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Finnish Institute of Occupational Health - FIOHFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, also known as FIOH, is a research and specialist organization in the field of occupational health and safety. Finnish Institute of Occupational Health is a cross scientific research institute, that promotes work safety, occupational health and well-being at work. The institute functions at the administrative sector of The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. There are regional offices in six different towns around the country; Helsinki, Kuopio, Lappeenranta, Oulu, Tampere and Turku. The main office and the administration is also in Helsinki. There are approximately 600 permanent employees and approximately 200 project workers employed by the institute. The institute was established in 1945. FIOH carries out research, disseminates information, provides expert services, and trains occupational health and safety specialists. The goal of the Institute's activities is healthy workers, a sound work community, and a safe and productive work environment.
Goals of the institute:
Together with our partners and clients, we seek out the most effective solutions for promoting occupational health and safety. Our strategic goals are: The management of occupational health hazards at work as part of management practices and corporate risk management Innovative, regenerative and healthy work communities Each citizen equipped to ensure his or her occupational safety and well-being Providing authorities with information for promoting occupational safety and health Smoothly flowing work processes, safe and easy to use working methods and tools Solutions for increasing participation in work life Controlling new occupational hazards, exploiting new opportunities.
The Institute's goal is to promote the work ability, functional capacity and overall health of the working population in Finland, and to enhance their quality of life.
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