CIOP - PIB

CIOP-PIB is a state research and development institute supervised by the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy. The mission of the Institute is to carry out work that leads to new technical and organisational solutions for creating working conditions that comply with the principles of occupational safety and ergonomics. The Institute also establishes the scientific basis for directing the state's socio-economic policy in this area.

The Institute carries out its mission by:

• conducting scientific research, mainly in the identification, assessment and reduction of occupational hazards,
• defining basic criteria and requirements for occupational safety, ergonomics and working environment engineering, in line with the requirements adopted in the European Union Member States,
• testing and certifying machinery as well as personal and collective protective equipment within the national testing and certification system,
• testing working conditions in accredited testing laboratories,
• developing and training scientific staff as well as representatives of employers and employees in occupational safety and health, and promoting the principles of safe work,
• providing consultancy to companies in the Institute's areas of activity.

In addition, CIOP-PIB carries out publishing, promotional, information and dissemination activities in the field of occupational safety and ergonomics.