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11/09/2024

[Press release] Foresight for occupational safety and health

Climate change, geopolitical and energy crises, the rise in automation and the use of artificial intelligence… These developments will affect work in the upcoming years, but what will be the consequences on safety and health? These are just some of the topics that will be covered during the international conference organised by INRS (French national research institute for the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases) that will be held on 14 November in Paris. The goal is to explore the possible transformations in the world of work and their impact on workers’ health and safety.
24/11/2023

[Research] Improving knowledge about the health effects of carbon nanotubes

INRS conducted a study to improve knowledge about the potential toxicity of multi-walled carbon nanotubes, one of which is already classified by IARC as “possibly carcinogenic to humans”. The work aimed to evaluate the influence of the diameter and length of nanotubes on health, and therefore to reinforce the prevention of hazards in the event of inhalation by staff that are required to produce or handle them.
13/10/2023

[Research] A proven link between accident rates and companies' economic performance

The aim of occupational risk prevention is to prevent work-related accidents and illnesses. An INRS study analysed data from 1.9 million French companies over a 15-year period. The findings are that a higher frequency of workplace accidents is associated with a drop in the company's economic performance. Explanations of Bertrand Delecroix, co-author of this study.
11/07/2023

5th research conference of the PEROSH network

The PEROSH European network, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, held its 5th research conference in Stockholm from 6 to 8 September. Chaired since January 2023 by Louis Laurent, Director of Studies and Research at INRS, the network now has more than 2,000 experts and researchers from the 14 member institutes, who contribute to occupational health and safety research in Europe and around the world.
17/01/2022

Napo in… Robots at work

In his new adventures, Napo, the prevention mascot, addresses occupational risks related to robotics technologies.
09/11/2021

INRS Conference Rapid changes in processes: which occupational risks for which prevention?

Seventh in a series of conferences organised by the French national research and safety institute (INRS), this conference will focus on the profound changes in industrial processes over the last twenty years. It will take place from June 28 to 30, 2022 in Nancy (France).
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).

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11/09/2024

[Press release] Foresight for occupational safety and health
24/11/2023

[Research] Improving knowledge about the health effects of carbon nanotubes
13/10/2023

[Research] A proven link between accident rates and companies' economic performance
11/07/2023

5th research conference of the PEROSH network
17/01/2022

Napo in… Robots at work

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