List of studies

Outline of reasons and objectives
Following the expert appraisal work published in 2009 by the French Agency for Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (Agence Francaise de Securite Sanitaire de l’Environnement et du Travail) on asbestos…

The main aim of this study is to improve technical and scientific knowledge about the life spans of the absorbent beds that equip, in particular, respiratory protective devices (RPDs). Currently, the only data that is available for characterising…

Anaerobic digestion or “methanisation” is the use of microorganisms to break down organic matter under controlled conditions and in the absence of oxygen. In general, the process pursues two recycling-for-energy goals: one by recovering methane…

Polycyclic Aromatic Hyrocarbons (PAHs) are chemical compounds that are sometimes highly toxic, or indeed that are considered by some to be proved carcinogens. A variety of sectors of activity cause PAH emissions: incineration, pyrolysis, diesel…

Outline of reasons and objectives
Initially entitled “reducing the risks induced by shredding”, this study proposed to address that operation through three focuses: developing a ventilation solution suitable for channelling the flows of dust…

Outline of reasons and objectives
Exposure to bioaerosols (bacteria, moulds, and sub-products or fragments of micro-organisms) present in the air at workstations has been established in numerous occupational sectors. In certain employees…