Development of self-diagnosis grids for the metal products manufacturing sector Abstract Since each small business adopts its own unique approach to occupational health and safety (OHS) management, the IRSST is collaborating with the joint sector-based associations of the apparel and metal products manufacturing sectors to develop self-diagnosis grids to support them in this regard. These documents list the main safety risks, target their most important factors, and propose prevention methods, following an approach based on the systematic management of OHS. Given the complexity and diversity of the activities associated with metal products manufacturing, producing a single grid for the entire industry was unrealistic. With the help of experts in the field, the researcher will produce a total of 14 grids for as many separate activities. For the apparel sector, a single grid has been developed, structured according to the stages of production. Businesses could use these prevention tools for several purposes, including auditing, correcting dangerous situations, and training. The method of implementing these grids as well as their impact will later be evaluated. Produced Under this Project Scientific Reports Occupational health and safety self-diagnosis grid - User's guide R1-226Occupational health and safety self-diagnosis grid - Handling using non-motorized rolling equipment R2-226Occupational health and safety self-diagnosis grid - Rigging and hoisting equipment R3-226Occupational health and safety self-diagnosis grid - Forklifts R5-226Occupational health and safety self-diagnosis grid - Shears R7-226Occupational health and safety self-diagnosis grid - Punch presses (Collaboratively produced) (Updated) R6-226Occupational health and safety self-diagnosis grid - Folding presses (Collaboratively produced) (Updated) R4-226 Scientific Publications Le développement de grilles d'autodiagnostic en santé et sécurité du travail pour les petites entreprises. Une approche pragmatique et concertéeChampoux D., Brun J.-P.Source : in Innovation et prévention : Actes du XVIe Congrès mondial sur la sécurité et la santé au travail (16e : 26-31 mai 2002 : Vienne, Autriche), 2002, cédéromSafety checklists for small-size enterprises and isolated milieux : collaboration between research and intervention in QuebecChampoux D.Source : in From Research to Practice: Partnering for Occupational Health & Safety Conference (October 30 - November 1, 2003 : St-John's, Newfoundland), 2003 Additional Information Type: Project Number: 0099-1960 Status: Completed Year of completion: 2004 Research Field: OSH and Sustainable Prevention Work Environment Team: Danièle Champoux (IRSST)