Web Directory

» Belgium - Institut pour la prévention, la protection et le bien-être au travail (Institute for Prevention, Protection and Welfare at Work)
   Non-governmental, non-profit institution engaged in the dissemination of safety and health information, the promotion of safety and health in workplaces, and the provision of advice in the field to enterprises and workers. Bilingual site (Dutch and French
   http://www.prevent.be/net/net01.nsf/

» Czech Republic - Center of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases
   National institute devoted to research, consultation, information, and training activities in the field of occupational health. Bilingual site (Czech and English).
   http://www.szu.cz/

» Denmark - National Research Centre for the Working Environment [NRCWE]
   Advisory and research organization devoted to the furthering of healthy workplaces. Bilingual site (Danish and English).
   http://www.arbejdsmiljoforskning.dk/

» European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
   Working with governments, employers and workers representatives to collect and publish scientific research. Features strategy documents, regulations, campaign details, and statistics. Based in Bilbao, Spain.
   http://osha.europa.eu/

» Finland - Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH)
   This government institute is engaged in research and advisory services, training and the dissemination of information. Trilingual site (Finnish, Swedish, and English).
   http://www.occuphealth.fi/e/

» France - National Research and Safety Institute (Institut National de Recherche et de Sécurité, INRS)
   National agency engaged in research, education and woorkplace assistance in the field of occupational safety and health. Bilingual site (French and English).
   http://www.inrs.fr

» Germany - Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (FIOSH) (Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin (BAuA))
   Federal agency charged with research, the finding of practical solutions, and information in the field of occupational safety and health, as well as with workplace health promotion in Germany. Bilingual site (German and English).
   http://www.baua.de/

» Germany - German Federation of Institutions for Statutory Accident Insurance and Prevention (Hauptverband der gewerblichen Berufsgenossenschaften, HVGB))
   Federation of 35 sector-based institutions charged with workers' compensation and associated preventive activities in the workplace in Germany. Bilingual site (German and English).
   http://www.hvbg.de/e/pages/index.html

» Greece - Hellenic Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (Ellêniko Institouto Ygieinês kai Asfaleias tês Ergasias (EL.IN.Y.A.E.))
   Greek national institute for research into occupational safety and health matters. Bilingual site (Greek and English).
   http://www.elinyae.gr

» Italy - National Institute of Occupational Safety and Prevention (Istituto Superiore per la Prevenzione e la Sicurezza del Lavoro, ISPSL)
   Public institution devoted to research, information, training and advice on legislation in the area of occupational safety and health. Bilingual site (Italian and English).
   http://www.ispesl.it/

» Latvia - Institute of Occupational and Environmental Health (IOEH)
   The main purpose of this government institute is the generation and dissemination of information on the interaction of working and general environment and human health as well as provision of training in the field of occupational and environmental health.
   http://home.parks.lv/ioeh/

» Malta - Occupational Health and Safety Authority
   Contains notifications, publications, courses and contact details.
   http://www.ohsa.org.mt/

» Netherlands - TNO Work and Employment
   This quasi-governmental institute offers research, consultancy, training and information services in labor-related fields, including occupational safety and health. Bilingual site (Dutch and English).
   http://www.arbeid.tno.nl/homepage.html

» Norway - Arbeidstilsynet / Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority
   National occupational safety and health agency. Bilingual site (Norwegian and English).
   http://www.arbeidstilsynet.no/

» Norway - Statens arbeidsmiljøinstitutt [STAMI] (National Institute of Occupational Health)
   Research institute contributing to increased knowledge on and practical applications of occupational health based on the biomedical and natural sciences. Bilingual site (Norwegian and English).
   http://www.stami.no/

» Poland - Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute (Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy - PaÅ„stwowy Instytut Badawczy [CIOP - PIB])
   The Institute is a leading scientific and research institution in Poland dealing with occupational safety and health and labor condition issues. Its principal activities include research, certification, training, information collection and dissemination,
   http://www.ciop.pl/

» Poland - Instytut Medycyny Pracy (Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine)
   Institute of research into occupational medicine and public health, located in Lodz. Bilingual site (Polish and English).
   http://www.imp.lodz.pl/

» Russia - Centre for Industrial Labour Safety and Social Partnership and Occupational Training
   Government institution based in St Petersburg. Its tasks include: occupational safety training; provision of advice for the development of regulation of social and labour relations; provision of information for employers on safety and health matters; poli
   http://www.safework.ru/Institute/

» United Kingdom - Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
   British agency responsible for ensuring that risks to people's health and safety from work activities are properly controlled.
   http://www.hse.gov.uk/