Results of the search of scientific studies, publications and communications

Many developed countries store the results of exposure measurements at workplaces into databases. Since these databases are often maintained by national institutions, the relevance of these data is limited to a national scale. The merging…

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Composting is based on considerable proliferation of microorganisms, which can then be found in the air due to the handling operations necessary for the process to take place properly. Such microorganisms…

Uses of Chemicals placed on the European market within the framework of the REACH regulation require in the end a field assessment according to the provisions of the French Labour Code. Numerous methods exist for assessing chemical risks in…

In occupational area, the workers can be exposed to several chemical substances simultaneously. Most exposure assessment procedures are limited to deciding if the levels are acceptable with regards to the occupational exposure limit. However…

Outline of reasons and objectives
The objective of this study is to give companies a method for:
compiling various sources of information a priori making it possible to assess the levels of exposure to chemical pollutants, in particular statistical…

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Reducing the mechanical risks related to using fixed machinery can lead the user or the designer to put in place devices for detecting people, such as intangible barriers, for example. Although highly regulated…

MiXie is a web based software created by the University of Montreal and the Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en Santé et en sécurité du Travail (IRSST, 2014). It is aimed at helping the industrial hygienist for assessing the risks associated with the…