National Institute of Occupational Health (STAMI)

The National Institute of Occupational Health in Norway (STAMI) is a professionally independent research institute under the Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion that works to provide Norwegian working life with the best possible outset for preventing work-related health problems, illness, and injury. STAMI combine research, surveillance, advisory work and education to the benefit of Norwegian working life.

Research is STAMI’s core activity, and our scientific expertise forms the foundation for all our other activities. The institute provides knowledge, advice and support to both the public administration and the Norwegian working life in general. STAMI also has an advisory role to the Norwegian Labour and Petroleum Inspection Authorities.

 STAMIs objectives is to produce, refine and disseminate knowledge about relations between work environment and occupational health, by:

• Creating new knowledge through relevant research projects
• Retrieving knowledge from the international research frontier
• Monitoring trends and identifying new risk factors in Norwegian working life
• Presenting knowledge about risk factors and preventive measures
• Contributing to knowledge-based exercise of authority
• Educating and upskilling occupational health and safety personnel

Research is at the heart of STAMI’s work, underpinning all our initiatives. Our expertise supports public administration and the broader Norwegian workforce. Additionally, we serve as an advisory body to the Norwegian Labour Inspection and Ocean Industry Authorities.