Organization Profile Ø The National Research Development

Organization Profile Ø The National Research & Development Institute on Occupational Safety – INCDPM ”Alexandru Darabont” – Bucharest Contact data: 35 A, Ghencea Blvd. , Sector 6, 061695, Bucharest, Romania Tel : + 40 21 - 313 31 58, Fax: + 40 21 - 315 78 22, E-mail: mcostescu@protectiamuncii. ro Web site: http: //www. inpm. ro Dipl. Eng. Mihai COSTESCU, Ph D Director - General

Coordination Ø Unique R&D National Institute on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) in Romania Ø Under the coordination of the Ministry of Labour, Family and Equality of Chances, and the Ministry of Education, Research and the Youth i. e. the National Authority for Scientific Research (ANCS)

Close Collaboration Relationships with: ü Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development ü Ministry of Health ü Public Health Institute of Bucharest ü The State Labour Inspection and the Territorial Labour Inspectorates ü SMEs ü Environmental public & private bodies ü Employers’ & trade-unions’ organizations

INCDPM is a policy maker on OHS and environmental issues through: ü participation in the elaboration of the national strategies in the area; ü substantiation of the major directions of development, closely correlated with the European strategies and provisions; ü contribution at the ”Equality of Chances” programme run out by the Ministry of Labour, Family and Equality of Chances. INCDPM includes the Romanian CIS-ILO service

Organizational Structure Ø Four R&D Departments: ü Work System Department, ü Environmental and Working Environment Department, ü Machines Department, ü Personal Protective Equipment Department with 11 specialized laboratories. Ø Ø Training and Forming Centre Certification Body for PPEs & Machineries International Relations Department PR, Documentation and Editing Office

Human Resources ü 122 employees, 92 directly involved in R&D ü 57 researchers - 35 women included ü 11 Ph D researchers, 13 Ph D students researchers, 5 MDs , 2 post-doctoral students ü personnel high quality qualification enabling the institute to carry out highly specialized research works and international partnership projects ü the personnel educational profile covers a wide range of specialities such as engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, medicine, psychology, law.

National, European Recognition and International Ø INCDPM was awarded the Certificate RO 4674 issued by IQNet and SRAC, for implementing and maintaining the Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001: 2000

National, European Recognition and International Ø INCDPM Certification Body (Identification No. 1805) has been notified by the European Commission for the implementation of the certification procedures according to Directives: - 89/686/EEC - Personal Protective Equipment - 98/37/EC - Machinery

National, European Recognition and International Ø ICSPM - CS Certification Body accredited by the Romanian accreditation body RENAR (Certificate No. 077 C) according to ISO 45011, for conformity assessment and certification of: - Machinery according to HG-RO No. 119/2004 (transposing Directive 98/37/EC) - Low tension electric equipment according to HG-RO No. 457/2003 (transposing Directive 73/23/EEC) - Other technical equipment, according to Romanian standards (voluntary area) - Personal Protective Equipment, according to HG-RO No. 115/2004 (transposing Directive 89/686/EEC)

Laboratory Accreditation Ø The Personal Protective Equipment Laboratory, the Chemical Risk Laboratory and the Noise & Vibration Laboratory are accredited and in course of accreditation, respectively , for a total number of about 100 types of accredited tests

The Personal Protective Equipment Laboratory n Compression and tensile strength tests n Determination of : - abrasion resistance, - radiation heat resistance, n - blade cut resistance, n - chemical liquid resistance, n - sliding resistance.

The Personal Protective Equipment Laboratory n Determination of electrostatic properties n Determination of materials’ air permeability

Chemical & Biological Risk Laboratory Ø Indoor & outdoor air analysis, Ø Water analysis, ØSoil & analysis, ØBiological analysis. waste agents

Physical Risk Laboratory Ø Measurements for: - Noise and vibrations - Non-ionizing radiations - Ultrasounds - Temperature, humidity, air speed

Electrical Risk Laboratory n Testing of working equipment/electrical installations: 8 types of tests n Electrical measurements for installations and machines: 5 types of measurements n Checking and testing the electro-insulating properties of personal protective equipment (PPEs) : 5 types of tests

