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The sectors and channels for treating Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) have changed considerably in recent years due to the regulatory context and to the development of new technologies. In…

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…

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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…

This work is part of a larger work whose aim is to develop a model for prediction of the service life of cartridge for personal protection in various conditions. The model is based on coupled mass and heat transfer equations. The mass transfer at…

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…

Development of safety requirements applicable to Respiratory Protective Devices (RPD) is tending towards definition of normative procedures representative of work situations. In this context, the present memorandum aims to explain the differences…

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Recent work has highlighted new activities such as carbon densification and repairing facilities covered with pitch-based coatings, and during which occupational exposure to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons…

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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…

In order to improve protection towards the asbestos exposure of the workers operating in asbestos removal sector, the French regulation on asbestos exposure has undergone major changes to take into account new elements of toxicity of the asbestos…

This document presents a description of the INRS workplace study on the performance of Respiratory Protection Devices used for asbestos-removal. Results of asbestos fiber concentrations measured outside and inside supplied air respirators…