithium batteries in the workplace.
• Intelligence artificielle et SST (Artificial intelligence and OHS) New
  Lists scientific publications on artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on work (macro level) but especially on OHS, its management, AI-related risks and prevention using AI.
• Maladies virales transmissibles par aérosols (Aerosol-borne viral diseases)
  The bulletin lists scientific publications on aerosol transmission, prevention and protection measures, and tools for monitoring infections in the workplace.
• Metrology of airborne chemicals Soon
  Lists scientific articles that propose, explore or apply methods for measuring chemical substances in air. This review focuses on substances considered to be emerging or of interest, based in particular on their toxicity, their use, and the establishment or updating of exposure standards under the Regulation respecting occupational health and safety (RROHS). Also included are news from organizations publishing measuring methods.
• Réadaptation, retour et maintien au travail (Rehabilitation, return to work and job retention)  
  This bulletin lists publications dealing with disability, compensation for occupational injuries and diseases, therapeutic treatments and return-to-work measures.
• Recherche en SST (OHS research) 
  Monitoring of OHS research organizations provides an opportunity to identify funded project announcements, policy documents, and various publications resulting from research.
• Santé mentale et psychologique au travail (Psychological health in the workplace)
  Includes scientific articles, research reports and prevention documents dealing with mental and psychological health issues in the workplace, and the associated psychosocial risk and protective factors.