LATEST ISSUE - INFO IRSST http://www.irsst.qc.ca/files/documents/en/InfoIrsst/Actuel/ InfoIRSST_v04n3.htm Press releases Québec workers' working, health and safety conditions: qualitative and quantitative report The IRSST Scientific Advisory Board - Robert Guimond's mandate is renewed 5 new publications Nanotechnologies and risks to workers Importance of work organization as support for the protective strategies of FSAs and nurses in home care and support services Analysis of a training program for the primary prevention of back pain in caregiving staff in Québec hospitals Portrait of the use of acrylate-based products in Québec workplaces Analysis of induced expectoration in silicosis and asbestosis: correlation with pulmonary function 2 new research projects Characterization of the adherence of protective gloves. Development of a dynamometric method for determining friction coefficients by taking hand-glove interactions into consideration - Exploratory study Evaluation of a participatory intervention to prevent violence between members in the same work organization Pleasant reading ! Jacques Millette Communications Director IRSST 505, De Maisonneuve blvd. West Montréal (Québec) Canada H3A 3C2 www.irsst.qc.ca [log in to unmask]