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Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail

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The Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST) (Occupational Health and Safety Research Institute) is a private, non-profit organization known for its scientific research on the prevention of industrial accidents and occupational diseases as well as the rehabilitation of affected workers. It was established in Quebec in 1980.

Its board of directors is composed of an equal number of trade union and employers' representatives, making it a joint body. The Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CSST) provides most of the Institute's funding from the contributions it collects from employers.

IRSST carries out scientific activities in seven research fields: accidents, chemical substances and biological agents, musculoskeletal disorders, noise and vibration, protective equipment, occupational rehabilitation, safety of industrial tools, machines and processes.

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