Basic information

Occupational Safety Research Institute (VÚBP) is a public research institution founded by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Czech Republic. Since 1953 we have been involved in scientific research, verification and application of methods in the area of risk prevention relating to work activities and endangering health of people, environment or wealth, transfer of knowledge into practice and expert education in occupational safety and health (OSH.)

Our main activities are:

• Research and development in OSH, risk prevention and ergonomics
• Testing and certification of personal protective equipment
• Statistical reviews, analyses and prognoses in OSH
• Expert studies and methodical help to public administration body
• Operating information systems, databases and special library
• Education, training, professional competence tests
• Prevention of major industrial accidents
• Consulting and commercial services to customers
• Edification and promotion of OSH
• Editorial and publishing activities