The construction workers’ exposure to crystalline silica Pour voir la vidéo, veuillez activer Javascript et considérez mettre à jour votre navigateur à une version supportant le HTML5. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video. Very widespread, crystalline silica is an important component of materials commonly used in the construction industry, namely sand, concrete and brick. Its prolonged inhalation at high concentrations can cause a lung disease called silicosis. Related Documents View slideshow From the same project Scientific Reports Construction Workers' Exposure to Crystalline Silica - Literature Review and Analysis R-692, R-771 Guides and Tools Base de données relationnelle de mesures d'exposition aux poussières de silice cristalline dans le secteur de la construction UT-004 Scientific Publications La silice cristalline dans la construction, une préoccupation toujours d'actualitéBeaudry C., Dion C., Gérin M., Perrault G., Bégin D.Source : in Au-delà de nos perceptions... une culture de prévention : Congrès de l'Association québécoise pour l'hygiène, la santé et la sécurité du travail / AQHSST (32e : 12-14 mai, 2010 : Lévis, Canada), 2010La silice cristalline dans le secteur de la constructionBeaudry C., Dion C., Gérin M., Perrault G., Bégin D.Source : in Pour des milieux d'aplomb! : Colloque en hygiène du travail (25 mars, 2010 : Montréal, Canada), 2010Statistical modeling of crystalline silica exposure in the construction industry using a database compiled from the literatureSauvé J.-F., Beaudry C., Bégin D., Dion C., Gérin M., Lavoué J.Source : in Conference on Epidemiology in Occupational Health / EPICOH, (22nd : September 6-9, 2011 : Oxford, UK), 2011Modélisation de l'exposition à la silice cristalline dans la constructionSauvé J.-F., Beaudry C., Bégin D., Gérin M., Dion C., Lavoué J.Source : in La prévention un investissement qui rapporte : Congrès de l'AQHSST, (33e : 11-13 mai, 2011 : Trois-Rivières, Canada), 2011 From the same series: Research results presentations (2011) Conditions for the integration of new workers into the mining sector Exploratory study to identify the aspects of the workload having an impact on health and safety The costs of occupational injuries: a literature review Development of a tool for diagnosing the work handicap situation (DWHS) for individuals with a prolonged work absence due to mental health reasons Development of a systematic approach for identifying the determinants of occupational disability related to the work and psychological health of workers in a target sector Protective gloves against mechanical attack: the cut, puncture and tear resistance characteristics of new gloves – production of a selection guide Evaluation of bioaerosol exposure and effects on the respiratory and skin health of workers exposed to metal cutting fluids Evaluation of a participatory intervention for preventing violence between members of the same work organization Preliminary analysis of the effect of contaminants on the cut, puncture and tear resistance of protective gloves Use of some results of chemical analyses and biological monitoring carried out at the IRSST from January 1986 to December 2007 Characterization of dust exposure in the food industry Evaluation of the effects of a postural training program on the neck-shoulder biomechanics of a group of MSD professionals The workload and energy expenditure of physical education instructors Anchoring system for guardrails on flat roofs for roofers Additional Information Collection: Video reports and conferences Category: Conference On screen: Charles Beaudry - Agent de recherche - Université de Montréal Produced by: Philippe Lemay - Filming and Editing Research Project: 0099-7530 Research Field: Chemical and Biological Hazard Prevention Publication no.: CF-043 Language: French Online since: December 01, 2011 Recorded date: October 04, 2011 Format: Video Duration: 10:42