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National Institute of Occupational Health

The National Institute of Occupational Health is a research institute contributing to the increased knowledge and practical applications of occupational health based on biomedical and natural sciences.

The Institute's professional staff includes scientists with broad experience in occupational medicine, industrial hygiene, chemistry, toxicology, physiology and psychology.

The Institute is part of the Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion and is an integrated part of the national system for protection of workers.

The Institute collaborates with government agencies, workers and employers organisations.
Even more important is the contact with Norwegian industry and other small and large enterprises and with occupational health services.

Through cooperation in research and service at national and international levels, the Institute contributes to the advancement of knowledgeof health risks in working life.

The Institute has three main goals: to create knowledge about the connection between work, illness and health, to increase knowledge and awareness nationally about occupational health and to monitor occupational health factors, evaluate risks and suggest preventative measures.


National Institute of Occupational Health
Odd Bjørnstad
Postbox 8149 Dep.
0033 Oslo
Norway

Phone: +47 23 19 51 00
Fax: +47 23 19 52 05
E-mail: odd.bjornstad@stami.no
http://www.stami.no