Romanian Focal Point of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work Ø Since 2001, INCDPM is hosting the Romanian Focal Point of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work from Bilbao, Spain, thus contributing at the collection and dissemination of OHS data based on the tripartite principle i. e. Government - employers’ organizations - trade unions’ bodies partnership

EU Projects Ø 2002 -2003 Phare Project on the ”Evaluation of Health and Safety at Work in the Candidate Countries and the Implementation of the Frame-Directive on OHS 391/89/EEC” coordinated by Eurogip (France) upon the order of the European Commission Ø 2003 -2006 ”International Network for the Development of Process Safety”, Growth Programme coordinated by Riso National Laboratory (Risoe. Sad) of Denmark

EU Projects Ø 2004 -2006 ”Sustainable Professional Initiation and Formation for Disabled Persons”, Leonardo da Vinci Programme Ø 2004 -2006 ”Setting up and Implementation of An Insurance System Against Work Accidents and Occupational Diseases” within Phare Programme RO 2002/005 -586. 04. 05. 01 TACIS WAOD

EU Projects carried out under the EASHW coordination during 2003 -2006 Ø The most relevant was the Phare Project ”Topic Centre – Good Practices for Candidate Countries” (2003 -2004) where INCDPM was Task Leader for Dangerous Substances i. e. : Partners : 14 institutions from Poland (CIOP-PIB), Bulgaria, Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Baltic countries, etc. , Activities: project management, creating and developing relationships and team building with partners, management of new software tools for information exchange e. g. setting up of databases, collecting information from the MS’ websites and dissemination of information via newly created national sites, a. s. o.

Organization of EU Events Ø INCDPM developed relationships and appropriate ability to manage media and public events Ø INCDPM carried out : - campaigns via media : radio, TV, major newspapers, - organization of conferences, seminars and workshops with the participation of the most important actors in the field.

Relationships with Media ØAmong the most relevant events are as follows: -regarding OHS, one can mention the yearly conferences within the European Week development in Romania on various topics of large interest, -regarding environmental issues, one can mention the campaign of promoting ecological fuel, carried out through conferences, radio spots, leaflets, booklets, etc.

Relationships between the Trade-Unions’ and Employers’ Organizations Permanent meetings in working groups with trade-unions’ and employers’ representatives: Øcontributed at the strengthening of the partnership with the major Romanian tradeunions’ and employers’ organizations, Øenhanced the awareness regarding OHS hazards and pollution prevention.

Relationships with Authorities and Various Size Organizations of Different Economic Branches Ø Its position in between the central&local authorities and the enterprises made INCDPM an important partner for the authorities in substantiating their policies as well as for the enterprises in complying with the harmonized legislation provisions Ø INCDPM carried out risk assessments, implementation of management systems on OHS and environment, elaboration of work instructions for : -big-sized organizations e. g. Coca-Cola, OMV-Petrom, Lafarge, Mittal Steel, Hollcim, Aker Yards a. s. o. , -SMEs of various economic branches.

Forming of Competent Personnel Ø INCDPM is the major former&trainer in Romania on OHS and one of the most active in terms of environmental matters Ø INCDPM carries out: - training courses, - editing of manuals, guides, brochures, legislative literature on OHS, toxicological sheets, bulletins, etc.

Standardization Work Ø The institute is involved in standardization work within various Technical Committees under the coordination of the Romanian Standardization Association ( ASRO): - TC 54: Ergonomy - TC 136: Electrical installations in constructions - TC 223: Technical Equipment Safety - TC 227: PPEs - TC 240: Lighting installations - TC 274: Protection against noise and vibrations

Patented Technical Solutions Ø As a result of the scientific and applicative research work developed, a large number of patented technical solutions both on OHS and environmental issues were carried out Ø A constant international recognition was given to a large number of these technical solutions at international fairs and exhibitions e. g. London, Brussels, Geneva, Moscow, Budapest, etc.

Target Partner Countries Considered Ø Target Partner Countries : - countries of Eastern Europe & Central Asia (EECA), - particularly with Moldavia, due to common history background, identical language and geographical proximity. Ø Turkish OHS Institute recently became a partner of INCDPM and it may start being a partner in our common projects, too.

Why INCDPM ? The solid expertise proven by the INCDPM’s specialists in the above given areas alongside with the tradition acquired during more than 50 years of activity recommend our institute as a valuable partner for international projects covering a wide range of activities.