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Prevention news proposed by INRS

17/01/2022

Napo in… Robots at work

In his new adventures, Napo, the prevention mascot, addresses occupational risks related to robotics technologies.
12/07/2021

Collaborative robots in the company environment

Presented as key for competitiveness, collaborative robots are of great interest to manufacturers. However, collaborative robotics raises the question of man-machine co-activity and the associated risks. To address the main concerns related to the integration of this new technology, the French national research and safety institute (INRS) conducted studies and today proposes information material intended for companies.
28/06/2021

International media festival for prevention : INRS nominated in two categories

The International Media Festival for Prevention (IMFP) rewards multimedia productions on occupational safety and health. It will take place within the framework of the XXII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work, to be held from 19 to 22 September 2021.
30/04/2021

Progress in research on permeation of chemicals through the skin

The paper titled “Reflections on the OECD guidelines for in vitro skin absorption studies” to which INRS contributed has just been awarded an international prize by the Society of Toxicology (SOT). The paper highlights the importance of developing the current guidelines for measuring permeation of toxic industrial chemicals through the skin. For too long now, this occupational exposure route has been considered minor.
30/04/2021

New ISSA guide on the use of hazardous substances

The ISSA has just published its new guide "Ready to use hazardous substances? Important steps to handle such chemicals safely" (available for download).
29/03/2021

Napo in … Lighten the Load !

In his new adventures, Napo is confronted with work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
22/10/2020

Find out more about INRS research

Key figures, main themes of research, presentation of the 6 research divisions and 20 specialist laboratories can be found in the new leaflet.
21/10/2020

Occupational hazards after COVID-19

Strategic foresight is not about making forecasts. Its goal is to imagine possible futures in order to identify drivers of expected changes to help decision-makers to adopt suitable measures. In addition, strategic foresight can also fuel public debate. The authors of this article operate in the field of occupational safety and health. They are not health crisis experts.
20/10/2020

Horizon Scanning and Strategic Foresight 2019

The foresight exercises conducted by INRS allow the structuring of a watch dedicated to changes in production methods and work organisation, in order to detect the appearance of "signals", precursors of transformations that may impact the prevention of occupational risks.
08/06/2020

Using exoskeletons at work : the message of prevention

Aimed at assisting employees with certains tasks, exoskeletons have created legitimate expectations of improvement in work conditions trough the reduction in physical load and the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). INRS provides information about aspects to be taken into account in all projects to integrate exoskeletons.

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17/01/2022

Napo in… Robots at work
12/07/2021

Collaborative robots in the company environment
28/06/2021

International media festival for prevention : INRS nominated in two categories
30/04/2021

Progress in research on permeation of chemicals through the skin
30/04/2021

New ISSA guide on the use of hazardous substances

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Diary of events

Hand arm vibration international conference

from 06/06/2023 to 09/06/2023

Nancy, France
XXIII World Congress on Safety & Health at Work

from 27/11/2023 to 30/11/2023

Sydney, Australia

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